Cliffe Packaging acquires big bag rival

Cliffe Packaging believes the acquisition will enhances its portfolio of products which includes single trip disposable and multi-trip re-useable polypropylene FIBCs (flexible intermediate bulk containers, often known as big bags – pictured), stretch film, sacks and pallet covers, all of which are part of the bulk packaging solutions used by the world's food, pharmaceutical, and bulk chemical industries. Announcing this acquisition, Cliffe Packaging Managing Director, David Dawber, said: "Over the past twelve years, we have built a business with an enviable reputation for the provision of first class products, accompanied by an extremely high level of customer service. Structure-flex has a similar reputation, and we believe the acquisition of its polypropylene FIBC product range provides our business with a springboard for significant global expansion". Ian Doughty, of Structure-flex, explained that the sale was a strategic move by the company, saying: "The sale of our no longer core polypropylene FIBC business will enable us to focus on further growth in other divisions of our business where we specialise in products manufactured from heavy duty re-enforced pvc coated fabrics. We will now be concentrating on the design and supply of re-useable bulk containers for demanding applications and an increasingly diverse range of customer led specialist products. We will also continue to supply commercial vehicle curtains, vehicle graphics, as well as outdoor and indoor signage and point-of-sale materials."