Lesters, based in Burntwood, launches a specialized ‘automotive’ division aimed at bolstering collaboration with its expanding customer base, including OEMs, first and second-tier suppliers, and third-party logistics providers.

A dedicated team comprising design, sales, marketing, and logistics experts stands ready to assist clients in reducing their carbon footprint by optimizing supply chains and substituting plastics and foams with sustainable packaging materials.

Mark Aucott, Automotive Business Manager at Lesters, elaborated, “Our automotive experience, expertise, and consultative approach extend beyond mere product offerings to identify and foster value in supply chains... whether through cost reduction, efficiency enhancement, or sustainability improvement.” Aucott emphasized the sector's complexity, stressing the necessity for a circular approach, which is where the new offering excels. From initial consultations to material selection, testing, and leveraging extensive prototyping capabilities, Lesters provides comprehensive support.

“By employing this method, we’ve helped numerous automotive clients potentially slash their supply chain costs by up to 25% – translating into significant savings amounting to hundreds of thousands of pounds. Additionally, with Lesters Logistics, our in-house supply chain capability, we offer next-day delivery, ‘stock and serve,’ and ‘pick and pack’ services, completing the loop for our customers,” 

In the automotive realm, Lesters delivers heavy-duty packaging solutions for robust protection of intricate components and valuable items. Their ‘Easy Pick’ folding pick bins, which require no gluing or staples, facilitate effortless assembly. The company also boasts expertise in bespoke die cuts, offering a wide array of style and board grades, alongside tailored options that balance strength and weight-saving features effectively.