Product Development

Our approach at Crown Abbey is to become a part of your R&D team, running as much or as little of your project as you need. We integrate seamlessly and can pick up at any point along the product development process, from concept to launch. Based on our conversations, we will put together a tailor-made proposal, and you choose which parts of the project we should manage. From high level strategy, to the day to day details, we are at your service.

Technology Scouting

Looking to improve or differentiate your product? Our team will seek innovative technologies and ways to set you apart. We have a strong network of vendors across many different sectors as well as keep up with the latest innovations. By understanding your brand and the consumer insights for your products, we will bring a range of different technology options for each brief. We will work with you to understand the best fit, based on your needs.

Raw Material Sourcing

Need a different supplier? With our vast array of vendors, in addition to attending relevant industry conferences and shows, we are able to help you source the right materials for your product. For every brief, we will identify the best vendors for you based on technology, quality, location and price. We work with both the suppliers and the client, to deliver samples, prototypes and unique propositions. Where needed, we can recommend and arrange independent product and consumer testing, through top quality labs and help you build your claim support.

Manufacturing Support

Looking to produce your product? As R&D experts, we will support the project through scale-up, whether it be pilot stage or at the production lines. Our quality questionnaires ensure the 3rd party manufacturers have the right quality management systems in place, before we conduct an on-site audit. We will work with the production team to ensure raw materials, artworks and specs are delivered – all with timelines, risk assessments and budget overviews for our regular status meetings with you and your team. We support your project all the way through to first production, for complete transition to your organization.

Training

Have a new team or implementing a new process? The Crown Abbey team can share our knowledge as formal training sessions too. Our clients have appreciated our ability to tailor-make sessions to both individuals and full classrooms. We are often asked to train on specific topics, such as Nonwoven Training or Project Management Training, and we will work with upper management to not only understand the specific needs but also make suggestions based on our experience. We will often interview a few individuals upfront, to ensure that we also get a clear picture of the needs from a “front-line” perspective. Trainings can be run in-person or virtual, depending on the needs.

Brand Sustainability Analysis

Want fresh ideas for your brand? Our latest offering to our clients, due to popular demand, is a Sustainability Analysis. As sustainability experts in the different industries we serve, we give a full picture of a brand’s current state, what their competitors are doing and also an in-depth recommendation for the future. From Single Use Plastic to the Menstrual Tax, we are involved and up to date on the latest Sustainability discussions.