Meet the Team:
Garry Moores
Find out how Garry forged his own role and the developments he's witnessed after two decades working at We Seal...
How did you come to join We Seal?
I came for a part-time summer job straight from University… that was 20 years ago! There wasn’t really a permanent position for me at the time, but I was able to forge my own role which has evolved over the years, and I’m now Production Support & New Product Development Manager.
What is your favourite thing to get involved with?
A few years ago we invested in bringing our tape production in-house. My involvement with that is my favourite thing. I like working on new ideas and seeing things through from concept to completion and everything that comes in-between. A lot of science goes into these tiny things!
You get back what you give at We Seal - and I’ve formed some great friendships over the years - so why would I want to work anywhere else!
What changes have you witnessed over the last 2 decades at the company?
I’ve seen huge changes. Quality Control has come a long way, and we have invested in our own testing facility which enable us to provide quality assurance and run production trials in a fraction of the time compared to outsourcing. We have things like an aging oven which I could never have dreamt of 20 years ago – that gives us the ability to collect the equivalent of 1.5 years’ worth of data in just 90 days.
How does the bag sealing tape manufacturing process work?
If I told you that I’d have to kill you! We’ve perfected the art over the years and have a secret formula. I can tell you that it’s a very slick process; we handle everything right through from creation to dispatch. It all starts with a clever printing machine that we call Stewie (affectionately named after a now-retired colleague). We then convert and spool it into the consumable reels we supply to bakeries that contain almost 30,000 seals each. We recently commissioned a special camera system to provide an extra level of quality assurance too.
So what has made you want to stay at We Seal for 20 years – and will you stay for another 20?!
I hope to retire before then! But you get back what you give at We Seal – and I’ve formed some great friendships over the years – so why would I want to work anywhere else!
There’s a nice list of perks that come with working here – but over the past few months the company has gone the extra mile and started providing breakfast foods: porridge, toast, fruit etc. That was such a kind gesture, an acknowledgement of the tough times we’re facing, and not something they needed to do at all.
We Seal featured in European Baker & Biscuit magazine
We were recently approached by European Baker & Biscuit magazine to contribute our expertise to a special feature dedicated to bread bag sealing solutions. Read the full interview, as CEO Richard Hobson discusses sustainability in a changing industry, how We Seal approaches R&D and what our goals are for the future…
A successful week for We Seal at IBIE 2022
Last month the We Seal team visited IBIE in Las Vegas where our sealing solutions generated a lot of interest thanks to our focus on sustainability…
Behind the Scenes with James Elliott, Senior Service Engineer
An insight into working at We Seal as a field service engineer; the company culture, exciting travel opportunities and free samples!
We Seal’s CEO to speak at IBIE in Las Vegas, September 2022
With over 30 years’ experience in the bakery packaging sector, Richard will share his insights on sustainability, the role recyclable plastic can play in reducing food waste, and how to implement meaningful, individual responses to combat climate change.