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Join the Resealable Revolution

2025-02-07T13:13:31+00:00February 7th, 2025|Categories: lidding, News|Tags: |

We will be showing our new development at Packaging Innovations – resealable lidding film. Ideal for dairy and other food applications, our resealable lidding film is the perfect solution to add a new level of consumer convenience for any brand. Resealable lids are easy to open – and easy to reseal – time and time again, keeping food fresher for longer. Our resealable lidding film can be applied to all standard sizes of packaging and [...]

Chadwicks showcases sustainable lidding innovations at Packaging Innovations

2025-01-24T14:09:12+00:00January 24th, 2025|Categories: aluminium lids, News, pre-cut lidding, Sustainability|Tags: |

PRESS RELEASE Chadwicks showcases sustainable lidding innovations at Packaging Innovations “The addition of rPET lidding with 50 percent PCR to our product portfolio is a key milestone.” Visitors to stand R74 at the annual Packaging Innovations show at the NEC, Birmingham, on 12th and 13th February, will see a wide range of innovative and sustainable lidding solutions from Chadwicks of Bury, a world leader in heat-seal pre-cut lids. Among the featured products is Chadwicks’ latest [...]

Sustainable Lidding Solutions at Scanpack 2024

2024-10-04T10:32:46+00:00October 4th, 2024|Categories: lidding, pre-cut lidding|Tags: |

  4 October 2024 PRESS RELEASE Chadwicks Brings Sustainable Lidding Solutions to the Scandinavian Market Chadwicks, a leading producer of pre-cut lidding solutions, is set to showcase its innovative range of sustainable lidding at Scanpack in Sweden this month.  Among the featured products is Chadwicks' latest rPET pre-cut lidding film, which contains up to 50 percent post-consumer resin (PCR), designed to support both sustainability efforts and plastic packaging regulations. The introduction of rPET pre-cut lids [...]

Celebrating Apprenticeship Success

2024-05-13T11:33:52+00:00May 13th, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: , |

Lauren Stone from Apprentice to Team Leader At Chadwicks, we understand the value of supporting apprenticeships to build a sustainable, high-performing workforce for the long term. We are always delighted to celebrate the achievements of our apprentices, particularly when they choose to continue their career with us. Lauren Stone, who joined us in 2017 as an apprentice, is now a maintenance engineer at Chadwicks and has been making significant progress ever since. Before joining Chadwicks, [...]

Celebrating excellence: BRCGS and ISO 9001

2024-04-17T10:14:57+00:00April 17th, 2024|Categories: Blog, pre-cut lidding|Tags: , , |

Chadwicks is pleased to announce that we have once again achieved the BRCGS Global standard for packaging materials Grade AA certification, demonstrating our commitment to upholding the highest standards of food safety and quality throughout our operations.  BRCGS is a globally recognised authority in consumer protection and brand assurance. Through its comprehensive standards, it sets the benchmark for excellence in food safety, packaging, storage, and distribution.  Karen Moran, Quality and Food Safety Manager at Chadwicks, [...]

Sustainable lidding solutions showcased at APPEX

2024-03-04T12:09:55+00:00March 4th, 2024|Categories: News, pre-cut lidding, Sustainability|

Chadwicks, a leading producer of pre-cut lidding, is set to showcase its latest sustainable lidding solutions at Appex, Australasia’s Processing and Packaging Expo, in March. The company will demonstrate its polypropylene (PP) die-cut lidding, a mono-material solution that is 100 per cent recyclable. PP lidding offers excellent puncture and tear resistance and is suitable for various products, including dairy, snacks, dips, and convenience.  John Harrison, Technical Sales Manager for Australia/New Zealand at Chadwicks, explained: “These [...]

Paul Whelan Appointed Chief Technical Officer

2024-02-05T17:05:27+00:00February 5th, 2024|Categories: Blog, lidding, News|Tags: |

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Whelan as Chief Technical Officer at Chadwicks full-time. Paul brings a wealth of experience, having been an integral part of the Chadwicks’ team for numerous years.  Alongside building on our technical relationships with customers, Paul will be focused on accelerating the development of alternative materials and establishing contingency supply sources, enabling us to introduce more competitive and sustainable options for customers. Paul will also spearhead Chadwicks’ [...]

QR codes on die-cut lidding

2024-02-02T13:11:14+00:00February 2nd, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

Using QR codes on die-cut lidding can turn your lids into a powerful marketing tool. Here’s how: 1. Simplify Information Access QR codes remove the need for tiny print when providing essential information about a product. Consumers can access additional details about your product by scanning the QR code on the die-cut lid. Whether it's nutritional information, usage instructions, or other relevant details, QR codes streamline information access, providing a user-friendly experience. 2. Engage with [...]

Aluminium lidding seals it for Collagen Booster

2024-01-15T11:57:49+00:00January 15th, 2024|Categories: aluminium lids, Blog, lidding, pre-cut lidding|Tags: , |

  Being a manufacturer of pre-cut lidding Chadwicks’ supplies packaging to many different types and sizes of businesses, including business start-ups and it’s always rewarding when we get the opportunity to assist a new venture, like Collagen Booster. The Collagen Booster journey began in 2018 when one of the founders faced chronic gastrointestinal issues. Despite extensive medical tests, the cause remained elusive. Introducing collagen-rich bone broth and intermittent fasting into her daily routine alleviated her [...]

Spoon-in-Lid Solution for Infant Formula Packaging

2023-11-22T14:09:38+00:00November 22nd, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

Pre-cut lidding manufacturer, Chadwicks, in collaboration with plastic engineering specialist, Tekplas, has developed a spoon-in-lid solution for the infant formula market in New Zealand, Australia and East Asia. In a departure from traditional packaging, which involves placing the scoop spoon inside the can of formula, this solution incorporates a plastic spoon securely sealed within the over-lid, with a transparent die-cut lid provided by Chadwicks. The over-lid and scoop are injection-molded by Tekplas, and all the [...]

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