Coveris expands manufacturing capacity at two facilities in Poland

Coveris has invested €1.8 million (US$2.1 million) in machinery and technological capacity at its two manufacturing plants in Poland to improve production speed and functionality across its flexible packaging portfolio for food, pet food, and personal care. 

The flexible packaging manufacturer has installed a Soma Proxima high-speed printing press to facilitate mainstream wide web applications to run at a speed of up to 400 meters per minute.

The printing press can increase the annual printing capacity by 30%, while delivering faster turnaround times, consistent “high-quality” printing, and greater operational efficiency for high-volume packaging formats. 

Coveris has also invested in a Lemo machine for wicketted bags, 230–380 mm in size. The line can process low- and high-density PE and cast PP at a speed of up to 550 bags per minute. 

The Lemo-produced bags are suitable for bakery, produce, and personal care products. The added production capacity is said to improve lead time and scale manufacturing capacity during peak times. 

Lastly, Coveris has installed a laser scoring machine for flexible formats such as stand-up pouches and flat-bottom bags. The technology allows for “precise and clean” opening features that can improve the consumer experience, according to the manufacturer. 

The functionality added through scoring is said to enhance on-shelf differentiation and user experience for food and pet food brands. 

Improved flexibility and speed

Covers says the investments reinforce Poland as a strategic growth hub in Central and Eastern Europe. The improved facilities combine advanced production technologies with scalable capacity to support customers, the company adds.

“Strategic investment in technology is key to how we grow and support our customers,” says Christian Kolarik, CEO of Coveris.

“By strengthening our operations in Poland, we are expanding capacity, increasing flexibility, and delivering the speed and quality our customers need to compete in fast-moving markets.”

Earlier this year, Coveris sold its Business Unit Paper to a US investment firm to focus on its production capacity in the EMEA region.

Recently, the flexible packaging expert updated honey jar and bottle labeling with radio frequency technology to prevent tampering, and launched resealable trays for refrigerated food.

At Packaging Innovations 2026 in the UK, Packaging Insights spoke to Coveris about the recyclability of its polymer and paper solutions.