Tullis Russell Expands Manufacturing Capabilities Through New Machinery Investment

20th April 2026 by Hannah Marsden

At Tullis Russell, we are committed to delivering the highest quality products. To help us achieve this, we have invested in cutting-edge machinery to improve and optimise our manufacturing processes.

In 2018, we began our latest expansion at our Bollington factory site, which included the installation of a brand-new machine known as Coater 4. The new coating hall covers a total area of 11,050 m² and is located adjacent to our original site, following the demolition of an old warehouse to make way for this new facility. Coater 4 stands independently within the new hall and is three storeys high, combining multiple processes into one machine, including curtain and gravure coating.

We invested £13 million in this new machine and the opportunities it has created have enabled our business to expand and grow into new markets, including flexible packaging.

Coater 4 has expanded our manufacturing capacity and enhanced production efficiency, all while maintaining the exceptional quality we are renowned for.

The machine is designed and built to handle thin films and papers, as well as high-calliper substrates. It applies both aqueous coatings and thick, highly viscous coatings to our papers and boards. The system design features duplex coating, allowing Tullis Russell to coat one layer on the front and one layer on the back, or multiple curtain-coated layers simultaneously on either side, providing maximum flexibility.

These new capabilities have enabled our newest business sector, TRAdvance, to flourish. As a company, we are always looking to evolve, and our latest expansion into dispersion- coated barrier packaging focuses on developing plastic-free, food-safe coatings for customers in the food and beverage industry.
This allows us to support our customers in meeting increasing sustainability demands while maintaining high performance and product integrity.

With these advancements, we are well positioned to continue expanding our capabilities and supporting our customers across a range of evolving markets. This investment provides a strong foundation for the future development of Tullis Russell and we’re optimistic about what lies ahead.