Rigid is part of VPK Packaging Group, one of the fastest growing independent European manufacturers of recycled paper and corrugated packaging with an annual turnover of some €480 million. Together with the UK, it has a network of operating plants in Belgium, Holland, France and Poland. VPK is a PLC quoted on the Belgium stock exchange but is essentially a family business with 80% of the equity retained by the Macharis family.

VPK’s forward-thinking strategy of continuous investment in its European businesses and its determination to continue growing ensures its ability to effectively, flexibly and competitively respond to customer demands.

Rigid continues to benefit from ongoing investment allowing it to meet the demands of the UK market. In 2005 a brand new state-of-the-art manufacturing and logistics facility began operation in Selby, North Yorkshire. Serious consideration was given to regulations, legislation and environmental best practice in the development of this new site which is now recognised as one of the top five corrugated manufacturing plants in Europe.

In addition, Rigid’s Desborough site was boosted with an ultra modern warehouse and logistics centre.
Rigid is fully supported by VPK’s overall group strategy which aims to consistently raise the standards of service it provides to customers through total logistical packaging concepts, high quality printing and the development of new products.