Ulma Packaging UK has appointed Paul Morican as its managing director after joining the business in early 2026.

Paul Morican, Ulma Packaging MD

Source: Ulma Packaging

Paul Morican, Ulma Packaging managing director.

Ulma Packaging provides packaging solutions for meat, poultry and ready meals, as well as fish, cheese, fresh produce and confectionary.

Morican reportedly 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. Ulma said that during his time in industrial coding and marking, industrial, and food processing sectors, Morican 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.

“I’m eager to… work with the team to continue delivering high-performance packaging, automation solutions and satisfaction to manufacturers.”

Paul Morican, Ulma Packaging UK

Commenting on his appointment, Morican 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.”

Ulma said that the appointment comes as manufacturers increasingly invest in automation, efficiency and sustainable packaging solutions, which are areas where the company continues to grow its market presence.