2017 Champion Hot Rod Racers The Outlaw Anglia's Reaction Time Trophy for the best reaction time off the start line was won by OA99, Ginner Middleton. The Reaction Time trophy was awarded to the winner with the most outstanding performance times across 3 races from the season. Charpak were proud to provide the impressive trophy - conceptually developed, designed and manufactured in-house by Charpak. Rachel Hamilton, Quality...
Read MoreCharpak design and manufacture rigid plastic packaging which are made from the below materials: Clear rPET Clear rPET plastic contains a minimum of 50% PCW (post consumer waste) and up to 25% in-process waste Charpak reprocesses it's scrap back into material we purchase from our supply chain Clear rPET is widely recycled Black rPET Contains 50% PCW and up to 25% in-process waste Charpak has a closed-loop...
Read MoreCharpak Ltd have been awarded the Highly Commended Runner Up in the UK SME’s Business Culture Awards 2017. The Business Culture Awards gives forward-thinking organisations a way to celebrate work which sets up their employees to succeed – recognising how their people’s employment experience is fundamental to business performance. In a highly competitive category representing the UK’s SMEs Charpak collected the Runners Up, Highly Commended national...
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With plastics and the environmental issues being a hot topic, there is no better time to invest in the least environmentally damaging packaging. Committed to minimising environmental impact, Charpak's latest patented packaging innovation Twist-Loc is a fully recyclable rPET thermformed container. The rPET lid and base firmly locks into place. Its integrated locking device has zero 'tear-off bits' to minimise leakage into the environment. By using...
Read MoreIn support of Charpak's growth a new Illig RD53d arrived in September 2017. This additional investment augments Charpak's ability to provide its client industry-leading turnaround times from initial concept designs, prototypes, tooling and to production - within 29 days. Charpak's thermoforming capabilities to produce increasingly complex and innovative rigid plastic packaging are sector leading. Technical Director, Gary Smith is delighted with this new investment saying: [qodef_blockquote text="A...
Read MoreThere are viable alternatives to fossil fuel based plastics, which are currently more expensive to produce. Recent tests by the supermarkets have shown that consumers are reticent to pay more for this packaging. This is a particularly hot topic following Blue Planet II, and wider reporting in the media on environmental issues relating to discarded plastic. Biodegradable plastics, environmentally friendly plastics and plant based plastics are...
Read MoreCharpak’s commitment to NPD includes investment in global market research by industry sector, packaging trends, and changing consumer behaviour. This is conducted through qualitative and quantitive research in partnership with internationally recognised third parties including the SMMT, Mintel and Kantar World Panel. The Charpak NPD Team are constantly innovating: exploring new creative design ideas reviewing and testing product capabilities investigating new technological and packaging developments future...
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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...
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