# Macpac invests £700,000 in new thermoforming machine in Stockport

Macpac installed a new Illig RDKP 72 automatic pressure thermoforming system at its Stockport plant, a £700,000 investment to increase capacity and support global growth.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2026-01-23
- Where: Stockport, United Kingdom
- Value: $868K (700K GBP)
- Starts operating: 23 Jan 2026
- Status: completed
- Products: thermoformed plastic packaging
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Macpac](https://endata.com/companies/89860.md)

## Sources

- [fdiforum.net](https://www.fdiforum.net/mag/packaging/macpac-invests-700000-in-new-thermoforming-machine/), 2026-01-23: "The installation of the new thermoforming machine underlines our commitment to developing and offering customers a wide range of innovative 100% recyclable packaging solutions."
- [macpac.co.uk](https://www.macpac.co.uk/2026/02/06/macpac-stays-ahead-of-the-competition-with-700000-investment-in-new-thermoforming-machine/), 2026-02-06: "The installation of the new thermoforming machine underlines our commitment to developing and offering customers a wide range of innovative 100% recyclable packaging solutions."

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