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15 Mar

Charpak expands production capacity

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In 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...

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14 Mar

Biodegradable and PEF plastics explained

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There 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...

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14 Mar

Our approach to New Product Development

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Charpak’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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14 Mar

Charpak invests in state-of-the-art Kiefel machines

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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...

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12 Mar

Are biodegradable plastics the right solution?

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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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09 Mar

Charpak invests in a cutting edge new milling machine

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The ultra-modern CNC machine enables even more complex thermoformed packaging tooling to be milled at high precision and at high speed, custom-made to all shapes and sizes. Manufacturing the highest quality products for Charpak clients, in an even shorter lead time is crucial to meet the high standards Charpak prides itself on. The company prides itself on investing in the latest technology and equipment to deliver...

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09 Mar

Designing for the environment

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Charpak is committed to environmentally friendly business practices to minimise environmental impact. Charpak design products for maximum recyclability (where end use allows).  End of life considerations during the design and production process include closed loop recycling or secondary home use.   Charpak’s target is zero waste to landfill with current operations at 95% recyclability. Internal policies ensure all internal waste is segregated to maximise waste recycling...

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08 Mar

Charpak’s environmental commitments

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Corporate responsibility and sustainability of packaging is core to our business. With plastics demand expected to double in the next 20 years Charpak is committed to delivering a SMART, realistic, co-ordinated and collaborative sustainable solution for our clients.   All materials Charpak use are produced from either a recycled grade plastic, or are fully reusable or recyclable. We mark all manufactured products with the correct recycle...

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09 Feb

Award-winning designers join the Charpak Team

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Charpak are delighted to welcome two highly talented packaging designers to the Charpak Technical Design team.   Packaging Designer, Max Cubitt   Award-winning product designer Max Cubitt has an impressive MSC in Integrated Product Design from the University of Brunel. Max has also been recognised by Marks & Spencer, Birds Eye and BT winning 3 design awards for his product innovation.   Max brings 6 years' product design experience from the...

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