- for technical development, Innovation, knowledge, experience and expertise to deliver specialist finishing solutions
Do you ever sit in a meeting discussing a complex and complicated carton and wonder how on earth you are going to glue it…if in fact, it can be glued?
Are you looking to grow your business by taking on work that you would have previously turned away; without having to commit to investing in plant during these uncertain economic times?
“Design has come up with the concept, Sales have sold the idea to the customer – Production said it couldn’t be done.”
“We have turned this type of work away before, we didn’t know you existed.”
“Without fc cartons taking on these trials, we would never have won the work.”
Never say no to a project before you have spoken to us.
If you want Team fc to provide Innovation, knowledge, experience and expertise:
Contact: david@fccartons.co.uk or telephone: 01332 850648
Innovation Centre
The Innovation Centre offers a level of specialist finishing solutions which is unrivalled in the market place. Quite simply we have become the ‘Go-To’ finishing solutions problem solver, where customers and potential customers approach fc to establish the technological possibility of achieving a specific solution.
We continue to develop and extend the process capability we offer. We can now expand the services with the addition of new processes whilst still providing versatility, capacity and efficiency extensions to current processes.
Team fc’s Innovation, knowledge, experience and expertise really makes the difference to ensure the smooth and efficient running of technically challenging designs.
All of this within our ‘BRCGS AA grade’ environment, ensuring we achieve the most efficient and highest quality of finishing, together with exacting standards of hygiene and environmental care.
Managing Director David Woodyatt commented “our ultimate challenge is find ways our finishing can produce solutions which we are told are not possible within the equipment’s capability”
We are very proud of this testimonial as it perfectly sums up our objectives:
“We were told the design specification we had produced could not be finished by an automated process – FC not only provided a solution but could finish at a speed which allowed us to complete the production run on time – on budget.”
If you want Team fc to provide Innovation, knowledge, experience and expertise:
Contact: david@fccartons.co.uk or telephone: 01332 850648
Material Advice
- on how you can make a material contribution to help improve our environment?
We can all contribute by using more environmentally friendly products, we have been surprised at the speed and demand for change from the plastic option to cardboard, paper based fully recyclable, compostable and biodegradable products. There are paperboards specifically designed to package food & drink with heat-seal and oil/grease resistance capabilities to protect the freshness and quality of a huge range of food products. It provides a viable sustainable packaging option without compromising on the quality and freshness of the packaged product and is completely food safe.
- Recyclable
- Compostable
- Biodegradable
- Printable
- Food Safe
Does your knowledge on Films and Susceptors need patching up?
When it comes to the most suitable and economical for Films or Suceptors, it’s a hard choice with so many options out there, but what’s best for your product?
With two window patcher’s and our 1100 Master providing the most complete and efficient window patching capability in the market place and our Digistar WPPP (Window patch and Pick & Place) we can certianly fulfill your patching needs, but with such a large range of products out there, it can be daunting. Here’s a little run down of just some of the things we can offer:
Films:
PET
- Recyclable
- Anti-Mist Coating
- Tough
- Hot and Cold
- Food Safe
Possibly our most versatile film, Polyester (PET). Perfect for a variety of packaging; very tough, recyclable and suitable across a range of temperatures. PET can also be coated to make it Anti-Mist. PET is the most commonly used film material, usually being the most cost effective option for most cartons. It has excellent clarity, great gas barrier properties and is food safe.
RPET
- Recycled
- Recyclable
- Anti-Mist Coating
- Printable
- Food Safe
RPET film is food safe, temperature resistant and available with an anti-mist coating. It boasts many of the same properties as Polyester (PET) and can be used across a plethora of industrial applications and products. Made from a minimum of 30% recycled consumer waste content, RPET is environmentally-friendly and widely considered to be the future of sustainable packaging
APET
- Recycled
- Recyclable
- Anti-Mist Coating
- Food Safe
APET film is an extremely tough, high clarity film that can be easily printed and die cut. Made from partially recycled material, APET is a very good option for those wanting some eco-credentials with high performance. Fit for the microwave and the freezer, APET is also a popular choice for direct food contact packaging.
Acetate
- Recyclable
- Anti-Mist Coating
- Ultra Clear
- UV Protected
- Food Safe
Acetate film is known for its crystal clarity, grease proof properties, water resistance and great electrical insulation. It is also naturally Anti-Mist due to its moisture permeability. This makes it widely suited to direct premium food and medical uses. Made from sustainable wood pulp, it’s fully home compostable and recyclable.
PLA
- Biodegradable
- Anti-Mist Coating
- Food Safe
The front runner of compostable films, is made from corn starch – a renewable, sustainable resource. Production uses 30-50% less fossil fuel than conventional films and it is naturally biodegradable or industrially compostable. It is food safe and can be made with an anti-mist coating.
LDPE
- Recyclable
- Anti-Mist Coating
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE), a lightweight material generally favoured for its elasticity. Despite lacking the clarity of other films, it can have various additives at the manufacturing stage that can alter is appearance. This makes it the ideal solution for bespoke or specialist requirements. LDPE film can be used for anything from UV-inhibiting and anti-static grades to more specific colour requirements.
Susceptors:
EasiCrisp Microwave Susceptor
- Food Safe
- Heat Resistant
- Microwave Safe
EasiCrisp is specifically engineered to aid cooking microwavable products. It helps to produce crispy microwave chips and keeps the crust of a microwave crunchy. It uses the Microwave radiation energy to convert to heat allowing the product to cook from the inside and outside.
For more bespoke options, information or advice please contact: david@fccartons.co.uk
