Highlighting to over 100 delegates the increasing importance of designing sustainability into packaging as a core part of the new product development process Justin Kempson, Charpak Sales & Innovation Director, was speaking at the Consumer Driven Packaging Trends and Innovations Conference at the Museum of London Docklands on 10th October 2018. Recognising the global environmental challenge in which everyone has a part to play Justin Kempson...
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Plastics touch modern life on a daily basis, and as a modern material it has transformed the lives of many. With both the advantages and disadvantages of plastics widely reported in the media, the global plastics pollution problem is continuing to grow and systematic solutions must be addressed by industry and consumers, and responsible action taken. At Charpak we believe sustainable and recyclable plastics have a...
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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’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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Charpak Limited are delighted to announce we have been shortlisted for the prestigious Packaging News UK Packaging Awards in the SME of The Year category. Against a backdrop of the demonisation of plastics, and single use plastics in particular, we are proud to be at the forefront of driving sustainability within the packaging industry and are working with a number of partners to create the Cambridgeshire...
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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...
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Hundreds of thousands of us looked forward to the extended Easter weekend break, the first bank holiday of 2018. The opportunity to spend time with family, friends and indulging in the annual Easter traditions, perhaps with or without Easter Eggs and Easter Egg hunts. The Company Directors, Paul Smith, Gary Smith and Justin Kempson, all keen to join in with the Easter spirit, gave Easter Eggs...
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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...
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