Pelta Medical Papers is a specialist manufacturer of high-performance sterile barrier papers for medical packaging, with a heritage dating back to 1883 at the historic Waterhouse Mill in Cumbria, UK. A pioneer of steam-sterilisable medical papers since 1969, Pelta combines decades of expertise with modern manufacturing capability and ongoing investment in quality, safety and sustainability

Privately owned and financially secure, Pelta is backed by patient, long-term capital and operates with a clear commitment to stability and partnership. The PeltaMed product range supports all major sterilisation processes and is trusted globally for consistent cleanliness, strong microbial barrier performance and reliable runnability. With capacity exceeding 50,000 tonnes per year, Pelta serves over 220 customers across 49 countries

Pelta exists to support—not compete with—its customers, offering confidentiality, responsive technical expertise and a truly collaborative approach. Fully certified to international medical packaging standards, Pelta Medical Papers remains focused on one purpose: shielding professionals and protecting patient safety for the long term.