Production at Roberts Mart, Leeds
The UKs leading independent flexible packaging manufacturer Roberts Mart, has announced further investment in its Leeds based facility.
Following significant investment last year, in both machinery and site facilities, Roberts Mart has committed a further £3.2million to the purchase of new machinery.
The sixth generation, family owned and managed company has invested heavily in high-tech machinery that includes a new laminator from Nordmeccanica, a Joker® bag machine due to be installed in June and later in the year a stand-up pouch conversion machine will arrive from Karlville in Switzerland.
In addition, a three-layer Optimex film extruder from Windmöller & Hölscher is also on order which will be installed at Roberts Mart in February 2026. The line creates consistent, high-quality film, offering increased output rates and enhanced flexibility. It can be used with all types of polyethylene, including recycled materials.
Investment in the new machines will support Roberts Mart’s continued growth in the markets they supply, particularly the food and drink sectors.
“Staying ahead of the competition and investing in the future is a fundamental part of our business strategy,” states Ben Roberts, Marketing Director. “These significant investments demonstrate the firm’s commitment to developing and offering customers a wide range of innovative packaging solutions that fit budget and sustainability goals.”
The firm has also purchased various pieces of ancillary equipment including an automatic labeller for applying RFID labels on bags and a continuous sealer for adding heat seals to film on the reel applications.
Founded in 1852 Roberts Mart is still a family run business and today employs over 245 staff, supplying packaging solutions for brands across the UK and Europe, predominantly in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. Turnover is expected to reach over £53m by the end of 2025.