We welcome Umaras JSC to the Lithuanian Plastics Cluster community!

The company’s CEO, Dennis Granqvist, shares their plans for joint activities within the cluster: „We see joining the Lithuanian Plastics Cluster as an opportunity to actively contribute to strengthening the entire plastics industry. Today, the sector has to operate in a rapidly changing regulatory and economic environment, which is why it is especially crucial to have a strong, reasoned voice in dialogue with decision-makers. We believe that by bringing together the sector’s competence and experience, we can not only properly represent its interests, but also constructively contribute to solutions that shape the future of the industry. For our part, we are ready to share Umaras’ experience and actively contribute to joint initiatives.”

When more than 3 decades of experience combine with innovative technologies, solutions trusted by leading businesses across Europe are born.

Today, Umaras JSC is one of the largest manufacturers of polyethylene films and flexible packaging in the Baltic States, delivering daily value across four strategic areas:

1️⃣ For the food and fish sector, the company produces the highest quality high- and medium-barrier laminated films, reliable deep-freeze film, and functional vacuum and „Doypack” pouches that ensure maximum product freshness.

2️⃣ For industry and logistics, it supplies „Stretch hood” film that ensures cargo safety, efficient heat-shrink film, and sturdy industrial bags for bulk products such as wood pellets or peat.

3️⃣ For the construction market, the manufacturers offer certified protective technologies, i.e., „Samplex” vapour barrier film, reliable waterproofing, and innovative anti-radon insulation film.

4️⃣ It helps agricultural professionals achieve the best results with long-lasting „Agrolux” greenhouse film and yield-enhancing mulch films.

We are delighted to have an active cluster member and look forward to valuable shared experiences!

A €56,000 investment at Pack Klaipėda! A new cooling system has been installed in the company’s manufacturing premises.

The primary goal of the project is to improve working conditions for employees. From now on, the team works in a more comfortable environment, which enhances their well-being and makes it easier to stay focused. At the same time, it reduces the risk of errors and accidents, which can otherwise increase due to higher workplace temperatures.

„Our company’s strength lies in our people, which is why we consider investing in their working conditions a solution that creates long-term value. A comfortable and safe work environment helps the team work more productively. This is directly reflected in the quality of the products delivered to our clients,” says Andrius Kruševičius, Commercial Director at Pack Klaipėda.

Stable production environment conditions are also essential for technological processes. They help the company ensure consistent product quality, achieve higher production efficiency, and guarantee reliable results for clients.

Congratulations to Pack Klaipėda on this valuable investment!

Based in Kretinga, UAB „Terekas”, operating under the FlexBlow brand, develops and manufactures versatile PET blow molding machines and PET preforms. The company combines equipment development, packaging manufacturing technologies, and preform production. This year, it is increasing factory capacity and investing in solutions that allow wider use of recycled plastic, automated quality control of packaging, and smart equipment maintenance.

806 thousand euros for the expansion of preform production. For 806 thousand euros, „Terekas” acquired two new PET preform injection molding machines, including a unit from a Japanese manufacturer. Greater capacities allow preforms manufactured in Kretinga to be supplied quickly and at competitive prices not only to European, but also to American and Australian clients. Following the acquisition of the new equipment, it will be possible to produce an additional 22–25 million PET preforms per year.

One of these machines was acquired as part of an energy efficiency enhancement project completed this year, valued at 557 thousand euros. During this project, a metal milling machine was also added to the factory. The equipment upgrade aimed to use energy more efficiently and reduce the amount of greenhouse gases emitted during the technological process by at least 30 percent.

Production automatically adapting to recycled plastic. When using recycled PET plastic, known as rPET, one of the challenges is the uneven properties of the preforms. As these change, the operator has to monitor production and adjust machine settings.

To automate this task, „Terekas”, together with UAB „Elinta Robotics”, developed equipment that adjusts the manufacturing process based on preset parameters and the quality of the manufactured packaging. This reduces the need for continuous operator intervention. The equipment is designed to work with preforms made of 100 percent recycled PET, and the developed solutions cover the production of containers up to 6 liters in capacity. The value of the project completed this year stands at 1.609 million euros.

The company is also developing a technology to measure bottle wall thickness during production and automatically adjust machine settings upon detecting deviations. Combining optical measurements and artificial intelligence algorithms, the system should help maintain consistent packaging quality, reduce raw material and electrical energy consumption, and ensure more reliable use of recycled plastic. The project, valued at around 968 thousand euros, is scheduled for completion in April 2027.

Artificial intelligence for smarter equipment maintenance. „Terekas” is also investing in technologies that help maintain FlexBlow equipment remotely. Development of the „Smart Diagnostics” solution, begun this year, will combine camera video feeds, machine sensor data, and artificial intelligence analysis. The system is being developed to enable technicians to more accurately assess equipment operation and detect deviations that could affect production earlier. It is expected to provide clients with more prompt technical support, reduce the need for service visits, and help avoid unplanned downtime. The value of this project is approximately 168 thousand euros, with completion planned for July 2027.

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