From Whalley to the World - Mantle Packaging Machinery, with Laura Sieczkowski

In this Ribble Valley Business Awards Special, I’m joined by Laura Sieczkowski, Managing Director of Mantle Packaging Machinery Ltd, a brilliant family business based in Whalley that quietly supplies packaging machines used in food retail across the UK and around the world.Laura explains what Mantle makes, from machines that wrap fresh pizzas and seal ready-meal trays, to the consumables that go with them, all manufactured on-site by a small team. We talk about their global distributor network, how the business has evolved since it was founded in 1997, and what it is really like running a multi-generation family business where everyone has different strengths and roles.Laura also shares her own unexpected journey into leadership, moving from nursing into the business, learning everything from finance and HR to strategy and growth. We finish by chatting about why Mantle sponsors the Food and Drink Award at the Ribble Valley Business Awards, and why celebrating local businesses matters when your customers and community are right on your doorstep.To find out more go to www.mantlepackaging.co.uk Want to start YOUR own Podcast? Your Fairy Podmother®️www.fairypodmother.co.uk