Charpak has enjoyed a reputation for innovative advanced performance engineering in high-precision thermoforming for many years, so it was not wholly unexpected when our directors, Paul and Gary Smith, received a VIP invitation to attend the Formula One Rolex British Grand Prix Business Friday at Silverstone. Apart from being one of the most prestigious and high profile International sporting events held in the UK, the British...
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The Environmental Packaging Summit is taking place on Tuesday 16th July 2019. Hosted by Packaging News and taking place at The Crystal in London, this one-day event examines how the packaging industry can respond to the growing pressure on sustainability, from design and manufacture through to end of life and waste management. Liz Bonnin kicks off the Summit with an inspiring Keynote session setting the scene...
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Inside Own Brands – Summer 2019 Charpak Ltd have collaborated with Inside Own Brands, the online quarterly magazine that brings together expert knowledge, opinion and insights into the latest trends and news from the world of retail own brand. This collaboration is to offer our customers insight from a range of industry experts, to help them get the most from their supply chain. Read and Download the...
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The Recycling Event on 2nd July 2019 promises to be an insightful one day event for many Charpak clients and customers to gain the latest industry-leading knowledge. The comprehensive exhibition and conference programme covers new developments in materials and technologies, recycling solutions and new waste management innovations that aim to resolve the challenges and ensure it doesn’t cost the earth. Heralded as a must attend event...
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The Automotive Team were invited to the prestigious Summer Reception at the House of Lords on Tuesday 18th June 2019. In his element with his advanced engineering peers, Niall Johanson, Automotive Lead, spent the time networking with key decision-makers and Automotive industry leaders having animated discussions about the Charpak collaborative approach with the OEMs, and each tier of the supply chain. They were energised about the...
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Spreading the word to help reduce plastic pollution, as part of Charpak Ltd’s community engagement initiatives the company welcomed the Essex Avenue Community Tenants and Residents Association litter picking team to their Cambridgeshire based Headquarters on Wednesday 29th May. The dedicated group of adults and children who range from 5 years – 75 years litter pick in their local community during school holidays. Joined by a...
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As a Founding Member of The UK Plastics Pact, Charpak Ltd are actively involved in the systematic change of this world-first initiative to transform the plastic packaging system. We are ensuring that packaging is recyclable, and recycled - working collaboratively with our clients, NGOs, Local Authorities and industry associations. Charpak is committed to providing more sustainable packaging solutions that minimise environmental impact. The Reduce, Reuse...
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Charpak Ltd have produced a series of FAQ guides. You can read, bookmark and download them here. These FAQs answer questions such as why plastic packaging is used; what packaging is recyclable and can be recycled; and why materials are used for different solutions. Plastics Explained Materials Plastics Recycling With our planet’s natural resources under increasing pressure the UK Government’s proposed Resources and Waste Strategy reforms...
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The University of Cambridge partners with Huntingdon-based company as a Circular Economy Case Study The Circular Economy Centre at Cambridge Judge Business School has chosen Huntingdonshire-based packaging manufacturers Charpak Ltd as a Circular Economy case study collaborative partner. Charpak have led the development of the UK’s first Localised Circular Economy in partnership with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Waste Partnership (RECAP). The designers and manufacturers of thermoformed rigid...
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Jonathan Pearson joins Charpak as New Business Development Manager bringing his 16 years packaging experience to the Charpak team. His understanding of all things packaging extends to almost every format and material – from HD/LD poly bags, SRPs, corrugate, tin, to paper. Based in Central Scotland, Jonathan’s focus will be to strengthen the existing relationships with our clients in Scotland, and develop new business opportunities in...
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