Strategic Support for Plastics & Moulding: Optimising Scalability, Relocation & Supply Chain Performance
The Plastics & Moulding industry sits at the heart of modern manufacturing. From precision injection-moulded components to high-volume packaging and complex engineering parts, plastics manufacture is foundational to sectors such as automotive, electronics, medical technology and consumer goods. Plastics processes, particularly injection and rotational moulding, enable intricate design, repeatable quality and efficient production at scale.
At the same time, the sector is navigating significant pressures. Rising energy costs, volatile raw material pricing and complex regulatory landscapes are reshaping how companies plan production, facility footprints and supply chain resilience. Moulding firms must also contend with tightening sustainability expectations and workforce shortages, as the skills needed for advanced mould-making evolve rapidly.
Why scaling down or relocating matters in plastics & moulding
Companies in plastics and moulding often reach strategic inflection points where scaling down underutilised capacity or relocating production makes commercial sense. Drivers include:
- Operational cost pressures: Energy-intensive processes and global competition can erode margins for European base-load production.
- Supply chain complexity: Raw material shortages, transport bottlenecks and fluctuating demand have made agile supply chain design a competitive differentiator.
- Regulatory and sustainability expectations: Environmental compliance and embodied carbon reporting are increasingly part of procurement and market access requirements.
Decisions to scale down or relocate must balance cost efficiency with continuity of service, certification requirements, workforce capability and minimal disruption to deliverables. That’s where expert planning and execution become indispensable.
Our full service solution
Gerritsen Group delivers a turnkey, end-to-end service suite tailored to the specific dynamics of plastics and moulding operations:
Strategic Planning & Evaluation
- Facility and capacity assessment
- Cost-benefit and risk modelling
- Regulatory and sustainability compliance review
Relocation & Downsizing Execution
- Site analysis and transition roadmapping
- Logistics coordination and asset relocation
- Decommissioning support and legacy handling
Supply Chain Optimisation
- Modular supply network design
- Continuity planning and risk mitigation
- Integration of lean, traceable processes
Post-Transition Performance Support
- Operational monitoring
- Efficiency tuning and workforce integration
- Compliance follow-up and reporting
With Gerritsen Group, plastics manufacturers receive a single point of accountability, ensuring strategic planning, safe execution and measurable outcomes across every phase.
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How we work
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Our method combines structured project governance with industry expertise:
- Discovery & Needs – Assessment We begin with detailed site visits, stakeholder interviews and analysis of operational data to align on business priorities.
- Tailored Transition Strategy – Using insights and benchmarks, we craft a relocation or scaling roadmap with clear milestones and risk controls.
- Execution & Coordination – Cross-discipline teams manage technical, logistical and regulatory execution, always with safety and quality as core standards.
- Verification & Optimization – After implementation, we monitor performance, refine processes and ensure sustainable results that support long-term competitiveness.
““Working with Gerritsen Group to restructure our production footprint was a game-changer. Their expertise in navigating the complexities of relocating high-precision moulding equipment ensured we maintained supply continuity and quality during the transition.”
– Chief Operations Officer, European plastics & moulding manufacturer
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Partner with experts in strategic scaling & relocation
From cost pressures to evolving supply chain and sustainability demands, today’s plastics producers need partners who can deliver clarity, control and continuity. Contact Gerritsen Group for a tailored consultation and discover how our full-service approach can transform your operational strategy. Talk to a specialist and request a custom proposal
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