Specialists in Filling and Packaging Technology Innovation through Understanding

About us Attila Packaging provides reliable but creative and innovative solutions in the linked disciplines of packaging technology and operational fill and pack manufacturing. Integrating strategy, innovation, development, implementation and supply chain processes presents significant opportunity in creating optimum solutions cross business. The company is managed by an experienced team led by Chris Waterhouse dedicated to providing a highly customised service to our clients. Attila Packaging is a "one stop shop" that will, in partnership with the client, develop and deliver your company or product packaging strategy along with the complimentary fill and pack manufacturing facilities and supply chain. From initial needs identification, innovation stimulation, Technovation events through to line commissioning Attila Packaging will reliably deliver the programme on the promises made. With all projects personally overseen by Chris Waterhouse with support as necessary by a tried and tested network of affiliates Attila Packaging has a proven track record in delivering complex projects to tight timelines across a range of international companies. Chris Waterhouse, working with major Blue Chip organisations, has led at various times programmes in the following broad business areas; organisational change, filling and packing (including SMED techniques), packaging optimisation, innovation and development projects at European and Global levels. All have been characterised by the delivery of robust and innovative solutions that have taken into account a thorough understanding of the complex needs of the Global supply chain and the final customer. Chris's expertise in this area has been recognised by his peers in the AgroChemical Industry by election to the role of Vice Chairman of the European Crop Protection Association Packaging and Transport Expert Group (ECPA PTEG). In this role he has been instrumental in the development of cross European strategies on the handling of waste packaging, counterfeit defence and legislation affecting Dangerous Goods transport. Nicola, as Company Secretary, is responsible for the back office organisation to ensure that all our projects and assignments are run most efficiently. Based in Hampshire Chris and Nicola are well placed for all national and international transport links making attendance at customer facilities simple, cost effective and efficient. Examples of the type of work we undertake Attila Packaging with in excess of 20 years experience gained in manufacturing and operations management, strategy development and packaging technology areas can provide a set of robust and innovative solutions to many of today's business challenges:- Develop programmes to improve manufacturing performance; efficiency, cost base, quality, flexibility and responsiveness. Deliver capability improvement programmes for staff, packaging systems and manufacturing assets. Facilitate processes to increase the speed and effectiveness of the cycle of innovation whilst creating an environment where idea sharing is the norm rather than the exception. Create and implement strategies to maintain compliance particularly in the field of Hazardous Goods. Development of packaging strategies for products or entire portfolios with the associated manufacturing supply chains and assets. Advise on and support organisational and supply chain change programmes. Particular expertise managing product manufacturing relocations and re-commissioning on filling and packing assets. Undertake business or market reviews; identify where business opportunities exist and create the associated business case to enhance and/or optimise business performance. Facilitate process and system review to enable optimised business management typically utilising Internet based software solutions. Development of specification and compliance systems. Cost reduction and sourcing strategy development and implementation. Fill and pack line design, project management and commissioning. Some of our more recent Projects Packaging range consolidation and optimisation post corporate merger reducing cost and level of complexity to the tune of $7 million Packaging Design and Innovation Projects, a small selection are identified below Small Dose pack for Asian Market, manufacturing in region - patented and Starpack Award Small Dose pack for European Market, eastern Europe plus Africa and Middle East - patented Combi-Pack concept and the associated supply chain to maximise flexibility and levels of responsiveness. Pack light-weighting with logistics optimisation - Starpack Award Packaging range rationalisation Rapid prototyping philosophy and programme set up Business Strategy Development and Implementation Anti-Counterfeit Technical Strategy development and implementation Review of major Asian investment resulting in philosophy change/increase in fill and pack facility. Supply Chain re-engineering for complex pack assemblies. Review and recommendations on the use of Refillable pack systems. Review and recommendations on future of Manufacturing site network. Business process improvements Upgraded processes to handle packaging complaints Upgraded processes in handling of customer complaints Introduced innovation capture and communication process, increasing corporate awareness of development and technology growth Introduced processes and software to effectively and rapidly handle counterfeit activity reporting and investigation. Lead Time Reduction and Flexibility Programmes Formulation Flexibility and RFT programmes Rapid Changeover Programmes (SMED) Late Customisation supply chain re-engineering Production line audit and resolution of capacity problems Line quality improvement programme Compliance Strategy Development and implementation Hazardous Goods Transport Packaging Waste handling and recycling Quality Compliance Packaging Technical and Purchasing Strategy development and implementation including associated processes Quality Assurance Programme development Technology strategies developed and implemented Machinery philosophy programme Capability Development with staff ILUD staff capability growth programme Programme to convert single competence to Multi-skilled craftsmen Why contact us now? Organisations rightly focus on their core business activities. This frequently results in the lack of availability of specialist staff for short to medium term programme management and project work. Delivery of business improvement programmes, strategy implementation, innovation and product development programmes all need such specialists and it is here that Attila Packaging makes its contribution. Creating the edge that will generate the success for which you are striving is where the insight from Attila Packaging will truly add value to your bottom line. Contact Details Our contact details are shown below where we will be happy to discuss your precise needs Direct Line +44 (0) 1730 895950 Mobile - Chris +44 (0) 7752 668409 Email - chris@attilapackaging.co.uk Registered Address: 17 Pine Walk, Liss Forest, Hants, GU33 7AT, United Kingdom Registered in England and Wales no: 5937506