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Industrials – Fuel Cells
Development of a returnable packaging system for the Fuel Cell’s Division of Johnson Matthey. Reels of high cost treated PET film assembled onto a stackable end wall structure with centre cores and security end clamps. From clean room manufacture to Customer and return.
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Healthcare, Pharmaceutical & Disposables
A Technical Levers Project to consolidate specifications and reduce corrugated costs across all JnJ global operations and suppliers. A twelve month programme that delivered cost savings of 23% and related tonnage levels.
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Performance
Development of 12.5kg cement ‘no waste’ mixer carry pack. Innovation exercise to extend the Blue Circle’s brand leading position in the market place. Programme of prototype development, research, technical specifications, trials and implementation. Materials: Reel fed high performance PE blend, fully recyclable. Achievements: Unique format / cost effective / first in market.
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Chemicals, Powders & Adhesives
Sealants and adhesives. Several technical development projects. Taking concepts through to prototyping, CAD, supplier interface, costs / capex, trials and implementation.
Developing unique patentable solutions to reduce plastic content and gain competitive market advantages. -
B2C / B2B, Distribution, Returnables
Group wide packaging standardisation and cost reduction programme. Setting new packaging standards – materials, structures, sizes, print, inks, reusables, sustainability. Further targeting carbon neutral packaging status.
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Household
Pack design, prototyping, testing and CAD detailing for leading brands such as Ooni, Kenwood, Cole & Mason, Zylis, Wedgwood, Bosch, Royal Doulton etc
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Electronics
Development of cost effective award winning packaging for B&W's Diamond 800 Series speakers. A turnkey project to develop a roll on roll off reusable packaging structure – design, prototyping, CAD, tooling, testing, line trials and implementation.
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Snacks, Confectionery, Biscuits
Complexity of film structures / specifications rationalised across numerous sku’s and five operational plants to generate savings based on commonality and economies of scale.
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Sustainability
Development of protective recycled paper wadding to replace plastic foam wrap. Printed to create a great branding opportunity. Implemented within twelve months across UK, Belgium, USA sites. Automated lines redesigned – software and engineering – built, installed, completed.
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DIY & Professional
McAlpine Plumbing - Packaging consolidation, cost reduction and automation projects implemented across four operating facilities. Complete restructuring of packaging, its presentation, graphics, sustainability and operational packing.
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Textiles
Reducing packaging and improving its sustainability – Indonesia, Turkey, Hungary, and setting group wide packaging standards.
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Technology & Innovation
Developing groundbreaking returnable bike packaging. Up to 86% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional single-use bike boxes.
