Pictured below, l to r: Darren Nicholls – Mars Drinks, Ricky Morgan – Quality Supervisor, John Rumble – Manufacturing Manager, Philip Ridguard – Mars Drinks, Rachel Carr – Finance Manager, Tony Carter – Production Manager
By Diane Marshall
For the fifth year running, Mars Drinks has rewarded RPC Tedeco-Gizeh UK with its Gold Supplier Award for outstanding business achievement in 2014. “The award recognises exceptional quality and delivery performance throughout the year as well as rewarding the overall professional approach taken by RPC Tedeco-Gizeh in meeting the needs of its customer,” explained Philip Ridguard. (He’s described as ‘SQA Technologist Europe and Asia, in charge of supplier quality’ – Ed).
Mars Drinks and RPC Tedeco-Gizeh have worked together for many years and the relationship has evolved into a true partnership, with RPC Tedeco-Gizeh designing and producing the plastic cups used in the Mars Drinks Klix in-cup beverage system. As Packaging Engineer Darren Nicholls confirmed, “a continuous supply of high quality cups into our factory is an important link to the overall success of Klix beverages across Europe.”
This ‘solid business understanding’ has resulted in the development of ‘a truly customised product and the commitment to continue working together on future innovations for mutual benefit.’
“We are extremely proud to receive this award for fifth year in succession,” Eric Chavent, RPC’s Global Account Manager, said. “It’s a great achievement for the Kenfig team and a fitting tribute to the commitment and leadership of David Lowe.”
