We are pleased to announce the launch of our PPE Face Visor Kits, designed for the comfort and protection of NHS staff and key workers across the country. Whilst we are currently prioritising the NHS, we are also offering this to wider Key Industries, where applicable, including food production/distribution, transport & retail workers to help keep our industries and economy running smoothly. We are now in...
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Protecting People, the Planet and ensuring Business Continuity. Updated 31 March 2020 While UK food retailers, and food manufacturers work tirelessly to support the nation and supply food to #feedthenation Charpak continues to supply hygienic, food grade approved essential packaging. With standard clear rPET or rPET/PE we can offer a fast turnaround for the most essential items. Everyone within the Charpak team has risen to the challenge during...
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Charpak would like to reassure our customers, employees and suppliers that Charpak take our duty of care very seriously. Actively supporting the medical sector and FMCG food sector we help keep the supply chain moving. For food packaging, fast prototyping, and medical transit-tray protective packaging needs, Contact Us Updated 26/03/2020 As part of Charpak business operations, our robust business continuity plan is fully functional and underway to mitigate risks,...
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Investing heavily in new materials development over the last 12 months, Charpak continues to manufacture widely recycled packaging from a minimum of 75% recycled PET, some of which includes the local circular economy recycled resources. When more packaging is recycled because consumers believe and trust that it is re-used, we will have access to more circular resource, and contribute even greater to reducing packaging (and...
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As active Founding Members of The UK Plastics Pact, Charpak is proud to be making significant contributions towards achieving The UK Plastics Pact targets. This unique collaborative initiative will create a circular economy for plastics and aims to achieve a systematic overhaul of the plastics system in the UK. It brings together businesses from across the entire value chain, with UK Government and NGOs to tackle...
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Last month we conducted a seminar introducing “Circular Economy Solutions for High-Performance Engineering” as part of the Professional Motorsport World Expo conference programme. The well attended audience included Pan-European industry leaders who were looking to find out more about how to embed sustainability and circular economy business models into their heart of their businesses. Niall Johanson’s seminar commenced with a 40 min. talk on the circular...
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The new Cambridge Creative Circular Plastics Centre (CirPlas) at the University of Cambridge focuses on innovations in plastic use, re-use and avoiding use. Funded by UK Research and Innovation, CirPlas aims to eliminate plastic waste by combining blue-sky thinking with practical measures, connecting expertise across the disciplines and collaborating with industry and local government. To find out more about the pioneering research being undertaken on reducing plastic...
Read MoreAs part of Charpak’s programme to support Huntingdonshire, Peterborough and Cambridgeshire residents to with their product, packaging and recycling awareness, Charpak joined the Oxmoor Community Group’s Christmas Coffee morning on 28th November 2019. Receiving a warm welcome from the host, Councillor Jill Tavener, and all attendees, Charpak outlined how the company is committed to reducing plastic waste, and reuses existing materials through the Cambridgeshire-wide local circular...
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With a focus on ‘The Business of the Future’, the Silverstone Technology Cluster’s Design, Simulation & Metrology special interest group on 10th December 2019 is exploring new technologies and processes which help businesses become more efficient and effective in an ever-changing world. Hosted by Grant Thornton and centrally located in Milton Keynes, The packed agenda is full of revolutionary Industry 4.0 technology solutions. To book your...
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Charpak Managing Director, Paul Smith, was interviewed by Packaging Innovations to discuss the importance of value-added packaging for the drinks sector and the significant difference it can make to spirits producers, distillers and those throughout the premium drinks sector. Q: Why is value added packaging so important in the drinks sector? We know Value Added Packaging (VAP) is an important part of the drinks brands' portfolios because...
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