InvestFife is pleased to celebrate a significant milestone for Sunhope Packaging Machinery (UK) Ltd, as the company strengthens its presence in Glenrothes and expands its global reach in sustainable packaging solutions. Sunhope Packaging Machinery (ZHENJIANG) Co., Ltd, a world leader in paper bag machine manufacturing, chose Glenrothes Fife, as the home for its UK division in 2023.
With over 30 years of expertise in packaging machinery, Sunhope is driving innovation in sustainable packaging to meet the growing global demand for eco-friendly paper bag machines. The company has a well-established presence in China and South Asia and is now expanding into Europe and North America to offer high-performance sustainable packaging machinery.
Last week, Sunhope hosted its first U.S. customer event, welcoming industry representatives for live demonstrations of its SHB330B 508TH paper bag machine. Over five days, attendees observed the high-speed paper bag machine in action, gaining insight into its efficiency, automation, and sustainability benefits.
The event provided a hands-on experience, allowing visitors to explore the paper bag production process, interact with the Sunhope team, and discuss key trends in sustainable packaging and automation. Strengthening relationships with U.S. packaging businesses, the event generated significant industry interest and potential sales, reinforcing Sunhope’s commitment to sustainable packaging innovation, research and development, and eco-friendly manufacturing.
By choosing Fife, Scotland, as its UK base, Sunhope highlights the region’s strength as a hub for sustainable packaging technology and manufacturing excellence. As the company continues to grow, InvestFife looks forward to supporting Sunhope in delivering cutting-edge paper bag machine solutions that help businesses transition to a more sustainable packaging future.