Leading carton manufacturer, Falconer, has announced the opening of its second manufacturing facility, which became fully operational on 17 November 2024. The expansion represents a major milestone in the company’s growth, delivering increased capabilities, improved employee facilities and increased capacity to serve its customers better.
Situated just a short distance from Falconer’s existing site, the new 15,000 sq ft facility was selected after three years of meticulous planning and searching. Maintaining proximity to the current site was critical in retaining Falconer’s highly skilled and dedicated team while expanding operations to meet growing demand.
The new site consolidates key functions including warehousing, packaging and distribution. It features existing and newly added gluing machines, a window patching line and additional storage for samples and stock. With a state-of-the-art Crown forklift enhancing logistics, the facility is equipped to ensure seamless operations from production to dispatch.
For Falconer’s employees, the new facility is a step forward in comfort and convenience. Designed with the team in mind, it includes upgraded cloakrooms and break areas, reflecting Falconer’s commitment to its workforce. And for customers, the new site brings expanded capacity, improved efficiency and the potential for quicker lead times. By housing warehousing and distribution in-house, Falconer can now hold stock, offering greater flexibility and responsiveness to client needs.
Falconer’s investment in the second facility is part of a larger growth strategy. The next phase begins in early January 2025 with the addition of a Heidelberg XL75 press, further strengthening the company’s capabilities and enabling innovative print solutions.
“This expansion is not just about growing our business but also about enhancing the ‘Falconer’ experience for our employees and customers alike,” said Falconer’s managing director, Richard Martin. “We’re excited to welcome customers to see the new site and its benefits to our operations.”
Based in West Yorkshire, Falconer manufactures decorative printed folding cartons for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, drinks and spirits, giftware, healthcare, veterinary, petcare and luxury confectionery sectors. Incorporating high-quality added value finishes, combined with state-of-the-art equipment, the company has a reputation for delivering innovative packaging solutions combined with a high-quality service.
