A packaging company has expanded into a new headquarters as it plans to nearly double in size over the next year.
Purple Planet Packaging, which sells ‘green' packaging and containers for the food and drink industry, has moved into a 14,000 sq ft unit on the Seven Stars Industrial Estate, Coventry.
The business is led by husband and wife team Mark and Joanna Farr and sells items such as cups, food trays, cutlery to takeaway boxes.
The move was supported by £25,000 of new funding from the Business Support Programme and an £11,000 grant from the Business Energy Advice Service.
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Both schemes are funded via Coventry City Council and Business Growth West Midlands º£½ÇÊÓƵ Shared Prosperity Fund.
Mr Farr said: "This new unit gives us the space and capability to grow - not just in size but in ambition.
"Our business saw rapid growth during the Covid period and, while things have naturally levelled off since, we've used that momentum as a springboard to invest in the future.
"This move is a key part of our strategy to maintain growth through innovation - expanding into new markets, starting to import products directly and growing our team.
"We're currently a team of six, with plans to grow to over ten by this time next year.
"We've also strengthened our relationships with º£½ÇÊÓƵ manufacturers and leading board producers which puts us in a strong position to innovate and bring new, compliant products to market in line with the latest º£½ÇÊÓƵ packaging legislation."
Purple Planet Packaging was named overall company of the year at the and also included in our annual Ones to Watch list of eye-catching companies.
Corin Crane, chief executive of Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, added: "Purple Planet Packaging is a brilliant example of a company that wants to invest, grow and make a positive contribution to both the environment and the region's economy.
"We wish Mark, Joanna and the team every success in their new facility and we'll be here to support them in whatever way we can to help turn their ambitions into reality."
