Who is our consulting service intended for?
Our service is designed for companies that bring a product to market and need to make strategic choices
SMEs, industrial companies, start-ups, food brands, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, retail… We offer a simple, clear and immediately applicable solution for every need. Do you have questions about the materials to use, regulations, costs, recyclability or the best way to quickly obtain the most suitable packaging?
What does our consulting service offer?
The core of our consulting service? Recognised expertise in the field of plastic packaging, which we have built up over many years and through numerous successful projects. We offer three types of complementary support
Our approach
Our approach is based on the principles of eco-design: reducing, optimising and reusing every piece of packaging throughout its entire lifecycle
Ad-hoc consulting
Do you have a specific question or a problem that needs to be resolved quickly? We offer clear and expert advice, based on a thorough understanding of all aspects.
Consultations can take place remotely or at your premises
- Selecting the right plastic material based on mechanical properties, regulatory requirements and environmental impact.
- Comparing different material options based on technical and environmental requirements.
- Validating compliance with European and international standards (REACH, FDA, recyclability, etc.)
- Identifying optimisation opportunities to reduce costs for raw materials, transport and storage.
- Improving recyclability and reducing the weight of your packaging without compromising performance.
- Obtaining a second opinion on quality issues with existing packaging.
Project management
Are you developing new packaging or looking to optimise existing packaging? Epoca Consult guides you through every step of the project, from the initial analysis to industrial implementation. This support can be provided over a period of several months or in the form of a monthly flat fee.
Our guidance is based on a structured approach
Audit and diagnosis
Analysis of your needs and constraints. Evaluation of existing materials and production processes. Identification of areas for improvement: cost savings, regulatory compliance, technical performance and improvement of the environmental footprint.
Design and development
Optimisation of the design to reduce weight and the environmental footprint. Simulation and prototyping if necessary.
Budget analysis
Selection of suitable materials and suppliers. Comparative analysis of technical solutions and associated costs.
Cost optimisation and networking
Proposals to streamline logistics and storage. Establishing contacts with manufacturers and key industrial partners.
Monitoring and control
Supporting the industrialisation and implementation of the packaging system at suppliers and at the production site.
Results and evaluation
Verification of compliance with the initially established objectives. Any adjustments to optimise final performance.
Training
Would you like to enhance your teams’ skills?
We offer accessible training programmes tailored to your industry
- Types of plastics and their properties.
- Applications, limitations and criteria for material selection.
- Environmental impact and recyclability.
- Key production and printing processes.
- Techniques to reduce the CO2 footprint of packaging.
- Integration of recycled and alternative bio-based materials.
- Standards, eco-labels and associated legal requirements.
- Processing techniques (injection moulding, extrusion, thermoforming).
- Impact of production parameters on costs and quality.
- Best practices for reducing waste and optimising production.