Antalis Packaging strengthens support for automotive sector

Antalis Packaging has appointed experienced packaging technologist Todd Smith to the newly created role of automotive solutions manager, providing dedicated packaging know how to the automotive sector.

Since joining Antalis Packaging in 2018, Todd has been an integral design team member at the company’s Smart Packaging Centre. During that time, he has worked closely with many clients in the automotive supply chain, creating innovative packaging solutions to a range of challenges.

The creation of the new role indicates the company’s commitment to supporting this key UK industry. Todd has developed extensive understanding of the needs and challenges of automotive businesses and has been instrumental in helping them find solutions, whether it is creating packaging to prevent metal parts rusting in transit, devising closed loop reusable packaging, or reducing the volume of packaging materials used. 

Todd commented, ‘My background in design and innovation means I can give customers insights into possible packaging solutions to their challenges quickly. This might include anything from crates and foams to void fill and flight cases, and, of course, bespoke solutions. I am really looking forward to supporting customers with my packaging design know how and expertise.’

Packaging director Chris Liddell commented, ‘Todd has proven to be a real asset to us here at Antalis Packaging as well as to the numerous automotive and other clients he has supported over the past seven years. His new role will enable him to work more closely with clients in this sector, ensuring that they are able to increase efficiency, reduce waste, protect heavy or fragile items in transit, or resolve whatever packaging challenge they might be facing.’