The forums, which will offer free advice and guidance, are targeted at any business across the UK and will enable the company to broaden its target audience.

Managing director Andrew Stevenson said he believed environmental issues about packaging waste were at the top of most clients' agendas.

"API Laminates can help in the challenge of ensuring packaging is doing its job creatively from a promotional point of view, but also that it answers sustainability requirements that all companies are being forced to address," he added.

The compamy was recently recognised in the Sunday Times Green List, and it said it remains focused on reducing its own carbon footprint and reducing waste at its Poynton, Cheshire-based operation.