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Chadwicks Shrink Sleeves
Chadwicks Shrink Sleeves is a UK based company. The company manufactures shrink sleeves and labels that are widely used in the following market sectors: Dairy, Sauces, Condiments, Chilled foods, Confectionery, Deserts and Seasoning, Energy and Sports Drinks, Soft Drinks, Juices, Spirits, Hot Drinks, Cocktails, Alco pops, Detergent, Coffee, Oils & Lubricants, Cosmetics, Pet food, Household, Paints
History
The story of Chadwicks Shrink Sleeves can be traced back to the milk bottle top.
In 1935 Ronald Chadwick began work as a general supplier to the farming community around Bury. He supplied them everything they needed for their business – eventually including foil tops to cover the bottles of milk filled on local farms.
In the late 1960s new food products started to arrive in shops, such as yoghurts, that could also make use of aluminium lids. Demand increased and by 1975 Chadwicks, now being run by Ronald’s son Tom, ended agricultural supplies and focussed solely on lid manufacture.
As the phenomenon of supermarkets spread across the UK the need for tamper-evident packaging became a top priority so Chadwicks shifted production towards heat-seal lids that offered the security that consumers and retailers required.
By 1987 Chadwicks began printing as well as punching its own lids. It became a pivotal moment in the company’s development as it opted to invest in pioneering new flexographic printing technology rather than the roto-gravure process, as the emphasis was placed on short-term flexibility and efficiency.
In 1988 an additional production site opposite the main building in Villiers Street was built. By 1993 production had increased so much that Chadwicks received the Queen’s Award for Export in recognition of its international trade.
In the late 1990s Chadwicks became part of the global Clondalkin Group.
References
Packaging News - Chadwicks Expands into Shrink Sleeve market
CYLEX - Chadwicks of Bury Ltd
Chadwicks acquires DCM sleeving machine
Chadwicks Expands into Shrink Sleeve market
Kelly Search - Chadwicks of Bury Ltd
Clondalkin Group - Chadwicks Shrink SleevesExternal links
Categories:- Manufacturing companies of the United Kingdom
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