Packaging manufacturer PFF Group, based in Keighley, has been acquired by Coppice Alupack Ltd after entering administration. The deal preserves 239 jobs across PFF’s sites in West Yorkshire and Stockton-on-Tees.
PFF, with turnover of around £40m, specialises in sustainable rigid plastic packaging for the food sector. Rising input costs and reduced consumer demand weakened its working capital position, prompting administrators to oversee an accelerated sale process.
The transaction transfers staff and assets to Coppice, which supplies packaging to food manufacturing, processing, baking, catering and non-food markets. The addition of PFF strengthens Coppice’s innovation capacity and broadens its product range.
The move reflects ongoing consolidation in the UK packaging sector, which has faced sustained pressure from high costs and softer demand. For Coppice, the acquisition enhances its ability to offer customers flexible, sustainable solutions while extending its reach in food and healthcare packaging.
The deal is viewed as a significant step in ensuring business continuity, protecting jobs, and positioning the enlarged group for further growth in a challenging market.