"Many of our customers and suppliers will know that Filtrona was the company name prior to rebranding to
With its rebrand well underway, the business enters 2023 with exciting plans for the future.
Pye added; "Both the tobacco and packaging industries are focused on driving innovation in response to ever-changing consumer preferences. Our customers therefore need global partners that are investing in the future of their business.
"At Filtrona, we now have a truly global presence with facilities in all major markets worldwide supported by a 2,000-strong team of talented employees working across our 11 manufacturing locations, 3 innovation centres, an accredited laboratory and a centre of excellence focused on sustainability. Our mission is to be a responsible, customer-focused innovation leader creating excellence in sustainable solutions for today and tomorrow. We look forward to delivering on this commitment."
A representative of the new shareholder said of the acquisition and rebrand, "We are delighted to welcome Filtrona into our diverse portfolio. The business has a rich heritage in providing innovative solutions to a well-established customer base with a global footprint, high quality people and exciting prospects. We continue to support our partners through the next phase of growth relying on our combined expertise in identifying and unlocking value creation opportunities."
For more information on Filtrona, please visit www.filtrona.com
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About Filtrona
Filtrona is the only global, independent market leader in the design, testing and manufacturing of specialist filter solutions, tear tapes and related scientific services. With a head office in
Our purpose is to support partners to transform and benefit from business growth; we succeed when they succeed. Our mission is to be a responsible, customer-focused innovation leader creating excellence in sustainable solutions for today and tomorrow.
Our history
Our filter business has a rich heritage as an innovation leader. Following the development of the first patented filter in 1924 by Boris Aviaz, commercial scale manufacture of filters was started by Bunzl in the late 1920s and the first dedicated facility was established in Jarrow,
For more information, please visit www.filtrona.com
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