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Packaging firm prepares for Brexit with increased stockholding of consumable items

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Sealpac UK has increased stockholding of the most commonly used consumable items by over 45%.

Posted on Apr 01 ,09:07

Sealpac UK, the British subsidiary of Sealpac International, it's taking steps to prepare for disruptive effects that are expected after Brexit.
The company has built a reserve of consumable items to serve its clients in the British market in case o trade disruption generated by Brexit. "Due to the level of uncertainty, we've put plans in place to help ensure our customers continue to receive the best possible service and support. Sealpac UK has increased stockholding in the UK of the most commonly used consumable items by over 45%.
However, with the greatest will in the world and all due care and consideration, we will not be able to stock every part that is required by all customers. Therefore we urge all users of manufactured parts (including knives, heating elements, sealing plates and other individual and machined parts) to order these backup items as soon as possible as lead times for these items may well increase over the coming weeks.
As you will appreciate, none of us knows for sure what the implications will be for our businesses, however, it would be remiss of us not to take suitable actions in order to mitigate the possible effects....", announce the company in a press release.
A no-deal Brexit is to hit not only food producers in the UK but also the packaging industry in the country, particularly plastics, which are included in Top 10 British imports and exports.
According to the British Plastics Federation, 69% of all British trade in plastics is completed within the EU. It estimates that failure to secure a trade deal with the EU would see a dramatic £540 million ($694 million) increase to the cost of imports and a £340 million ($437 million) increase to the cost of exports.

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