Api Foils Laminates

Api laminates uk has been acquired by jpf api laminates uk ltd.

Api foils laminates.

Api foils in livingston closed its gates on friday with the loss of 107 jobs. With roots in the british paper industry the company s reputation is founded on a trading history going back over a century. A west lothian factory which makes foils and laminates has closed leading to the loss of more than 100 jobs. The closure of the factory is part of a wider administration of the api group which includes api foils and api laminates with ey expected to be appointed as administrators which could lead to.

Api group has gone into administration as its us parent company closed all of the foil and laminate manufacturer s uk sites. With over 90 years experience supplying to premium sectors such as fine spirits tobacco confectionery and beauty we are committed to the highest standards of quality and technical excellence innovation and supply. The us laminates business is actively engaged in a sale process during which time the. Api is a long established manufacturer of specialty foils and packaging materials serving industrial markets in europe north american and australasia from production operations in the uk and us.

The company s bankruptcy filing affects its laminates and foils business in the us and uk. Api group ran three bases in the uk the company ran three operations in the uk headquarters in stockport a second site in sheffield and a third in livingston near edinburgh which was closed on friday 31 january. Api describes itself as the global market leader in the manufacture and distribution of decorative foils laminates used in the graphics packaging industries it is a subsidiary of the steel partners conglomerate. Jpf api is europe s longest established and largest producer of paper and board laminates for the packaging of consumer goods.

Api is a manufacturer and distributor of foils laminates and holographic materials for packaging across premium drinks confectionery tobacco perfumery personal care cosmetics and healthcare industries.