Protega Global, a leading sustainable packaging supplier has invested in a new distribution centre in Numbrecht, Germany to add vital capacity to its European supply chain. Following Interpack in Dusseldorf in May 2023, Protega set sights on expanding into the northern European market by investing in a distribution centre – a major step for the company.
The distribution centre expands the network that Protega is able to cover, and dramatically shortens lead times for its many European partners and customers. The Andover based company has seen growth in its core products – sustainable paper-based packaging - enabling further investment in the Hexcel product range.
A huge success story for Protega has been the innovative Hexcel wrap, which is a recyclable paper protective packaging, and an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bubble-wrap. The Hexcel range also includes void-fill and paper cushioning, all of which is made in the UK. This dynamic product offers fantastic protection for numerous products, from cosmetics to crockery, from gin to jewellery. By simply replacing plastic packaging with FSC sourced paper and card, companies can greatly reduce their carbon emissions.
In a further move towards reducing carbon emissions for the company, establishing a base in mainland Europe ensures the packaging has fewer air / land / sea miles to travel to reach the end destination. In turn, this reduces the impact on the environment. Richard Steedman, Director, commented: “This is a great move for Protega to continue expansion into Europe in order to serve our established customer base throughout Germany and the Netherlands. We hope to add more distribution centres in the future, to further expand access for our European customers.”