Mitsubishi Chemical UK tackled . One such challenge that Peter references was of course the pandemic . Although Covid-19 brought with it a few obstacles that impacted the business , Peter shares that he is proud of how the company was able to overcome these difficulties . “ During the pandemic , we managed to keep the plant running to help fulfil our customer needs . In fact , customer demand rose during this period as there was an increase in people eating at home rather than at a restaurant , which results in more food packaging .

“ As for supply chain challenges , we were holding high stocks of raw material as a contingency of Brexit . Fortunately , we have excellent relationships with our major suppliers and logistics providers who helped us through the period without us having to stop production ,” he explains .

With these measures in place to see through the industry difficulties , Peter ’ s forecast for the future is optimistic . He is excited to see how the development of the SoarnoL division will continue to prosper , as it aims to enhance the company ’ s approach to sustainability , while further expanding its operation . “ With the new line scheduled for completion in mid-2025 , the company will see a larger critical mass , and further employment both directly or indirectly and the ability to satisfy our customers growing demand for top quality EVOH ,” he concludes . ■

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