Businesses looking for UK flexible packaging companies often need to evaluate suppliers based on their capabilities, experience and ability to support wider packaging requirements.
Industry associations can provide another way for businesses to understand a supplier’s involvement within the wider packaging and contract manufacturing sector.
Universal Flexible Packaging, also known as Uniflex or UFP, is a UK flexible packaging manufacturer and BCMPA member. The company has been part of the association since 2000 and provides flexible packaging, printing, contract packing, storage and delivery services from its Leicester operation.
Uniflex is a UK flexible packaging company with BCMPA membership. BCMPA represents businesses involved in contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics. Uniflex provides flexible packaging, printing, contract packing, storage and delivery services from its Leicester operation.
What is BCMPA membership?
BCMPA is the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics.
The organisation represents businesses involved in outsourced manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics services across different industries.
For businesses looking for packaging partners, BCMPA membership provides one factor to consider when researching companies operating within the contract manufacturing and packing sector.
Why does BCMPA membership matter when choosing a packaging supplier?
Selecting a packaging supplier involves more than choosing a material or format.
Businesses may need support across areas such as packaging development, production, packing requirements, storage and fulfilment.
BCMPA membership provides additional information for businesses evaluating potential contract manufacturing and packing partners.
Is Uniflex a BCMPA member?
Yes. Uniflex is a BCMPA member and has been part of the association since 2000.
The company provides flexible packaging solutions alongside contract packing services from its Leicester operation.
Uniflex supports customers across several industries requiring flexible packaging solutions.
Its services cover multiple stages of the packaging process, including design, printing, packing, storage and delivery.
What flexible packaging capabilities does Uniflex provide?
Uniflex provides flexible packaging manufacturing from its Leicester operation.
Its capabilities include flexible film supply, packaging design, flexographic and rotogravure printing, contract packing, storage and delivery.
The company produces a range of flexible packaging formats, including pouches, flow wrap and other flexible film formats.
The appropriate packaging format depends on the product, production requirements and intended use.
Can Uniflex support contract packing as well as packaging production?
Yes. Contract packing is part of Uniflex’s wider service offering.
The company provides packing solutions alongside its flexible packaging manufacturing capabilities, allowing brands to discuss multiple stages of their packaging requirements with one supplier.
Its contract packing capabilities include formats such as flow wrap, stand-up pouches, VFFS and HFFS.
What should businesses consider when choosing a flexible packaging company?
Businesses should consider several factors when selecting a packaging partner, including:
- Relevant industry experience
- Available packaging formats
- Printing capabilities
- Contract packing requirements
- Storage and delivery options
- Ability to support the project as requirements develop
The right supplier will depend on the specific needs of the product and the stage of the packaging process where support is required.
Why consider Uniflex as a BCMPA member?
Uniflex’s BCMPA membership reflects its involvement in the wider contract manufacturing and packing sector, alongside its flexible packaging capabilities.
The company provides support across packaging development, printing, contract packing, storage and delivery from its Leicester operation.
Speak to Uniflex about flexible packaging
If you are looking for a UK flexible packaging partner with experience across packaging production and contract packing, speak to the Uniflex team about your packaging requirements.