An easy way to increase plastics recycling rates in the UK is simple On Pack Recycling Labels. And for retailers and manufacturers to add the plastic resin codes onto all plastic packaging in addition to the OPRL guidelines. One of the biggest barriers for consumers, author included, is when there's no plastics packaging symbol, or clear on pack recycling labels. With over 380 local authority...
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Charpak is pleased to welcome Niall Johanson to head up its burgeoning business in the automotive sector and within complex manufacturing supply chains. Niall’s vast experience is well known in the industry from Formula One and throughout general automotive. Niall’s 2 decades of expertise comes from working for and alongside Peugeot-Citroen, Renault and others, especially within high-performance engineering, Formula One and World Rally. Niall’s enthusiasm for clever...
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The sun shone down on Charpak employees, their families and dogs at the annual Family Fun Day at Hinchingbrooke Countryside Park, Huntingdon on Saturday 4th August. As a family run business, the Directors are keen to reward employees for their dedication and hard work with fun and festivities. Hosting the Family Fun Day the well equipped Countryside Centre catered for hungry mouths, and Face Painting for...
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Charpak Managing Director, Paul Smith, presented Christopher Bowmen with his Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacturing (Engineering Maintenance) Certificate in the Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies on Friday 10th August 2018 at the Employee of the Month presentation in front of over 100 employees, showing the company’s appreciation of the hard work he has put in. Dedicated as ever Christopher came straight off the production floor to...
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Charpak’s latest purchase of its new Kiefel KMD78 thermoforming machine is part of the company’s 5 year multi-million development programme. This latest new equipment is in addition to the capital expenditure in 2 new Illig RD53D machines in the first six months of this year. The Company’s strategic 5 year investment plan is well underway, with delivery of the third new Kiefel KMD78 thermoforming machine, which...
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Offering the complete packaging service Charpak design, prototyping, tooling and production capabilities are ALL in-house. Our UK-based Cambridgeshire headquarters provides bespoke packaging solutions for UK, European and global supply chains. We offer the complete service from initial concept designs to full manufacture. Our responsive team can design and manufacture your packaging in just 29 days. Charpak's highly professional, dynamic experts are brilliant in their ability to...
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As part of the company's expansion plans and continued investment in the business Charpak have secured two additional storage premises in Tower Close, Huntingdon. Nick Capeling, Logistics Manager says: “Our combined facilities at Tower Close mean we can be even more responsive to our customer needs, ensuring efficiency in production, warehousing and distribution of stock. By producing large production runs using modern machinery enables us to...
Read MoreM&S set a challenge to Charpak's imaginative product packaging designers to find a manufacturing solution to develop a beautifully crafted premium party cake. What is now commonplace in stores started with a blue sky idea session with Charpak and M&S' packaging developers working through "We need to manufacture a “hidden centre” product on a scalable large quantity...
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...
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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...
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