|
|
Expert in Beverage Packaging, Glass Bottles, R&D, Packaging Standards and Supplier Qualifications
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
|
|
|
|
Summary of Expertise:
|
Listed with other top experts in: |
|
Expert has applied his business and engineering training in the development of primary and secondary packaging systems within the brewing industry. These designs have ranged from unique private mold bottles developed for specific brand related objectives, to the rationalization of multiple brands into a common bottle or family of bottles. Expert has lead projects to meet marketing objectives of growth and product trialing, while optimizing the key operational factors that enhance the ultimate profitablilty a project. Expert was a member of the original design team for the standard mold bottle (SMB) used within the Canadian brewing industry. Expert chaired the SMB technical committee for many years.
|
|
|
Expert has applied his business and engineering training in the development of primary and secondary packaging systems within the brewing industry. These designs have ranged from modifying existing packaging equipment to work with new materials, to the installation of new packaging lines. Expert has managed the development of new packaging and decorating equipment, inspection systems, and both primary and secondary package designs. He is experience in the design of both refillable bottle filling operations, and non-refillable bottle and can filling operations.
|
|
|
Expert was the Manager of Packaging, Cooling, and Dispense Equipment Development for the North American operation of a major
international brewing company. His department managed all stages in the development of a new package, ranging from concept
feasibility studies through development, implementation and post launch project evaluations. While in R&D Expert helped develop, and then managed all packaging projects, a standardized process for all decision requests that were
made to upper management. The decision request was developed to provide a standard format when presenting the risks and benefits
of proceeding to the next milestone. Expert has modified package designs for both domestic and imported beer brands to ensure they met various Liquor Board regulations
within Canada and the USA. Expert lead various developmental projects to optimize the washing, filling, pasteurization, decoration, and
secondary packaging operations.
|
|
Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise |
| Year |
|
Degree |
|
Subject |
|
Institution |
|
Honors |
|
2009
|
|
B.Ed.
|
|
Education
|
|
University of Western Ontario
|
|
Cum Laude
|
|
1999
|
|
MBA
|
|
Business
|
|
Wilfrid Laurier University
|
|
|
|
1982
|
|
B.E.Sc.
|
|
Mechanical Engineering
|
|
University of Western Ontario
|
|
|
| Years |
|
Employer |
|
Department |
|
Title |
|
Responsibilities |
|
2005 to 2007
|
|
InBev - North America / Labatt
|
|
Science and Technology Development
|
|
Manager of Packaging, Cooling, and Dispense Equipment Development for North America
|
|
Expert managed a team of three engineers assigned to scientific / technological development projects, with a focus on long-term growth, profitability and competitiveness.He also managed the packaging laboratory, which developed all packaging materials specifications and test protocols for North America. Expert developed and implemented numerous innovations in packaging to meet marketing and operational objectives. His department succeeded in reducing costs and capturing market share on several projects that were tested and implemented Expert liaised with marketing sales, technical development, supply chain management, suppliers and external partners, providing technical solutions for future needs, development and revenue opportunities
|
|
2003 to 2005
|
|
Interbrew / Labatt
|
|
Science and Technology Development
|
|
Global Technical Services Coordinator
|
|
Expert was the North American representative on global technical services team. In this role Expert developed technical solutions to packaging and equipment needs, issues and opportunities, collaborating with team members and global partners.
Expert was the technical leader on project that rationalized European bottle designs, and were implemented in 2006-7.
|
|
1993 to 2003
|
|
Interbrew / Labatt
|
|
Technology Development
|
|
Packaging Development Project Manager
|
|
Expert developed several new packaging designs, and sourced / developed the necessary equipment to complete these installations.Expert was one of the original 4-member committee that developed and negotiated the agreement on a standard Canadian brewing industry returnable bottle. For several years Expert was the chair of the Technical Committee to the Standard Mould Bottle Agreement for the Brewer's Association of Canada (BAC). Over his career for Expert has audited several packaging suppliers to evaluate their manufacturing and product development capabilities. He has negotiated exclusive agreements for new designs in packaging materials, as well as royalty agreements for technical projects. Expert has successfully managed a variety of projects, ranging from completely new package introductions to optimizing existing package designs between multiple packaging operations.
|
|
1985 to 1992
|
|
Labatt Breweries of Canada
|
|
Engineering
|
|
Packaging Engineer
|
|
Expert has managed up to $20 million in concurrent capital projects, with over $8 million in active construction. Expert was responsible for all aspects of the capital projects, for the design and layout of the packaging line, through procurement of equipment, installation of the line, and final commissioning.Based on his production training Expert initiated the use of a project team approach for major capital projects within Labatt's. This approach ultimately became the standard for the Engineering Department.
|
|
1982 to 1985
|
|
Labatt Breweries of Canada
|
|
National Office
|
|
Production Management Trainee
|
|
Expert was trained in brewing, packaging, maintenance, and quality assurance functions within various production plants. While in training he was responsible for front line management duties.
|
Associations/Societies
Professional Engineers of Ontario,
Ontario Teacher's College
|
Licenses/Certifications
P.Eng.,
MBA,
B.Ed.
|
Professional Appointments
Past Chair of the Standard Mold Bottle Technical Committee for the Brewers Association of Canada.
|
| Publications: |
 |
Publications and Patents Summary
Expert has patents in both the brewing and packaging processes.
|
| Selected Consulting Examples: |
-
Expert assisted a foreign glass bottle manufacturer in meeting the new supplier approval process for the Brewers Association of Canada. He conducted the plant audit and completed the production trial evaluations.
-
Expert revised the new bottle supplier approval process for the Brewers Association of Canada. He developed the production trial testing procedure and established the acceptance criteria required.
-
Expert has assisted brewers in the development of their packaging material specifications and finished package standards.
-
Expert has evaluated packages for beverage packaging companies while they were at various stages from the original concept development to the final market launch.
|
|
Recent Client Requests:
|
-
Expert for consulting on Beverage Dispensing Systems/Process Needed.
|
|
Click the green button above to contact
Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your expert consulting needs.
Expert is available for consulting to corporate, legal and government clients.
Remember, your initial screening call to speak with
Expert is free.
|
|
Expert Witness Experience Summary:
|
|
Expert has has evaluated technical reports and made recommendations for his employer's legal offices regarding packaging complaints. Expert is trained in glass breakage analysis and the evaluation of consumer complaints.
|
|
Recent Litigation Client Requests:
|
-
Bottle manufacture expert for consulting on lock out tag out in glass bottle manufacturing.
-
Expert in glass bottle design and manufacturing.
-
Bottle designer expert for consulting on Bottle design for flammable liquor.
-
Expert in packaging technology for litigation case involving glass particles found in food from food packaging.
|
|
Click the green button above to contact
Expert for a free initial screening call regarding expert testimony,
litigation consulting and support, forensic services, or any related expert witness services.
A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
(patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright), and insurance matters. Remember, your initial screening
call to speak with
Expert is free.
|
| International Experience: |
|
| Years |
|
Country / Region |
|
Summary |
|
2009 to 2009
|
|
Costa Rica
|
|
Audit of glass supplier.
|
|
2005 to 2007
|
|
Brazil / Europe
|
|
As the North American Packaging Development Manager Expert attended several meetings in South America and Europe to coordinate projects and provide technical assistance.
|
|
2003 to 2005
|
|
Belgium / Global
|
|
Although located in North America as the Global Technical Services Manager for packaging Expert reported directly into the Belgium offices of Interbrew. He frequently attended departmental meetings in Belgium, and provide technical assistance globally.
|
Expert has worked directly with sales and marketing managers to develop new packaging innovations that met their objectives. His experience and understanding of the major cost factors in packaging allowed him to reach the overall market objectives while minimizing the operational costs to implement the projects.
Click the green button above to contact
Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your marketing research, industry research, and company
research needs. For research needs involving multiple experts or secondary research,
a Research Director can be assigned to coordinate the work into a custom report for you as a potentially quicker
and more cost effective alternative to doing this work yourself or hiring a boutique consultancy.
Remember, your initial screening call to speak with
Expert is free.
|
| Additional Skills and Services: |
|
Training/Seminars
Expert has run various internal packaging training courses. These courses have ranged from a general introduction to packaging for marketing managers, to specific equipment (eg. crowners and pasteurizers) for operators and maintenance mechanics.
|
|
Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert audited many potential material suppliers to determine their current technical capabilities, and evaluate their potential to assist in new package development projects. Expert has worked with major packaging equipment suppliers to implement new technologies, such as fill height correction. Expert has also retained smaller companies to create solutions (like thread inspection equipment) when the projects were too small or specialized for larger vendors.
|
Other Skills and Services
Expert has conducted packaging material supplier audits, developed new supplier qualification procedures, and worked with suppliers to modify their operations so they meet their customer's standards.
|
|
Education
