Specialists in food industry packaging
Formed in 1986, Amberdale has established itself as one of the UK’s premiere bespoke flexible packaging manufacturers specialising in the food industry. With headquarters in Southampton, the state-of-the-art plant produces circa 5,000 tonnes of finished product per annum.
Amberdale proudly holds BRCGS packaging materials certification from the Global Standard. With a proven track record of almost 50 years, we pride ourselves on thoroughly understanding our customers’ end use requirements, enabling the Group to offer a fully bespoke solution to deliver quality products, outstanding customer service and impeccable supply chain reliability throughout the UK and Europe.
We use the highest quality grades of polymers to produce all our products whether they be virgin or recyclate blends.
Our Services
Built on a foundation of quality
Polythene Extrusion
Our modern extrusion facility can produce circa 20,000 tons of polythene film per year using our modern extrusion and blending equipment. Our technicians are constantly developing new film blends to meet ever changing requirements for our bespoke service. Strict process controls ensure consistency of product.
Consultation
Our experts and advisors are here to guide you through the process from start to finish, addressing any queries or concerns you may have and provide solutions which will cater to your specific needs.
Recycling
Our polythene is 100% recyclable and our recycling centre allows us to operate a closed loop manufacturing process to create a unique Polyclear Group recycled blend free from contaminants.
Stock Holding
As a valued supplier of polythene packaging, our warehouse can stock your products and deliver as and when required with no disturbance to you or your customers’ processes, thus streamlining and making more efficient our production and delivery schedules.
Conversion
We convert circa 5,000 tons of film per year into a range of bespoke polythene products such as bags, sheets and covers in a wide range of dimensions colours and properties.
From warning notices to larger branding, our highly trained technical operators will ‘stamp’ your mark onto your chosen polythene products using a myriad of colours.
PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
Our products are available as Prime, Recycled (R) or Hybrid (H) blends.Prime
Prime products are required for various applications including direct food contact where a recycled material is not acceptable by current regulations, or when the specifications for performance critical polythene packaging need to be met without compromise.
Recycled (R)
Blends containing our own unique recyclate and carefully selected post consumer / production recyclate to minimise limitations associated with recycled polythene such as strength and clarity. Ideal for noncritical applications, but not for direct food contact.
Hybrid (H)
Hybrid polymer compound technology.
PA-23 HIGH STRENGTH / THINNER FILM
PA-23, PA-23-H
Our specially developed in house high strength blend. The formulation produces thinner films while maintaining a strength which would not be otherwise possible.
Less polythene packaging is required for any particular application, environmentally less energy is required to produce and reprocess it and longer term cost savings are achieved.
SHRINK
SHRINK, SHRINK-R, SHRINK-H
The ideal solution for securing goods whether applying heat to the polythene manually or through automated processes.
HIGH CLARITY LD
LD, LD-R, LD-H
Improved optics make this blend the solution for packaging requiring visibility of product.
Hybrid polymer compound technology
Recyclates contain mixtures of materials from various sources which may result in inconsistent properties. Certain applications must be virgin only blends, but if the packaging required allows for a recycled content then Hybrid is the best of both worlds.
We use specially formulated hybrid polyethylene compounds containing select recyclates and virgin resins developed by Ineos Olefins & Polymers, offering improved and more consistent properties versus ordinary recyclates blended at the extrusion stage.
Through our close working relationship with Ineos we have developed hybrid blends incorporating the hybrid polymer compound technology into our core packaging solutions.
Our Products
We provide a wide array of quality manufactured packaging solutionsFlat Bags
Gusseted Bags
Pallet Covers, Hoods and Base Sheets
Shrink Film
Polythene Film, Tubing and Sheeting
Dolav Liners
Tray Liners
Carton Liners
Ingredient Bags
Tote Covers
Kapcold Bags
Disposable PPE aprons
Waste Sacks
We are kind to the environment
Polyclear Group is proud to offer recycled alternatives for non food contact applications and all our products are 100% recyclable.
Discussions around the environment should raise a multitude of concerns for the planet’s citizens. Reducing the consumption of and seeking alternative manufacturing methods and product forms of fossil fuel derived packaging applications is just one of these.
Since we are a flexible packaging specialist we are able to offer such an alternative. The current guidelines stipulate a minimum post consumer waste content of 30% from April 2022.
Our continuous improvement strategy ensures we are investing in new technologies to maximise plant efficiency with emphasis on reducing energy consumption and therefore our carbon footprint.