UK-based Pulpex has announced £62 million (US $78.5 million) in funding from the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and the Scottish Investment Bank for the construction of a manufacturing factory near Glasgow, Scotland. Pulpex develops fiber-based bottles free from plastic and manufactured from eco-friendly sourced wood pulp suitable for beverages, sauces, and personal care products. Scott Winston, CEO of Pulpex, speaks to Packaging Insights about the investment and its impact on fiber-based packaging manufacturing in the UK.
