Flexible packaging specialist, KM Packaging Services Ltd, is celebrating 15 years since the development of its revolutionary lidding film technology for smooth wall aluminium trays, which is now one of the most popular packaging solutions used by the food manufacturing industry.
Fuelled by the growth in the convenience food market and increase in the uptake of foil trays, KM Packaging’s film technology has demonstrated its superior seal performance and made it the perfect lidding solution for today’s smooth wall aluminium foil containers.
Not only has KM Packaging been able to deliver in terms of product quality and establish itself as the market leader in lidding film technology for foil trays but the company has also developed a wide range of lidding solutions for other tray materials including APET, CPET, Paperboard, PP, PVC, and PS.
KM Packaging has combined its food processing knowledge and technical raw material expertise to develop a sophisticated blend of chemical polymers, which has resulted in a range films that are able to not only provide better, more reliable sealing but also help extend shelf-life and improve overall product appearance.
With the food sector continuing to diversify, the role of lidding films is also evolving. Although their primary role will always be to deliver ultimate product safety, the industry now expects them to have optimum functionality, improved consumer usability and superior clarity.
Working in close collaboration with a network of raw material providers and film manufacturing experts, KM Packaging’s technical and graphics teams are dedicated to researching the latest industry trends, which ensures that its carefully designed films are able to meet the latest requirements and withstand different processing environments.
The company’s forward thinking approach to business and its commitment to delivering exceptional customer service has earned itself a global reputation as a leading provider of reliable lidding solutions and enabled KM Packaging to benefit from an impressive year on year growth. 
As part of the company’s strategy for next year it will be looking to further develop its anti-fog, ovenable and perforated lidding options for extended shelf-life and in response to market demand the company will also be exploring the opportunities of down gauging particular lidding solutions.
Alongside this, KM Packaging will also be expanding its Superguard range of products. This collection of products offers exceptional toughness and impact resistance, enabling customers to avoid the requirement of outer sleeves or boxes. In addition these Superguard films have the option to be supplied with high gas barrier, and retort processing capabilities, thereby offering its customers the ability to extend shelf life.
With such extensive plans for the future, KM Packaging continues to strengthen its workforce, with the recent appointment of a technical manager who will oversee product development and ensure that the company continues to deliver the high level of tech back-up and customer service that is expected.
KM Packaging’s research and development department holds an impressive selection of films, trays and other forms of packaging materials, all available for product testing during dedicated trials. Fully equipped with sealing, cooking, chilling and freezing facilities, this testing area enables a range of trials to be undertaken to ensure the lidding film and tray or container format are compatible and also satisfy the manufacturer’s budgetary and aesthetic requirements.
KM Packaging is a provider of an extensive range of flexible packaging solutions. The company first made its mark with the development of a revolutionary film technology for sealing foil trays and has since continued to invest in emerging new lidding and flexible packaging solutions.
Based in the UK, KM Packaging operates worldwide with customers as far reaching as the US, Canada, Australia and across mainland Europe. The company’s year on year success is largely attributed to its forward thinking product innovation and exceptional customer service. KM Packaging is committed to ensuring that its customers have the same purchasing experience as if they were using a local supplier no matter where they are in the world.
The company offers a wide range of specialist films for the chilled and convenience food market and aligned to that has a diverse selection of flexible packaging materials for the confectionery sector including aluminium foil wraps, cold-seal, laminates, twist wraps, pouches and bags.
With an in-depth understanding of the food manufacturing processes, industry issues, legislation and consumer demands, KM Packaging is renowned for its technical expertise and broad product knowledge.
Its impressive market experience enables it to carry out research on the best flexible packaging for its customers as well as help to develop bespoke solutions.
For more information:
Visit: www.kmpack.co.uk
