History Timeline

History Timeline

We’ve raided our archives to bring you a selection of photos showing packaging down the years starting with paper in the 1920’s, through to plastic in the 1960’s and FIBCs in the 1970’s right through to the present day. Join us in a trip down memory lane and see what life was like when flares were in fashion the first time around. . .

1920’s

Rosenlew started in paper packaging.

1960’s

Extruded plastic and packaging began.

1975

Launch of “miniBULK” as a pioneering brand for FIBCs.

1983

PE packaging for 25Kg with a handle called “Handisac”.

1987

“Compack” form stable FIBCs developed for optimum weight/ volume, packing 25-30% more product in the same space

2000

Rosenlew PE division bought by RKW Group, Germany.

2003

“miniBULK” becomes Rosenlew FIBC.

2006

Rosenflex formed to offer the three main packaging sectors of PE, FIBCs and Paper as an integrated approach to solids and powder packaging.

2020

Still going strong by bringing innovation, knowledge and know-how to our customers.

PRESENT

Achieving ISO 9001 & ISO 140001 for Integrated Management

1982 A big pile of number twos. . .

When times were different, before Health & Safety directives and hi-vis vests, this sort of sight was commonplace in every bulk-handling establishment.

1920's You'll never guess what Maude has done now. . .?

1973 Good camera angle leads to unlikely fork-lift technique.

1974 That last one will have to go on the passenger seat.

1975 Press launch from the days when it still included a decent lunch.

1976 Just shove them in anywhere – they can sort it out at the other end.

1977 The days when 50Kg sacks were all the rage!

1977 . . . The answer is everything, it seems, but not in the same bag, surely?

1978 Do you have to button your jacket up in that insipid manner?

1978 Originally the Village People contained 7 members including

1979 Don't talk to me I'm trying to count. . .

1979 Well on the way to his first hernia.

1980 Monster Truck, Monster Truck.

1981 What do these bits do again?

1982 A big pile of number twos. . .

1983 Photographer to model:

1984 No. I'm going to have to get underneath to do this.

1986 Now how do I get out?

1987 Some settling of contents may occur in transit

1988 Kids did this.

1994 . Isn't that a contradiction in terms?

1996 And why not?

2000 A great idea beautifully executed. Makes you proud. . .

2003 Good to see he's wearing safety glasses. . . you wouldn't want him to take any chances.

2006 Of course the real thing will have to be much bigger. . .!

Presen, It's all well and good, but it needs a bloke in a Crimpline suit on the cover