PECM Issue 27 2017 | Page 84

‘We’re committed to growing through continued investment in people and world class technologies,’ said Chris Ellison. ‘We always think about the long-term strategy. We don’t want to be average and we’re passionate about helping our clients to achieve excellence in all areas of their work. That’s why we stay up to speed with the latest technology.’ We partner customers and suppliers looking beyond traditional markets, to actively promote new ideas and add diversification to our ever-evolving product offering. OPM’s key to successful innovation is finding inspired Customers, proactive suppliers, passionate and talented staff who are committed to working together and who embrace the philosophy of collaborate-to-innovate. We look at innovation to develop customer value through solutions that meet new needs, needs that may not have even been expressed yet, or existing market needs in unique ways. Our innovative employees increase productivity by creating and executing new processes which in turn may increase competitive advantage and provide meaningful differentiation. Over the last three years OPM has delivered a number of innovative new products to market including the thicker closure seal with moisture lock properties & the peel and seal label with integrated hanger. We are currently progressing a number of innovative “peel and read” labels and tamper evident solutions for a variety of market sectors – which we will release throughout 2017 – 2018. The other cornerstone is continuous investment in both technology and people. Since 2009, the company has invested over £6 million in various assets, which include the improved MIS system, printing presses, and ink technology, amongst others, to ensure that it is always at the forefront of label and packaging technology. www.opmgroup.co.uk