New MD for Innovia Films UK

Innovia Films is a producer of speciality BOPP films using a proprietary ‘bubble’ manufacturing process. It holds a leading global position in the markets for high performance coated films, tobacco overwrap, labels and security films. The Wigton, UK site is the largest, employing 600 people. 

Middleton, 48, has worked for the company for 26 years, holding progressively important roles. His most recent of which were global leader, new product and market development, and market leader, labels. Over this time he has developed a deep understanding of the company’s capabilities, customers, organisation and employees. 

He will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, the profit and loss for the site and market penetration and growth of new products. 

'I am very pleased to be recognized in this way and look forward to taking the business forward with the support of a very talented team and a committed workforce,' commented Middleton.