BPF Members Visit One of the UK’s Largest Manufacturers of Specialist Medical Devices

Members of the BPF Moulders and Specialist Processors Group visited a world class medical devices manufacturer – Owen Mumford at their Chipping Norton site on Friday 17th of May. 

The event organised by the BPF provided an opportunity to see the production lines, learn about the company’s history and current operations, exchange ideas and network with one another. 

"The event at Owen Mumford was very well organised and a great opportunity to network with people from companies within the BPF, and to find out what is happening within the plastics business." Nigel Partridge, Tex Plastics 

The team at Owen Mumford greatly enjoyed the opportunity to show our industry colleagues around their Chipping Norton site. After the visit Jonathan Byrne, General Manager at Cotswold division commented “I’m really pleased to have demonstrated how we are making a world of difference to a world of people with our innovative healthcare products and our strong commitment to health, safety and the environment.” 

Established in 1952 by Ivan Owen and John Mumford, the company is still owned by the two families. Nowadays Owen Mumford employs over 700 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia and operates three manufacturing sites: in UK at Woodstock and Chipping Norton and the latest addition site in Malaysia.

Supplying 7 out of 10 biggest pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies worldwide, the products cover three core areas: drug delivery devices, capillary blood sampling devices, specialist screening devices. 85% of the products are exported to over 60 countries worldwide. 

Despite the size of the business, the family ethos, sense of proudness and belonging was undeniably felt during the visit. The hosts emphasised the constant search for understanding needs of the patients who are the everyday users of their devices in order to make improvements to ensure blood testing is more comfortable and life-saving medication is easier to administer by its users.

"To succeed we must make a difference" as Tracey Walker, the company's Head of Group Marketing, said during her opening presentation

The factory tour included a presentation by Jonathan Byrne, General Manager at Cotswold division on products overview and site development followed by HSE Advisor, David de Leyser presentation, which expanded on company’s CSR and vision, which was very inspirational.

Pic. 3 David de Leyser presents at the Owen Mumford factory tour

"I really enjoyed the Owen Mumford factory tour. Their automation was just fascinating to me." Helena Flowers, Andel Plastics Ltd

Pic.4 The original founders Ivan Owen and John Mumford

“Bringing together world-class research, design expertise and engineering excellence to create products that improve lives and reduce healthcare costs” Owen Mumford.

The next factory tour is scheduled for autumn this year. For more details on the factory tours and the BPF Moulders and Specialist Processors Group visit www.bpf.co.uk