ERP compliance expert integrates the packaging and e-waste schemes of ComplyPak and WEEEComply into their operations.
The environmental compliance specialist, European Recycling Platform UK (ERP UK) has announced the acquisition of ComplyPak Limited and WEEEComply Limited. This move will see the integration of ComplyPak’s packaging scheme and WEEEComply’s e-waste scheme into the Landbell Group company’s operations.
Both ComplyPak and WEEEComply will continue to operate as subsidiaries of ERP UK, maintaining service to their current customers. ComplyPak founder Andrew Francis will be joining the ERP UK team.
John Redmayne, Managing Director of ERP UK said: “We are excited to welcome Andrew Francis to the ERP team. With significant changes in extended producer responsibility in the UK, companies need friendly, professional support in understanding and complying with the Regulations. Andrew is a great addition to our team of compliance and data service specialists, bringing a wealth of experience and specialist expertise.”
The acquisition comes amongst calls to reform WEEE regulations and draft EPR legislation from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). These reforms will change the obligations facing producers of electrical equipment and packaging.
Andrew Francis commented: “EPR for Packaging and future changes to the WEEE Regulations are putting increasing demands on our schemes and our customers.”
Looking towards the future of the acquisition, he added: “With ERP UK I think we have found a perfect partner with the scale and systems to support our members – but the same commitment to supporting each customer individually. We will also be able to offer a broader range of compliance and data services in the UK and internationally.”
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