What Techlan Ltd does

Techlan Ltd is a UK-based, family-owned manufacturer of recycled silicone release liners, operating from a 25,000 sq ft facility in Llanelli, Wales, with a five-person core team established in 2009. The company's core product is the Re-Liner™ range, a portfolio of 100% recycled silicone-coated papers and films (CCK, Glassine, PCK, Polyester, SCK, and Siliconised Greaseproof Paper) that substitutes virgin prime-grade release liners used in self-adhesive labels, print and graphics, adhesive tapes, e-commerce packaging, fibre composites, and automotive applications. The proprietary technology is a patented cleaning process (granted 2019) that recovers waste silicone release liners from industrial customers and restores them without degrading the silicone coating, enabling up to 11 re-uses of the same liner and a 67% reduction in CO2 versus virgin material.

The business operates a hybrid B2B model combining direct sales of recycled liner products (open-loop sales to new customers) with a closed-loop circular economy recycling service that collects, cleans, and returns used liner to the originating manufacturer. Pricing is quote-based, up to 50% below virgin alternatives, with low minimum order quantities (250 sqm) and short lead times (4–5 weeks). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales augmented by industry associations (BPIF, Sheet Plant Association, CELAB Europe, Composites UK), trade events (LabelExpo, FlexoTech Awards), and case-study-led content marketing. The company has grown to 1,000+ customers, recycled 2,230+ tonnes of waste, supplied 30+ million m² of Re-Liner, and achieved 38% turnover growth over 2022–2025, supported by a consistent cadence of non-dilutive Welsh Government and WRAP Cymru grants.

Name

Techlan Ltd

Legal name

Techlan Ltd

Website

https://techlanltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Techlan Ltd is a UK manufacturer of patented 100% recycled silicone release papers and films (Re-Liner™), serving industrial customers in labels, e-commerce packaging, automotive, composites, and adhesive tapes through direct B2B sales and closed-loop circular economy recycling services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recycled Silicone Release Liners

NAICS

Paper Manufacturing (322), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Paper Mills (2621), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Post-Industrial Plastics Scrap Recovery & Regrind (IMANAMAB)

Keywords

• Recycled release liners
• Silicone release paper
• Circular economy recycling
• Industrial packaging materials
• Self-adhesive liner manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Llanelli

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Recycled Release Liner Sales: Sale of Re-Liner™ 100% recycled silicone release papers and films to industrial manufacturers. Products sold as reels or sheets in various widths and grammages. Open-loop sales to new customers and closed-loop sales back to original waste generators.
2. Circular Economy Recycling Services: Collection, cleaning, and reprocessing service for waste silicone release liners. Implements closed-loop systems where manufacturers become their own supplier. Fee-based service with collection and reprocessing components.
3. E-commerce Packaging Solutions: Combined recycled liner and adhesive solutions for e-commerce packaging manufacturers, featuring monthly carbon reports for ESG tracking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Techlan manufactures and sells 100% recycled silicone release papers and films (the Re-Liner™ range) that replace virgin/prime-grade release liners used in labels, printing, e-commerce packaging, automotive, fibre composites and adhesive tapes. Production is based on a patented cleaning process that recovers waste silicone release liners and reprocesses them for multiple re-uses. The company also provides a Circular Economy Recycling Service that collects, cleans and returns used liners to the same manufacturers in a closed-loop system.

Product overview

Techlan Ltd is a UK manufacturer of high-quality recycled silicone release papers and films. The company's core offering is the Re-Liner™ range, which replaces new or prime-grade release paper with 100% recycled equivalents. Re-Liner™ encompasses multiple product variants including CCK Release Liner, Glassine Release Liner, PCK Release Liner, Polyester Release Liner, SCK Release Liner, and Siliconised Greaseproof Paper, available in various grammages (60-135gsm) and formats (rolls, sheets, pancakes, spools, bobbins). The company also operates a Circular Economy Recycling Service that collects, cleans, and reprocesses waste silicone release liners through a patented technology, enabling the same liner to be reused multiple times (up to 11 uses in closed-loop systems), reducing carbon emissions by 67% compared to virgin material. Products serve sectors including labels, print and graphics, adhesive tapes, e-commerce packaging, fibre composites, automotive, and general industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Re-Liner™: 100% recycled silicone release paper and film product range manufactured from recovered waste silicone release liners for reuse in labels, print & graphics, adhesive tapes, e-commerce packaging, fibre composites, and automotive applications.

Products and services

• Re-Liner™ recycled release liner range 100% recycled silicone release papers and films serving labels, print and graphics, adhesive tapes, e-commerce packaging, fibre composites, automotive and general industrial applications. Produced from recovered waste silicone release liners through a patented cleaning process, available in reels, sheets, pancakes, coils, spools and bobbins with custom widths from 25mm to 1,400mm and grammages from 60-135gsm.
• CCK Release Liner Clay-coated kraft recycled release liner providing good release properties for adhesive and industrial applications, available in various widths and grammages.
• Glassine Release Liner Supercalendered smooth-surface recycled release liner with low porosity, dimensional stability, and natural resistance to air, grease and moisture, suitable for labelling and high-performance applications.
• PCK Release Liner Poly-coated kraft recycled release liner with a polyethylene coating providing excellent moisture resistance, tear resistance and improved silicone anchorage for demanding environments.
• Polyester Release Liner PET-based recycled release liner for demanding applications requiring high temperature resistance and dimensional stability, such as automotive, electronics and composites.
• SCK Release Liner Silicone-coated kraft recycled release liner for general industrial applications requiring consistent release performance.
• Siliconised Greaseproof Paper Silicone-coated recycled greaseproof paper for applications requiring release properties combined with grease resistance, such as food-contact and industrial release applications.
• 100gsm PEK Liner 100gsm poly-coated kraft recycled release liner providing excellent moisture resistance, tear resistance, consistent thickness and improved silicone anchorage for demanding environments.
• 120gsm PEK Liner 120gsm PE Coated Kraft recycled release liner featuring a robust, environmentally friendly material with excellent strength and reliability for demanding applications.
• 60gsm Honey Glassine 60gsm Honey Glassine recycled release liner made entirely from recycled materials, reducing CO₂ footprint by 67% compared to current release liners.
• 80gsm Glassine Silicone Release Liner 80gsm Glassine Silicone Release Liner engineered for high-performance and sustainable applications, with dimensional stability, surface consistency and superior release performance.
• Embossed PE Film Embossed polyethylene recycled film with a textured surface creating channels for improved air release, easier peeling, reduced adhesive build-up and increased rigidity for automated processes.
• Thinnest Ever Grade Recycled Release Liner Thinnest ever grade of recycled release liner, a single-sided glassine with standard release for the labelling industry, available in white and yellow in widths from 25mm to 350mm.
• Circular Economy Release Paper for Heated Moulding Presses Double-sided silicone-coated circular economy release paper with heat-resistant properties for heated moulding press applications, available in widths up to 1,280mm in roll or sheet form.
• Circular Economy Recycling Service Patented recycling service that collects, cleans and reprocesses waste silicone release papers and films for high-quality recycled liner production, enabling multiple reuses of the same release liner (up to 11 uses) and reducing carbon footprint by 67% compared to virgin material. Available as open-loop sales to new customers and closed-loop systems where manufacturers become their own supplier.
• Re-Liner™ E-commerce Packaging Solution Combined recycled liner and bio-based adhesive e-commerce packaging solution, paired with Gluecom precision-engineered adhesive release properties and including monthly carbon reports for ESG tracking. Delivers consistent performance for high-speed manufacturing and reliable supply chain with rapid delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% CO2 reduction compared to virgin release liners
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CELAB EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Membership in collaborative industry-wide initiative dedicated to building circular economy for label materials. Goal is to ensure over 75% of release liners and matrix waste are incorporated into circular business models. Techlan contributes deep technical knowledge and proven processes in recycling silicone-coated materials.
• Gluecom (Ace Adhesives)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Partnership bringing proven recycled release liner innovation to the exploding e-commerce market. Gluecom provides precision-engineered adhesive release properties for Techlan's recycled surfaces with consistent performance for high-speed manufacturing. Reliable supply chain with 5-day delivery enables Techlan to maintain rapid turnaround times.
• Herma UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Two-year collaboration supporting circularity for release liner waste in the UK label industry. Established practical route for collection, cleaning and reuse of suitable silicone release liners. Over 300 tonnes recycled, avoiding more than 200 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Herma UK provides deep knowledge of self-adhesive materials and waste streams, helping identify suitable liner waste origins.
• Sheet Plant AssociationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2024SPA membership connects Techlan with corrugated packaging industry members. Platform for discussing common interests and promoting best practices. Re-Liner is critical consumable for peel and seal applications in corrugated packaging.
• ARCS (Applied Research for Circular Solutions)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Partnership with Swansea University program providing bespoke circular innovation support. Developing new reverse logistics system for fully circular supply chains for silicone release liners. ARCS provides up to £10,000 worth of research and advice, tailored support for circular economy optimization.
• BPIF (British Printing Industries Federation)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Membership in UK's leading trade association for print. Amplifies voice in print industry, connects with professionals through compliance, health & safety training, and networking events. Release papers are critical feature of self-adhesive print media.
• Beardow AdamscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Global adhesive manufacturer partnership for eco-minded portfolio. Combines Techlan's circular economy Re-Liner with Beardow Adams' bio-based adhesives (Pressen 1968, Pressen 2362) for flexible and e-commerce applications. Certified grades COV/R/57/1/HON and GT/T/100/1/WH tested for use with high bio-based adhesive products.
• GTS FlexiblescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019World-leading manufacturer of laminated composites and adhesive-coated tapes. Partnership created unique circular economy system achieving eleven re-uses from same release liner. GTS was previously discarding release liners after single use to landfill; now achieves massive reduction in virgin paper use, cost savings, and measured carbon reduction.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mondi Group: Large European paper and packaging group with a release liner paper portfolio serving global label and packaging customers. Broad incumbent: significantly larger scale, vertical pulp integration, and global distribution that would dwarf Techlan's UK-centric recycled offering.
• Sappi Limited: Global specialty paper group with release liner base papers (glassine, CCK) and a strong sustainability agenda. Broad incumbent: produces virgin release liner substrates into the same European label, packaging and composites customers; potential competitor or acquirer in circular liner technology.
• Avery Dennison: Global leader in self-adhesive label materials, pressure-sensitive tapes and RFID; major consumer of release liners and producer of labelstocks. Broad incumbent: comparable customers and end-use applications but operates across the full labelstock value chain rather than liner-only.

Direct peers

• Itasa: Spanish release liner manufacturer producing siliconised papers and films for the European label and tape industry. Direct peer: regional competitor supplying the same European customer base Techlan targets, particularly in self-adhesive labels.
• Loparex: Global market leader in silicone release liner manufacturing with plants across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Direct competitor to Techlan in the same product category (release liner substrates) with overlapping customers in labels, tapes and composites; the benchmark Techlan must displace to scale Re-Liner share.
• Gascogne Papier: French paper group producing siliconised release papers for labels, packaging and industrial applications. Direct peer: comparable kraft-based release liner manufacturer supplying European label converters and tape producers.
• LINTEC Corporation: Japanese specialty paper and film manufacturer with a dedicated release liner business serving labels, electronics and industrial applications. Direct peer: produces CCK, glassine and PET release liners analogous to Techlan's Re-Liner range, with significantly broader geographic reach.
• UPM Specialty Papers: UPM's specialty papers business includes release liner base papers (CCK, glassine) for labels and industrial applications. Direct peer: produces virgin release liner substrates into the same downstream customers Techlan serves with recycled alternatives.

Emerging players

• Herma UK: UK arm of German self-adhesive materials specialist and Techlan's two-year circular-economy partner (over 300 tonnes recycled, 200+ tonnes CO2 avoided). Emerging player in liner circularity: a labelstock manufacturer building its own closed-loop capabilities with Techlan, with potential to scale parallel recycling infrastructure.

Others

• CELAB Europe: Industry consortium of label-industry stakeholders (including Loparex, LINTEC, UPM, Avery Dennison, Herma) committed to circular economy for release liners, targeting 75%+ circular liner coverage. Ecosystem participant: not a competitor but defines the standards, partnerships and customer access through which Techlan scales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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