Other news:
03/11/2008: Fords at PackExpo 2008, 9-13th November
FORDS will be launching a number of new innovations at PackExpo, including a new Capping Press concept and a new easy-peel closure.
07/11/2008: New website launched
Fords Packaging Systems are pleased to announce the launch of their new website to coincide with their debut at the PackExpo exhibition in Chicago.
19/01/2009: Fords to exhibit at Anuga FoodTec, March 10-13th
FORDS will be exhibiting at the Anuga Foodtec in Köln from the 10th-13th March 2009. A number of new, innovative capping and sealing solutions will be unveiled in Europe for the first time.
30/03/2009: New Managing Director at Fords
After 13 years at the helm of Fords, Peter Smith is looking forward to a new life in retirement, and he is succeeded as Managing Director by Martin Boyce, effective from 23rd March 2009.
19/06/2009: 'Easy-Peel' - Better peelability and reduced costs!
Fords were invited by a leading Greek dairy manufacturer to the common problem of cap peelability. Fage worked closely with Fords to develop an aesthetically pleasing aluminium closure with 'Easy-Peel' qualities..... and they saved money!
21/10/2009: New Maintenance Support Initiative
Building on its established maintenance support, Ford Packaging Systems have lauched two new support package options to offer greater levels of customer support
04/01/2010: Retirement of Chris Elphee
As the new decade dawns, Chris Elphee will begin his well earned retirement from Ford's.
01/04/2010: Fords to exhibit at Total 2010 May 25th to 27th
Fords will be exhibiting at Total 2010 at the NEC Birmingham, May 25th to May 27th 2010, in hall 5, stand 5745 with innovative capping and sealing solutions
26/04/2010: New Appointment
We are pleased to announce, John Wheelwright has joined Fords as the Managing Director.
26/05/2010: Successful completion of NVQ Business Improvement
We are pleased to announce that Lee Brocklesby, Christine Croymans, Craig Whitehead, Carol Phillips, Sherrie Henson, Steve James and Adrian Warne have successfully completed their NVQ level 2 in Business Improvement Techniques
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30/03/2009: New Managing Director at Fords
After 13 years at the helm of Fords, Peter Smith is looking forward to a new life in retirement, and he is succeeded as Managing Director by Martin Boyce, effective from 23rd March 2009.
Martin Boyce, is a 42 year old Chartered Engineer, with a background in manufacturing engineering and general management, primarily gained in the Aerospace sector. He also worked for several years as an industrial consultant including several assignments with major blue-chip clients in the food, pharmaceutical and automotive industries.
Martin said, "I am pleased to be joining Fords at an exciting time in its development. I am determined to ensure that Fords continues its consistent growth path and capitalises on the strong strategic partnerships that have been forged over many years."
The Company has invested continuously in new technological developments and innovative new products, and is poised to benefit from its market-leading position especially in capping and sealing systems.
Peter will continue working in the company until the end of April to ensure an orderly handover.