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Plastics industry

Making value creation resilient and circular.

Areas of expertise

Circular economyProductionMaterialsEnergy and raw material costsRegulationResilienceTechnology

Let’s discuss your situation.

In a confidential initial conversation, we identify the experience your project needs.

The plastics industry is caught between cost pressures, technological innovation and growing demands for sustainability and the circular economy. Energy and raw material prices, regulatory changes and international competition are affecting profit margins. There is a need for efficient production, new materials and technologies, and resilient value creation.

Typical situations

When this practice group can help

  • Energy and raw material costs are putting greater pressure on margins than prices allow.
  • Regulatory requirements regarding materials and recyclability are increasing.
  • Production is not designed to utilise new materials or processes.
  • Customers are demanding evidence of sustainability that cannot currently be provided.

How we work

  1. 1

    Clarify cost item

    We analyse production, material usage, energy costs and regulatory requirements, and identify the key drivers of performance.

  2. 2

    Aligning technology and portfolio

    Materials, processes and the product portfolio are aligned with economic efficiency and regulatory requirements.

  3. 3

    Leading the implementation

    We provide operational support during implementation, monitor the impact on costs and quality, and hand over to the internal management team.

Frequently asked questions

Plastics industry: your questions answered

How do you put together the team for this practice group?

Based on the initial situation: the process, product portfolio and leadership role determine what experience is required. You will discuss the details directly with our Managing Partners.

Do you also provide support with investment decisions?

Yes. We assess investments in technology and plant for cost-effectiveness, feasibility and their impact on the organisation and delivery capacity.

Managing partner

For this practice group, we assemble a team to match your situation, objectives and leadership needs. Contact our managing partners directly.