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21/08/10

 

RAW MATERIAL SUPPLY SHORTAGES – PLASTIC

Due to the growing global demand for HDPE, LDPE & PP and the succession of ‘force majeure’ and site closures has led to reduced availability of polymer across Europe and a subsequent increase  in raw material costs.

For example HDPE, typically used to manufacture industrial drums, was on average £1039/te at the end of Q2 2010.  The average July price was £1040 per tonne suggesting an element of stability in the market following a 25% increase in polymer prices during the last 12 months. These price hikes have seen a greater emphasis by package buyers to seek innovative solutions including pack redesign, downgauging and packaging re-use.

 

01/08/10

 

Outpace have recently sponsored the Laurence Jackson School Under 16`s girls Hockey team in Guisborough.  Outpace are delighted to sponsor such a cuase which enables the students to stay active and enjoy competitive sports

 

01/07/10

 

Outpace are 10 years old!!

Can you believe that? It only seems like yesterday that Gary and I were leaving our ICI office on the Friday and walking back in the following Monday as the brand new owners and Directors of Outpace.

What was going on 10 years ago? For starters our old company was still around but shrinking fast and was finally purchased by Akzo Nobel. Not many people had even heard of Ineos, but now they are a massive chemical company that have bought quite a large number of ex ICI businesses.

Outpace would like to thank everyone who has played a part in our success and by staying with us through the years.   With the ever changing business world, many responsibilities have changed, in particular Corporate and social responsibility no longer only affects the larger PLC's;  packaging recycling is a now very high profile and environmental  policies  are now at the forefront of business  strategy.  With this new found 'care for the environment' comes new fantastic opportunities for Outpace.

Again Thank you and heres to another 10 years!!!!

 

25/05/10

 

B&Q's latest kitchen brochure features the Carrierpac as a great example of package reduction and sustainability. Read the article from B&Q by clicking the thumbnail on the right or to view the whole brochure click here. and see page 243.

 

 

 

 

 

01/05/10

 

Tim was invited to the launch of Packaging News magazines 'Packaging and the Environmental survey 2010' at the media groups offices in Hammersmith, London. There was a good mix of attendees with the key points of the environmental packaging waste survey announced by the magazines editor Josh Brooks. Tim even had the opportunity of explaining the Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system to some of the magazines staff after the survey highlighted a poor understanding of the system amongst survey participants.

Please link this link for the full packaging survey results

 

01/03/10

Second stage of Courtauld Commitment start this Thursday!
Click here to read more........
Carrierpac has significantly helped B&Q on their mission to reduce packaging and carbon emissions, if you believe Carrierpac could help you please call 01642 469400 and speak to Tim!

 

23/02/10

Tim Hutchinson was asked to share his experiences at the recent 'Chance to Change' event at Newcastle Civic Hall. The event was sponsored by One North East, Business Link, the Entrepreneurs Forum and attended by all the North East Council's trying to encourage local people to form their own businesses.  Tim was asked to present his experiences after being made redundant by ICI in 2000 and forming Outpace. Full article

 

01/01/10

£2.35 MILLION SAVINGS GENERATED BY CARRIERPAC Latest statistics show that Carrierpac has reduced B&Q`s packaging and associated costs even further since the introduction of Carrierpac in January 2008, B&Q are £2.35 million better off thanks to the re-usable package. These savings are based on the reduction of single trip packaging, reduced re-delivery costs due to the number of kitchen worktops not being damaged during transit and savings on their UK Packaging waste costs. B&Q have also further reduced the amount of single trip packaging that potentially ends up in land fill by 2897 tonnes. On top of these measurable savings is an even bigger figure of customer satisfaction.

 

16/11/09

Outpace have recently been interviewed by the local North East Gazette on the current success of Carrierpac. It also covers why its important that Companies start implementing packaging that is re-usable. See the full article

 

22/10/09

Outpace sponsor local North East team Oaksway Netball Club.  With a donation of £200 andthe blood sweat and tears of one of the Outpace Directors the money and effort will contribute towards the running of the club, improving facilities and training.  Oaksway would like to thank Outpace for their continued support.

 

20/09/09

Carrierpac has been mentioned in WRAP`s Retail Innovation Newsletter.  Along with £1 million savings it mentions how cardboard usage has reduced significantly by 1200 tonnes and that the Carrierpac has been rolled out nationwide within B&Q.  To read more please look at www.wrap.org.uk

 

01/08/09

Recent quote from the Business Improvements Manager at CEVA Logistics who transport B&Q kitchens for home delivery

"With a highly successful CEVA-designed return loop, Carrierpacs are now in full national use. As well as saving over a million pounds a year on packaging costs alone, there have also been significant reductions in damages and an unprecedented low daily attrition rate of just 0.18% since Carrierpacs were introduced. In addition, CEVA has also prevented 1,200 tonnes of cardboard reaching the waste stream every year."

Kevin Corby, Business Improvements Manager at CEVA Logistics

 

01/07/09

The Outpace appraisal of existing pallet specifications, used to support and distribute FIBCs, enabled the Ineos Vinyl's business to deliver major reductions in pallet spend. Following this success, Ineos Vinyl's have broadened the packaging development scope to include an Outpace review of the FIBC specifications used in the UK, Germany and Sweden.

 

 

25/06/09

The Entrepreneurs Forum have included an article about Outpace in their latest Forum magazine. Below is a link to the article introducing Outpace Ltd as new members, the article can be found on page 34.

 

01/06/09

 

The Packaging Strategy

 

The Government have this month issued a new 'Packaging Strategy' which outlines plans to improve the design and manufacture of packaging. It also includes strategies on recycling, reduction and most important to Outpace, reusability. Under this section Carrierpac is mentioned as a successful example of reusable packaging. This is great news as Carrierpac has been recognised by the Government and WRAP to be a flourishing and rewarding product with regards to reusability and a good demonstration of the 'closed loop system'.

 

01/06/09

 

Valpak Contract

 

Outpace have been rewarded with a Valpak contract for the 5th consecutive year to complete member packaging waste audits in the North East, North West and Yorkshire regions. We have also strengthened our service to enable us to carry out audits further a field which now includes Southern Scotland and the East Midlands.

 

20/04/09

 

Outpace have recently been accepted by the Entrepreneurs Forum to share our experiences and encourage potential entrepreneurs generate their ideas. Working with fellow entrepreneurs Outpace will be able to identify opportunities and maximise the value we bring to the business and the wider economy. In particular this will open new avenues for our latest venture, Carrierpac.

 

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