Showcasing our Capabilities at Global Creative Packaging Exhibition
Global creative packaging exhibition LuxePack 2019 in Monaco was our biggest and best yet!
We've listed some of the highlights and insights from our team below...
We took our world-renowned Colour Lab to Monaco! Our team of colour experts demonstrated how we perfectly create tailor made coloured paper and packaging, with tips on precision colour matching.
We drew crowds of people including designers, packaging professionals and luxury brands!
An insightful conference, with the motto “What you show, is where you go” reiterated throughout.
"Don’t put anything out into the world which might drag you backwards. Always be future-focused".
Meet our Colour Technician and papermaking extraordinaire, Alison Rodwell.
Alison’s papermaking demonstrations were a smash hit with audiences at Luxe Pack in Monaco, where she turned pulp fibre into bright red paper. And she doesn’t stop there...
Alison has even demonstrated this for the Queen and Prince Charles!
We asked Alison a few questions…
What do you enjoy about the work you do?
My work is always varied, and I really enjoy interacting with a lot of different people (royalty included!).
If you could pick up a new skill in an instant, what would it be?
I’d love to speak multiple languages.
What are you watching right now?
I’m currently watching the Netflix series Black Mirror, and loving it!
And finally, what’s your favourite colour?
Orange, because it’s bright and reminds me of warm sunny days and sunsets.
Meet Ahmed Badran, our account manager for the DACH region, covering Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
After working with his dad, Ahmed’s first professional job was as a paper salesman and now provides tailor made luxury packaging solutions to the European market.
Looking to the future, Ahmed hopes to see the paper and packaging industries improve their sustainability credentials and reduce the need for plastic. We asked Ahmed a few questions…
What are you watching/reading/listening to right now?
I’m watching the series ‘Good Omens’ the series, reading ‘Loki: Where Mischief Lies’ by Mackenzi Lee and listening to a variety of music genres including reggae, dancehall, dubstep, D’n’B, hip hop, funk and soul.
Can you tell us about something that you’re proud of?
I’m most proud of my two daughters.
Favourite piece of advice?
Change the things you can and accept the ones you can’t.
And finally, what’s your favourite colour?
A deep, solid green, because it’s calming and reminds me of nature.
Meet our Sales Director and Milton Keynes Dons super fan, Nick Barnes.
An expert salesman and innovative business professional, Nick started off his sales career selling shoes in his local store every Saturday. A fast career progression now means Nick’s clients include companies from around the globe who are looking for innovative paper and packaging solutions. We asked Nick a few questions…
What are you watching/reading/listening to right now?
I’m watching Mindhunter on Netflix, reading Talk like Ted by Carmine Gallo and listening to The Black Keys and White Denim.
Favourite piece of advice?
The time to fix the roof is when the sun is shining.
What would you like to see happen in the paper and packaging industries over the next decade?
I think we’ve got an exciting future ahead of us. I’d like to see an increase in both closed loop packaging and sustainable fibre sources.
And finally, what’s your favourite colour?
Green because it reminds me of the favourite places – the Lake District and a football pitch.
Next up in our #MeetTheTeam series, is COLOURFORM™ Marketing Manager, Hannah March.
Not afraid of a challenge (or adventure!), Hannah has worked in London, Sydney, Manchester and Kendal since graduating from The University of Edinburgh.
Hannah has been part of the James Cropper team for over two years and is now responsible for driving the business development for its newest enterprise COLOURFORM™.
We asked Hannah a few questions…
Have you ever met anyone famous?
I was lucky enough to meet Prince Charles when he visited the mill.
If you could pick up a new skill in an instant, what would it be?
I’ve love to be able to play the piano.
Favourite quote?
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt
And finally, what’s your favourite colour?
My favourite colour is coral. It reminds me of sunsets and dawn, which always make me hopeful for a beautiful day ahead.
Meet our COLOURFORM™ Commercial Director, Susan Wilson.
Sue is a people person and a problem solver. It’s her job to get in front of our customers, find out what’s important to their brand and how we can bring their ideas to life.
We asked Sue a few questions…
Have you ever met anyone famous?
I once met Her Royal Majesty, the Queen.
If you could pick up a new skill in an instant, what would it be?
How to naturally and robustly defend my vegetable patch from critters!
What would you like to see happen in the paper and packaging industry over the next decade?
Let’s push the boundaries of paper-based materials. I’d love to see such a humble product used in fantastic, inventive ways to tackle the current plastic crisis.
And finally, what’s your favourite colour?
Blue!
Meet the Team
Welcome to our #MeetTheTeam series, where we introduce you to some of the faces behind the magic at James Cropper...
First up, we have our Market Sector Manager, James Cropper Paper (or in his own words, James Cropper’s paper advisor and guitar enthusiast), Stefan Pryor.
Starting off in the paper industry at a young age, Stefan worked as a paper boy for his local newsagent and has been hooked ever since! We asked Stefan a few questions…
What do you enjoy about the work you do?
I love discovering beautiful packaging in shops around the world, which is created at our paper mill in Kendal. It happens more often than you’d think!
Tell us something you’re proud of?
I was an official torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
What would you like to see happen in the paper and packaging industry over the next decade?
I’d like to see greater emphasis put on educating consumers on best recycling practices. There’s too much confusion out there!
And finally, what’s your favourite colour?
Yellow! One, because it’s eye-catching, and two (more importantly) because it’s the main colour of the football team I support. I’ll let you guess who!
