A day at Nampak R&D

摘要

Nampak R&D is possibly Nampak's best-kept secret, ensuring the company is always at the forefront of technological innovation and protecting its interests. Juliette Hillmann reports from the inner sanctum of local packaging excellence. CAPE Town-basedNampak R&D is reminiscent of Q's workshop in the James Bond films as scientists and engineers work behind the scenes to solve technical challenges and contribute to the design innovation of packaging. Today, packaging must not only serve as the receptacle to carry the product, but must also protect the contents (and not contaminate), enhance shelf-life, be easy to use, carry a low cost and reflect the lifestyle, attitudes and values which are integral to the brand. Nampak R&D, in conjunction with otherNampak divisions and customers, develop solutions that take all these elements into consideration.