Aluminium foil container maker i2r Packaging eyes US market growth; appoints Dave Cobb as National Sales Manager

Over the last 12 months strategic investments, impressive growth and ongoing market penetration, especially overseas, has triggered in i2r Packaging Solutions to increase its global offering by initiating a presence in the US.

i2r has appointed Dave Cobb, as National Sales Manager for the North American market towards the development of the operation. Cobb joins i2r from a similar account management role in the aluminium industry.

Dave Cobb, while commenting on his new role said: “i2r is a rapidly expanding business with a fresh and unique take on the packaging market. Their innovation and ability to pivot in new directions seem to be unmatched.”

“The North American market will undoubtedly present us with a range of opportunities, which I look forward to pursuing.”

The aluminium container producing company was awarded a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade, earlier in the year, as it is being part of the Italian Laminazione Sottile Group, a leading global supplier of aluminium products.

Being one of only 220 UK organisations to win a Queen’s Award in 2020, the company was recognised for its excellence in international trade, which has seen the firm return outstanding year on year growth in the last three years.

Endorsed by the Prime Minister and approved by Her Majesty the Queen, the achievement is the highest official UK award for British businesses.

In 2017, i2r last diversified its international operation with an investment in South Korea. Following their happening success in Asia and likely opportunities in the US, the firm has not ruled out more investments to further enhance its overseas operations.

“The US is an important part of our international strategy and business expansion plans. Our key goals, objectives and vision include delivering new ‘eye-opening’ product ranges, diversifying into new geographical regions and market sectors, championing engineering innovation and to be the lowest cost manufacturer in our sector – all strategies designed to fulfil ambitious financial targets,” said i2r’s Jon West.

“We welcome Dave Cobb to the company and very much look forward to his impetus in helping us to further develop i2r’s US market share.”