Research & Development
Innovation
Viscount Plastics places a high priority on working with our customers to develop new and exciting plastics products. Our Design and Operations team work hand in hand with customers to assist them in either over coming a particular issue they may have, for instance maximising shelf and logistical space by using a square or rectangular container, or simply to create a new and exciting products!
Following are but a few of the exciting projects we have developed.
Eurotainer
3.2 litre rectangular container with non-tearing 'breakout' tamper evidence tab/lid release.
Client: Nestle New Zealand
The Challenge:
Distributing soups, stock and sauce mixes to supermarkets and restaurants in 1.2 and 1.6 litre rectangular containers imported from Germany has proven to be economically viable for Nestle New Zealand, but management knew that to introduce bulk distribution in a 3.2 litre container mirroring the family look importing a large volume container was out of the question.
The Innovation:
Not only did the Viscount Plastics design network develop a 3.2 litre container to sell alongside the 1.2 and 1.6 litre German manufactured containers, we also incorporated a number of changes specific to New Zealand requirements. One of these was a tamper evidence tab/lid release 'break out' tab that could be easily torn but did not break off to potentially fall into and contaminate contents. In designing the moulding tool we also incorporated an embossed Nestle logo into the lid.
The injection mould was manufactured in ? with production at our Auckland plant. As part of this project we also engineered a robotic arm to remove the container from the mould.
Auto Racing Floor Tile
Our primary market for this 33.3cm x 33.3cm interlocking plastic tile is the US auto racing industry where it is used as temporary flooring in pit and hospitality areas. An appreciated feature is the ease with which we can produce the tile in corporate sponsor or team colours. Right now we are making inroads into the Australian auto race industry. Hire companies are also beginning to appreciate the benefits of this tile as demountable flooring for tents, caravan awnings, etc.
