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Simon Tasker

Chief Operating Officer

Simon was made Managing Director of ReAgent in 2019 following eight successful years in other leadership roles, and is now our Chief Operations Officer. He has worked in the manufacturing industry for 20+ years and is a big believer in continued professional development. When he’s not at work, Simon is with his family in their caravan.
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What Is Toll Blending?

Toll blending is a type of chemical contract manufacturing in which a client pays a fee (or toll) to another company to mix or blend specific products on their behalf. Although the tolling company or subcontractor mixes the substance, the

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What Are The Advantages Of Contract Packing?

If your products need to be packaged before they’re distributed, you might want to consider outsourcing the job to a specialist contract packing company. Using a contract packer can have many advantages, such as lower costs, improved efficiency, and faster

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How To Find A Contract Manufacturer In The UK

If you’re planning to outsource your production requirements, you’ll need to know how to find a contract manufacturer in the UK. It takes time, research and effort, but finding a company that meets your needs, quality standards, and budget is

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What Is Interactive Contract Manufacturing?

Interactive contract manufacturing, or ICM, is a relatively new phrase that’s used to describe a business model in which a company designs, builds, and delivers a complete suite of interactive resources for its clients. These interactive assets may include websites,

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The Difference Between Manufacturing & Contract Manufacturing Services

Both manufacturing and contract manufacturing services focus on the mass production of certain products or components. The main difference is that contract manufacturers are hired by other companies to produce items on their behalf. Manufacturers can either produce finished products

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What Is The 8D Problem Solving Process?

Back in 1983, Ford Motor Company was struggling to cope with the influx of complaints about the quality of American cars, so they decided to approach Dr W. Edwards Deming for his professional advice. Ford had expected Deming’s seminars to

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What Is Contract Manufacturing?

Contract manufacturing is essentially when one business manufactures a product for another business who have provided a specified formula or design. It’s a common process in the chemical industry, as well as in the medical, food and automotive industries. While

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Watch Ampoule Filling and Sealing Machine in Action

At ReAgent we’re constantly looking for new ways to better serve the needs of our customers and we’re always willing to invest in new equipment to achieve this end. As a result we’ve recently launched an Ampoule Filling Service and