Packaging manufacturer Lesters has launched a specialist ‘automotive’ division to help clients reduce their carbon footprint.
The new offer will see the Burntwood-based company work even closer with its growing customer base to help with supply chain optimisation and the replacement of plastics and foams with sustainable packaging mediums.
Automotive Business Manager Mark Aucott said: “Our automotive experience, expertise and consultative approach go beyond the product to help identify and create value in supply chains…whether that is reducing end-to-end costs, increasing efficiencies or boosting sustainability.
“The sector is complex and requires a circular approach and that is where this new offer really comes into its own. From initial consultations and identifying different types of material to testing and tapping into our expansive prototyping capability.”
He continued: “By employing this method, we’ve been able to help several of our automotive customers potentially reduce their supply chain costs by up to 25 per cent – a saving that can run into the hundreds of thousands of pounds.
“We also have the added benefit of Lesters Logistics – our very own supply chain capability that closes the loop for the customer and can provide next day delivery, ‘stock and serve’ and ‘pick and pack’ services.”
Lesters has enjoyed a major period of expansion, with over £7 million invested in creating an ecosystem around its core large format high performance box manufacturing capabilities and capacities.
On the automotive side of the business, Lesters offers heavy duty packaging for extreme protection of intricate components and valuable items, and ‘Easy Pick’ folding pick bins that don’t require gluing or staples, making them easy to assemble.
