As part of Charpak's expansion plans the company has invested in 2 further Kiefel KMD78 4-station machines. From early June 2017 the company produces up to an additional 100,000 units per day. Managing director, Paul Smith confirms "These 2 purchases are part of our strategic plans to grow the business and increase our capacity re-affirming our position as the most innovative and responsive UK producer of...
Read MoreProduct Designers Charpak welcomes Sam Eggins as Junior Design Engineer. Sam’s experience in industrial and interaction design spans the full concept creation through to manufacturing new products for a plethora of global brands in the airline, travel and electronics industries. Prior to achieving his BA in Industrial Design and Technology Sam had already gained dynamic experience working in Central London and Amsterdam product design studios. Sam’s technical...
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There are viable alternatives to fossil fuel based plastics, which are currently more expensive to produce. Industry-wide research published research from Kantar Worldpanel Survey in 2018 confirms that consumers are unwilling to pay more for this type of plastic packaging, but expect industry to take responsibility and design and manufacture using more environmentally responsible packaging materials. Biodegradable plastics are available. However, they are expensive and...
Read MoreAs a Charpak client you benefit from much more than just thermoformed manufacturing. Every design render is bespoke, ensuring the end packaging product meets your business' demands. Charpak's end-to-end solution brings you first class consultancy and delivers the highest quality manufacture of rigid plastic packaging. We guarantee delivery of imaginative, world-class quality vacuum formed, thermoformed packaging solutions. We guarantee every design is fully manufacturable We guarantee service with...
Read MoreThe ultra-modern CNC machine enables even more complex thermoformed packaging tooling to be milled at high precision and at high speed, custom-made to all shapes and sizes. Manufacturing the highest quality products for Charpak clients, in an even shorter lead time is crucial to meet the high standards Charpak prides itself on. The company prides itself on investing in the latest technology and equipment to deliver...
Read MoreCharpak is committed to environmentally friendly business practices to minimise environmental impact. Charpak design products for maximum recyclability (where end use allows). End of life considerations during the design and production process include closed loop recycling or secondary home use. Charpak’s target is zero waste to landfill with current operations at 95% recyclability. Internal policies ensure all internal waste is segregated to maximise waste recycling...
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Whilst the media is dominated by headlines surrounding plastic packaging waste we must be careful not to demonise all plastic packaging. Across the supply chain, businesses need to respond with actions that do not shift the environmental and recycling problem from one type of packaging material, to other less reusable or less recyclable alternatives. There is no doubt unrecyclable single-use plastics are a bad thing. Everyone...
Read MoreCorporate responsibility and sustainability of packaging is core to our business. With plastics demand expected to double in the next 20 years Charpak is committed to delivering a SMART, realistic, co-ordinated and collaborative sustainable solution for our clients. All materials Charpak use are produced from either a recycled grade plastic, or are fully reusable or recyclable. We mark all manufactured products with the correct recycle...
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We ask all Charpak team members to work within our Charpak Charter company standards ensuring we operate effectively as a unified, inclusive and fully collaborative and inclusive team: Acting with Humility: We work together and treat each other with respect Operating with Care: By using our wisdom, experience and judgement to behave and operate in a sensible, practical and sustainable way Dedicated to Excellence: Going...
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Charpak are delighted to welcome two highly talented packaging designers to the Charpak Technical Design team. Packaging Designer, Max Cubitt Award-winning product designer Max Cubitt has an impressive MSC in Integrated Product Design from the University of Brunel. Max has also been recognised by Marks & Spencer, Birds Eye and BT winning 3 design awards for his product innovation. Max brings 6 years' product design experience from the...
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