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Meeting Customer Demand
Mon 9th November 2009
Chesapeake is investing over €2 million in its operations in France to strengthen its customer service levels. This includes the installation of a new printing press at its carton production site at Angoulême as well as the construction of a dedicated design studio and packaging research department. In addition, the expansion of the carton production site at Ussel is currently underway which will also be supported by additional ancillary equipment.
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Chesapeake win UK Packaging Award
Thu 5th November 2009
Chesapeake built on its success at the recent Starpack awards ceremony by also winning the ‘Cartonboard Packaging’ category at the UK Packaging Awards on 5th November 2009.
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Chesapeake Completes FSC / PEFC programme
Mon 5th October 2009
Chesapeake has completed a programme to certify all of its 28 paperboard sites in mainland Europe to FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody standards. These standards allow Chesapeake to offer its customers paper-based products that originate from certified well managed forests.
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Green... with a touch of Gold!
Mon 5th October 2009
Chesapeake was once again recognised as the leading innovator in the carton industry at the Starpack Awards on 30th September 2009. It was the only carton company to secure a Gold award, which was gained in the "Environment - New Developments" category for Green & Black’s Easter Egg packs. The judges announced that there were more entries in this category than any other making the achievement even more notable.
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Silver... and good to touch!
Mon 5th October 2009
Chesapeake also won a Silver Starpack Award in the category for Best Luxury Product Design with its Glenfiddich Highland Whisky Cake carton manufactured by Walkers Shortbread. The carton’s appearance is enhanced by a number of striking finishes and print effects to create a highly distinctive and eye catching pack. The judges commented "a beautifully printed carton that gives a real quality feel to a top of the range product."
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Chesapeake earn National Training Award
Thu 24th September 2009
Chesapeake Newcastle was awarded two prestigious awards at the recent National Training Award’s ceremony. The business was awarded both a Regional and National Trading Award for the ‘Partnership and Collaboration’ category in association with Gateshead College.
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Bubbles of Success
Tue 22nd September 2009
Chesapeake has helped to develop a striking pack for Bacardi for its world leading premium gin, Bombay Sapphire. The pack, which is the result of close collaboration between Chesapeake and its suppliers, Bacardi and the design agency, Webb Scarlett de Vlam, incorporates a series of captivating 3D bubbles that are so life-like you feel compelled to touch the carton.
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Effective Finishes
Tue 7th July 2009
Chesapeake is at the forefront in creating sophisticated finishes and print effects. A dedicated team are constantly working on new ideas that can help your brands stand out from the crowd and save you money! From techniques that provide a variety of tactile qualities, to “soft touch” varnishes, to adding a series of prominent varnish lines is all within our capability. Our in-line reticulation process, like soft touch, does not compromise colours but is both visually striking and has a unique quality to its touch.
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News Release
Fri 5th June 2009
Chesapeake Recapitalized and Positioned for Growth
Irving Place Capital and Oaktree Acquire Specialty Packaging Company
Jerry Kerins Assumes Position as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Irving Place Capital and Oaktree Acquire Specialty Packaging Company
Jerry Kerins Assumes Position as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chesapeake Provides 100% Confidence
Wed 29th April 2009
Chesapeake, Europe's leading supplier of paper-based products to the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, has installed a Digicon finishing unit, incorporating a 100% camera inspection system, to support its digital label print process at its Wrexham site in North Wales.
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