Mark Taylor

Laboratory Manager - Packaging and Materials, Materials Science and Engineering

UK Expertise in Packaging and Materials Performance Testing

Mark leads Smithers’ packaging and materials testing laboratory, helping clients across consumer goods, pharmaceutical and medical device applications understand and validate the performance of materials and packaging systems.

With over 25 years’ experience in the physical testing of paper, plastics and packaging materials, Mark has extensive expertise in packaging performance, from material and pack evaluation to troubleshooting complex performance issues.

Packaging Performance and Medical Packaging

Mark supports testing programmes for pharmaceutical and medical packaging, including accelerated ageing, stability studies and sterile barrier and seal performance testing, including work supporting ISO 11607 requirements.

His broader packaging expertise includes the functional performance of paper and board. He has led collaborative industry research into coating, gluing and print behaviour, and conducted technical investigations into design, production and fit-for-purpose issues throughout the packaging supply chain.

Qualifications and Professional Accreditation

Mark holds a BSc (Hons) in Materials Technology and is a member of the Paper Industry Technical Association (PITA).

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