Sheep Print brand becomes property of Packaging Mode Ltd.

A well-known, UK-based niche, In-Mould Labelled (IML) pots supplier Sheep Print is launching a new legal name and brand, Packaging Mode Ltd, at PPMA Total Show 2016.

The Packaging Mode brand will support the company in taking the business to the next levels of sales development and customer success.

Milda Law, Packaging Mode’s Head of UK Operations, said: “Packaging Mode’s team is eager and proud to present our new brand at Packaging’s premier exhibition. We believe that Packaging Mode will attract customers who want to ensure colour consistency of their own brand, batch after batch, coupled with attentive, personable service and of course exceptional quality IML printed pots.”

Packaging Mode specialises in food-friendly, tamper-evident, In-Mould Labelled (IML) printed pots in sizes from 120ml up to 1180ml. All pots are suitable for hot–filling, while their microwave and freezer-safe features appeal to consumers.

Operations spread across the UK and Lithuania ensure the cost-effectiveness, efficiency and accessibility of all Packaging Mode’s products and services.

With strong support and fulfilment services in the UK and more than 100 employees at the 24/7 operation at the Lithuanian BRC Grade A certificated polypropylene food packaging plant, Packaging Mode ensures that each of their IML printed pot projects run smoothly.

Since 2011, the company has grown rapidly in the UK food industry. As a result, letter ‘M’ embellished on the bottom of each of Packaging Mode’s tamper-evident plastic pots can be found everywhere: from local delis to Tesco’s, from Whole Foods Market to Selfridges. It is now seen on company logo too.

Packaging Mode’s new logo starts with a single point, a dot at the top the ‘crown’ – just as IML pot production starts with a single polypropylene polymer bead then the production process moves to various stages, just as the logo moves to different modes, each represented by a different colour for project initiation, development, fulfilment and delivery until the next cycle begins.

The logo’s blue, grey and soft red palette is trustworthy, stable and inviting attention; in-line with Packaging Mode’s strengths of achieving label colour consistency, on-time deliveries and commitment to earning ‘customers for life’. The new typeface’s modern, clean look and the logo’s elegantly curved shape symbolises the well-balanced proportion of Packaging Mode’s strength and approachability.

Packaging Mode’s new tagline is, ‘Outstanding Printed Pots’. This offers a promise that a customer, regardless of size, will always receive an exceptional quality of service and will be proud of their packaging.

Even though the company’s brand name is changing, its key values remain the same: to serve ever-growing UK food businesses by combining flexibility of service, smart solutions and honest pricing structures.

The company’s initial introductory offer of short, 10,000 units IML printed pot trial runs quickly gained Packaging Mode a loyal customer base varying from large UK-based multiples, wishing to test their new product ranges, to niche food producers, such as Cornish Sea Salt and Oomf - protein porridge manufacturer - to name but a few.

To celebrate the launch of the new Packaging Mode brand, the company will extend their offer of 10, 000 units IML printed pot trial runs during PPMA 2016.