BoldtSmith is excited to welcome Elliott Eckert to our growing team of packaging experts.
Elliott will join us as a Sales Engineer where he will work with clients to identify areas of opportunity for cost reduction, packaging optimization and sustainability improvements.
Elliott is a seasoned packaging engineer with a passion for creating innovative and sustainable solutions. With over 20 years of experience in the packaging industry, Elliott has a proven track record of delivering packaging designs that help cut costs and improve performance.
After graduating from Michigan State with a Packaging degree, Elliott’s career began at Display Pack, where he honed his skills in structural design, gaining experience working with a variety of materials and manufacturing processes. He then spent some time with Bissell as the Sr. Packaging Engineer, focusing heavily on packaging optimization for global distribution while working closely with product development on consumer experience.
In 2020, Elliott’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to launch Evolve Packaging, where he focused on developing reusable packaging systems for B2B industrial shipments. Throughout his career, Elliott recognized the critical need to create packaging solutions that solve real problems other businesses were facing, such as reducing waste, improving efficiency, and increasing sustainability.
Elliott brings a versatile set of skills and experience in the packaging industry to BoldtSmith, including:
- Unbiased approach: Elliott is proficient in designing and engineering various packaging structures and materials from early concept creation through implementation.
- Supply chain optimization: Elliott is experienced in analyzing and improving supply chain processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
- Sustainability-realist: Elliott is committed to BoldtSmith’s approach of developing sustainable packaging solutions that are holistic and make a real difference in minimizing environmental impact.
Elliott’s passion for his work, combined with his technical expertise and innovative mindset, make him a valuable addition to the BoldtSmith Packaging team. He is excited to help businesses achieve their operational goals while also making a positive impact on the environment.
On the future of the packaging industry, Elliott says, “This industry has endless options and is continuously growing and evolving. It’s always exciting to look ahead and see what’s coming down the pike as far as materials, manufacturing processes, and new ways to be efficient.”
Schedule an assessment call with Elliott and find out what improvements could help you cut costs, reduce damage or reach your sustainability goals.