Ian Cook
Managing Director | GWP Correx®
Ian, having completed his studies, worked in the steel for industry for many years. However, he changed industries and joined Great Western Packaging (as GWP was then known) in 1995.
In 2003, Corstat – then based in Wootton Basset just outside of Swindon – was acquired and became part of the newly formed GWP Group (and was eventually re-branded as GWP Conductive). Ian became Managing Director of this side of the business.
Due to his background and time at Corstat, Ian is the de-facto expert on all things conductive packaging at GWP. However, he also heads up both the GWP Coatings and GWP Correx divisions of the business, the latter seeing exceptional growth over the last few years. This has seen him develop outstanding knowledge and technical understanding of supply chain and reusable packaging and handling products.
Outside of work Ian likes to keep fit (having recently cycled from Lands’ End to John O Groats, and taken part in numerous runs and marathons for charity), as well as supporting his moto-racing grandson Max Cook.
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Temporary picking bins – 12 ways they help with seasonal demand
Much like the 12 days of Christmas, there are 12 ways that temporary picking bins can have a big impact on your success during seasonal spikes in demand. Flexible pick bin…
1st November, 2022 -
How can plastic safety screens protect your staff against Coronavirus?
Protective screens. Cough guards. Sneeze shields. Perspex barriers. Whatever you want to call them, they have become difficult to avoid since the onset of the Coronavirus…
22nd May, 2020 -
How to setup and manage a reusable packaging system
Whilst reusable packaging won’t be right for every business – and for many single trip packaging will be the better option – it can have significant benefits if used in the…
13th August, 2019 -
45 bite-size tips for improving warehouse management
Running a warehouse is an incredibly tough job. Running one efficiently and successfully is even more difficult. As such, this guide offers 45 quick tips, ideas and strategies that can…
11th March, 2019 -
Analysis: Single trip packaging vs returnable packaging
The decision to use either returnable packaging or single trip packaging can seem somewhat insignificant. However, getting this right can have a surprising impact on your…
24th January, 2018 -
Containers with dividers and other dunnage options for totes
Regardless of whether you are looking to source handling containers with dividers, or are not happy with your existing setup, this guide aims to provide a comprehensive list…
14th January, 2018 -
Advanced tactics to improve order picking & packing
Order picking and packing can be so simple that any employees and supervisors involved with this need only minimal training. Order picking and packing can be so complicated…
27th November, 2017 -
Manufacturing productivity (11 tips to improve your performance)
Manufacturing productivity is something that can make or break your business. It can have a significant impact on your costs. It can have a very significant impact on your profitability…
24th November, 2017 -
Returnable packaging containers: options and applications
Whether you are looking at your in-plant and lineside handling totes, or reusable supply chain packaging as a whole, it’s vital to know the critical role it plays in protecting your…
24th October, 2017 -
Cardboard K Bins, Correx® or moulded? 3 options analysed…
Your inventory has been planned and organised (or re-organised), your stock handling systems are in place, you have a well-trained team of order pickers, and your…
22nd September, 2017 -
8 overlooked benefits of material handling totes & containers
Material handling totes. Probably one of the last things that gets considered when talking about improving productivity and efficiency in manufacturing. Yet their importance to your…
3rd September, 2017 -
7 options and ideas to enhance custom picking bins
Order picking bins provide a number of obvious and hidden benefits to your operations. Starting with the obvious, they can be used to effectively organise and segment…
20th August, 2017