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Bericap - Unlocking new possibilities for growth through academic expertise

Supporting a global leader in innovative closures

Bericap is a global leader in the manufacturing of plastic and aluminium closures, with 30 state-of-the-art production facilities supplying customers in more than 100 countries. Through its specialised R&D centres and advanced moulding expertise, Bericap drives innovation in closure technology, delivering solutions that are not only reliable and functional but also climate-friendly. With a comprehensive and adaptable product portfolio, the company partners with customers across diverse industries to enhance performance, ensure product safety, and support sustainability goals.

The University of Hull provided specialist research and testing through our Analytical Services team, helping Bericap to develop and validate high-quality solutions, supporting innovation and business growth.

The challenge

Bericap had a requirement for independent, in-depth testing of a product to validate the positive results obtained from their rigorous in-house testing.

There was a requirement for a fast turn-around, specialist equipment and external expertise in the field of plastics analysis.

The approach

Following detailed discussions, The University of Hull’s Analytical Services devised a novel multi-instrument approach, utilising two analytical chemistry techniques (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Gas Chromatography with Mass Spectroscopy) to analyse the composition of the samples and compare with the existing internal results.

The impact

Expert minds provided a novel and effective approach, while accessibility and responsiveness enabled a quick delivery time.

The validated test results allowed Bericap to maintain their already impressive quality levels with no downtime to their operations.

We really appreciate the reaction and support you gave us to get this completed in a short window of opportunity. This rapid turnaround was critical in helping us maintain operations without disruption and continue delivering for our customers.
Paul Cooper
Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager, Bericap

Next steps

Bericap UK Ltd continue to collaborate with the University of Hull Analytical Services team on quality and continuous improvement - particularly where external expertise, novel thinking and specialist equipment is needed.

Working with partners like Bericap allows the University of Hull Analytical Services team to apply our expertise to real-world challenges that matter - supporting innovation and delivering meaningful impact for industry.
Timothy Dunstan
Analytical Services Specialist, University of Hull

Dr Martin Taylor, Chemical Engineering Lecturer the University of Hull

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