Loparex

Overview

Loparex is a leading developer and producer of specialty paper and film release liners, as well as engineered films. With over 100 years of history, the company originated from a sulphate pulp mill in Finland and has grown through strategic acquisitions and expansions. It was rebranded as Loparex in 2001 after acquiring Rexam Release. The company operates globally across 11 locations, with its headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.

The company specializes in silicone-coated release papers and films, polycoated papers and films, multilayer blown films, and engineered films. Utilizing advanced production technology, Loparex offers a wide portfolio of custom-engineered materials tailored to specific needs. It emphasizes sustainable innovation and provides technical support and localization strategies to its customers, serving diverse markets that require release liners and functional coatings.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 919-678-7700
• Website: loparex.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/loparex

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Sustainable innovation in release liners and engineered films
• Silicone-coated and polycoated papers & films
• Custom solutions and material science expertise
• Bio-based and biodegradable films
• Recyclable and recycled content films
• Eco-friendly manufacturing and circular economy practices
• Technical support and localization for global markets
• Advanced coating technology and film extrusion
• Supply chain sustainability
• Renewable energy solutions

Technologies Used

• AC500 PLC
• Active Campaign
• Excel4Apps
• Gem
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• Mobile Friendly
• Nginx
• Outlook
• Remote
• Salesforce
• Slack
• WordPress.org
• Workday Prism Analytics
• YouTube
• eMaint CMMS
• reCAPTCHA

Buyer Teams to Target

Engineering & Product Development

• Director of Engineering
• R&D Manager
• Process Engineer
• Product Development Specialist
• Materials Scientist
• Manufacturing Engineer

Operations & Supply Chain

• Head of Operations
• Supply Chain Manager
• Logistics Coordinator
• Production Supervisor
• Procurement Specialist
• Quality Assurance Lead

Sales & Business Development

• VP of Sales
• Account Executive
• Business Development Manager
• Sales Engineer
• Customer Success Manager
• Channel Partner Manager

Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs

• Director of Sustainability
• Environmental Compliance Manager
• ESG Analyst
• Regulatory Affairs Specialist
• Sustainability Program Lead
• Corporate Social Responsibility Manager

What They Buy

• Industrial manufacturing equipment and automation tools
• Specialty chemicals and coating materials
• Film extrusion and laminating machinery
• Sustainable packaging solutions and raw materials
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and CRM software
• Cloud infrastructure and analytics platforms
• Supply chain and logistics management systems

Signals to Watch

• 📆 New job postings for engineering & sustainability roles
• 💰 Recent funding or private equity transactions
• 🗺️ Expansion to new manufacturing locations or markets
• 🧑‍💻 Adoption of new production or automation technologies
• 🤝 Strategic partnership announcements with suppliers or customers
• 🚀 Launch of new eco-friendly product lines and materials