Exordium is the Unification of Design and Process
Concept through Production Optimization, Specializing in the Design, Development and Processing of Plastic Bottles, Preforms, Glass Bottles and Aluminum Cans
ex•or•di•um | eg-ˈzȯr-dē-əm
en·gi·neer·ing | ˌen-jə-ˈnir-iŋ
the design and manufacture
of complex product
Packaging Design and
Bottle Processing
Exordium is a great beginning and an ongoing solution to existing manufacturing problems or periodic defects. We are experts in discovering ways to optimize your package and your process.
Exordium is the unification of package design and bottle processing. By combining our expert teams, we create improved quality, shorter development timeframes, and lower package costs for all our clients. The synergy these two disciplines provide our clients is enormous.
Packaging
Design
Exordium Design is a Beginning
Packaging Design Services
Photo Realistic Rendering
Rapid Prototype Models
Preforms Design
Bottle Design
Closure Design
Light Weighting Studies
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Quality Specifications
Specification Services
Blow Mold Simulation
Wall Thickness Distribution
Drop Impact Study
Line Pressure Analysis
Palletizing Studies
Pack Patterns
Pack Loading
Predictive Performance
Data Package
Product Launch
Downstream equipment support
Bottle
Processing
Exordium Process is an Ongoing Solution
Bottle Processing, Recipe Creation
and Process Optimization
Injection and Blow Molding
Injection and Blow Molder Set-up
Optimization and documentation
of the Recipes for Repeatability
Preform and Bottle Design
Combination Evaluations
Preform design and consistency
Utilities Consumption
and Optimization
energy and air consumption
Production Line Efficiencies
Line layout and performance analysis
Quarterly checks for process
drift and reset
Qualification
Training
Recipe Optimization
Quality Assurance
Exordium’s Quality Acceleration Loop for Optimal Performance
Package Design & Development
FEA Design Analysis
Prototyping
Solid Modeling
Conceptual
Modeling
Discovery
Design Specification
Unit Cavity
Sampling/DOE
Unit Tooling
Bottle Processing & Performance Testing
QA Qualification Data Pack
Line Qualification
Bottle Process Qualification
Preform Process Qualification
Pilot Lab QA Data Pack
Mold Design/Scaling
Initial Specification
Unit Qualification
We Can Help You With:
PCR Content
Creating a Repeatable Process
Together or Independently
Exordium serves clients on an end-to-end or a la carte basis. We pride ourselves on the ability to remain independent in the collection of empirical data as well as our recommendations for optimization.
Training
Blow Molding and
Injection Molding
Set-Up
Start-Up
Establish SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
Recipe
Optimization
Energy Reduction
Air Reduction
Identify Opportunities for Light Weighting
Quality
Assurance
Establish SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
Data Collection
Analysis
SPC (Statistical Process Control)
Meet the Leadership
Randy Brown
Product Design
Randy Brown is a package designer and innovative visionary with 37 years of experience creating solutions for the world’s best brands across multiple substrates, processes, and applications. His comprehensive knowledge of material capabilities and their performance attributes enables the creation of unique solutions and perspectives on the continuously evolving demands faced by consumer products companies. Well-versed in PP, PE, HDPE, PET, rPET, aluminum, and glass for containers, Randy also designs closures, fitments, and dispensers as part of a solution set.
Randy brings a deep understanding of container production, mold design, and filling processes into every solution. His ability to apply cutting-edge technology using 2D, 3D and simulation technology brings solutions to life in a fraction of the time needed for traditional package development. His mastery of quality principles and design specification protocols guarantees that expectations and tolerances can be clearly communicated throughout the supply chain. Prior to founding Exordium, Randy held positions of increasing authority and technical competence for iconic companies including Johnson Controls, Schmalbach-Lubeca, Amcor Packaging, and The Coca-Cola Company.
Matthew Brooker
Bottle Processing
Matthew Brooker has 30 years of experience processing containers on the world’s most sophisticated manufacturing platforms. An acknowledged industry expert in recipe development, machine optimization, and troubleshooting, he has helped the “A” list of liquid packaging companies overcome real-world production floor challenges. Matthew is intimate with the operation and function of high-speed equipment from all major blow mold manufacturers and is highly proficient in establishing machine setup, recipes, and optimization for any plastic container.
Whether your package is CSD, hot-fill, aseptic, or multi-layer, Matthew understands how to make it right. As market demands change, the standards for PCR content, air optimization, and overall process excellence place a burden on plant operators in every application. Matthew and the Exordium Process Excellence team work with producers to solve problems, avoid problems, and improve the economics and efficiency of bottle making. Whether qualifying on the line or in the lab, Matthew delivers practical results. Available for virtual or on-site consultation, his Process Excellence team is an indispensable asset to any operation.
What Our Clients Are Saying
“We were looking for an independent container designer and processing engineers when we found Exordium. We were happy to find a partnership of both disciplines, with industry experts leading each department. Exordium is now a member of our family. We count on them to provide preform and bottle design and help our clients with bottle processing. We’ve seen impressive turnarounds and our clients have all been thankful for their expertise.”
“Matt Brooker quickly became our go-to-person in PET blow molding process, the SME that we count on getting challenging conversions and projects done. His strong technical competences and good interpersonal skills have made him a valued team member to work with. We look forward to broadening our capabilities with the support of Exordium Engineering and Matt.”
“Exordium has become a full spectrum provider of design, quality and processing services for BottleOne. Their ability to integrate anticipated in-plant performance to the early stages of concept and design is unlike anything I have experienced. There is no one out there who has the breadth and depth of expertise that I access through Exordium on a regular basis.“
“Exordium is a reliable and dependable company. They deliver a high quality product ontime or early, and are very flexible allowing them to meet our ever-changing needs.”