History

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Our History

Founded in 1972 by Martin Boran, almost 50 years later the company remains 100% family owned and has grown to become the leading manufacturer of flexible packaging in Ireland. In 2003 Mopack Systems Limited founded in 1981 by Pat Blee became part of the Boran Group and was renamed Boran Mopack. This has ensured the Boran Group has presence in both the Republic of Ireland and the UK and as both sites mirror each other allows for a contingency plan if ever required.

TIMELINE

2020

2020 – EXPANSION

Addition of two Allstein hydro-flexographic printing presses. One for each production site.

2019 – EXPANSION

Addition of two Uteco rainbow solventless lamination machines added to each production site.

2018 – EXPANSION

3 layer Kuhne extrusion line – 2 meter in Strabane

2017 – EXPANSION

Addition of two Windmoller & Holscher Flexographic Printers. One for each production site.

2016 – EXTENSION

Strabane: Extension to 45,000 sq. ft. distribution store in Strabane.

2019

2011 – EXPANSION

Expansion of our Naas Plant. Addition of two Windmoller & Holscher 3 layer optimex extrusion line. One for each production site

2006 – EXTENSION

 

  • Extension to 15,000 sq. ft. print hall in Strabane production site to house the addition of 1.2 meter repeat Windmoller & Holscher Stellaflex flexographic printer.

2003 – STRABANE

Acquisition of second manufacturing plant in Strabane, Co.Tyrone.

1998 – NAAS

Printing moved from Johnstown to Naas

1995 – NEW FACILITY

A new manufacturing facility is established in Oberstown, Naas, Co Kildare (Millenium Park). The primary focus of the plant is manufacturing speciality films like modified atmosphere packaging – to increase shelf life of food products.

2020

1990 – EXTENSION

Extension of the Johnstown location to include a 30,000 sq. ft. distribution store.

 

2019

1980 – EXTRUSION

Extrusion lines added to manufacturing lines

1979 – EXPANSION

Expansion to new site and change of name to Boran Plastic Packaging Ltd

1976 FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING

Acquisition of the first flexographic printing press

2018

1974 – MANUFACTURING COMMENCED

Manufacturing commenced with the conversion of film to polythene bags

1972 – FOUNDED

Founded by Martin Boran as Modern Packaging Ltd

Our Sponsorships

Sport is one of those things which can bond communities like no other. We are proud to sponsor Naas GAA, Glenanne Hockey club, Cyril Doherty (RIP) Rally, Clann Na NGael (Tyrone), Strabane Athletic and Sion Swifts.

Sport is something the Boran family are passionate about, the values being taught on the playing field are values mirrored in our business:  leadership, teamwork, integrity, modesty, family and community.

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