ULMA Packaging UK appoints new managing director

ULMA Packaging UK has appointed Paul Morican as managing director, strengthening its senior management team as the business continues to expand its offering of automation and packaging solutions across the UK and Ireland. 

Having joined the business at the end of January 2026, Morican brings more than two decades of leadership experience across the packaging technology, processing equipment and industrial manufacturing sectors.

He began his career as a Royal Naval officer before moving into the packaging equipment sector in 1996. During spells since in industrial coding and marking, industrial and food processing sectors, he has built a strong commercial track record, delivering growth and developing performing teams as key account manager, sales team manager, head of sales and sales director.

Commenting on his appointment, Paul said: “I have admired ULMA for many years. ULMA Packaging UK holds an excellent reputation for engineering excellence and customer support. I’m eager and excited to join the business and to work with the team to continue delivering high-performance packaging, automation solutions and satisfaction to manufacturers across the UK and Ireland.”

The appointment comes as manufacturers increasingly invest in automation, efficiency and sustainable packaging solutions - areas where ULMA Packaging UK continues to grow its market presence through integrated machinery and turnkey line solutions.

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