Q4 – often called the golden quarter – is the busiest period of the year for the food manufacturing and food-to-go sectors. As production peaks and expectations rise, the pressure on packaging suppliers to deliver consistency, reliability and performance has never been greater.
At Coppice, we understand this demand better than anyone. And while our teams are fully focused on supporting customers through the seasonal uplift, innovation never takes a back seat.
We’re therefore delighted to introduce two brand-new smoothwall profiles, engineered to offer greater flexibility, improved strength, and enhanced consumer convenience:
- S.1042.062.PL
- S.0860.050.PL
These additions further strengthen our position as the UK’s leading manufacturer of high-performance smoothwall containers and expand the already extensive Coppice tool bank – the largest in the country.
Why These New Profiles Matter
Smoothwall trays remain a preferred packaging choice for ready meals, chilled foods, frozen lines and premium foodservice products. With increasing demand for packaging that is robust, recyclable and oven/air-fryer-ready, our engineering teams have focused on developing formats that not only meet today’s requirements but anticipate tomorrow’s.
Key Features of the New Ranges
✔ Innovative Smoothwall Design
Both profiles utilise our latest smoothwall tooling technology, providing enhanced corner strength, improved rigidity and consistent performance across automated filling and sealing lines.
✔ Enhanced Strength & Structural Integrity
Using optimised material distribution and strengthened sidewalls, these trays perform reliably through production, transit and cooking environments – supporting both speed and product protection.
✔ Internal Handles for Consumer Convenience
A standout feature across our new generation of trays: internal handles that make it easier for consumers to lift, carry and remove trays from ovens or air fryers. This small detail delivers a big improvement in user experience, especially for hot, heavy or sauced products.
✔ One Top Out, Two Depths—Total Flexibility
The new profiles have been designed as a flexible family. With identical top-out dimensions but varying depths, brands can run multiple SKUs using the same sealing tool – reducing equipment costs, streamlining production and increasing SKU agility.
✔ Fully Recyclable Aluminium
Like all Coppice trays, these formats are made from aluminium – an infinitely recyclable material that aligns with sustainability objectives across retail, foodservice and manufacturing.
Manufactured in the UK. Delivered Worldwide.
From our purpose-built production site in South Wales, Coppice continues to invest in new tooling, product development and capacity expansion. These new smoothwall profiles are the latest demonstration of our commitment to:
- innovation,
- operational agility,
- customer-led design,
- and world-class service.
Whether you are expanding an existing range, developing a new concept or seeking packaging to enhance convenience and cooking performance, Coppice has the expertise and flexibility to support your needs.
Request Samples or Technical Specifications
If you would like samples, technical drawings or pricing for S.1042.062.PL or S.0860.050.PL, our team is ready to help.