Hereford Contract Canning is a packer of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. We have many decades of combined experience in the drinks industry.

HCC is run by an experienced and skilled team with an ethos of putting the customer’s aspirations at the heart of everything we do and a commitment to delivering on our promises.

HCC, which also has a respected heritage of canning fine quality beers, ciders, RTDs and soft drinks. HCC was set up to answer the growing demand from brand owners for up-to-the-minute, efficient, responsive, flexible beverage canning.

HCC’s customer base includes numerous well-known brand owners. Our newest initiative is packaging wine, seltzers and RTD cocktails.

HCC continue to grow by fostering a forward looking, customer-focused ethos and by investing in the best people, facilities and technologies.

A major new investment has been completed in the form of a high speed line capable of handling even more high volume contracts. This investment is testament to the success of HCC, which has rapidly established its reputation for excellent service, and provides further evidence of our commitment to continued growth and development.

Richard Leach

Site Director

Over 25 years experience in the Food and Drinks Industry within the area of Production, Quality and Continuous Improvement. Lean Sigma Green Belt, MBA Diploma, BSc Hons. Companies worked for include Glaxo SmithKline, Faccenda Group and Heineken.

Jonathan Pitt

Engineering Manager

Over 15 years experience in the Drinks Industry within the area of Engineering and Production. Companies worked for include Heineken, Special Metals.

Christian Jones

Supply Chain Manager

Over 20 years experience in the Food and Drinks Industry in the area of Logistics and Supply Chain. Companies worked for include Muller Dairies, Bulmers, Scottish & Newcastle and Heineken.

Rod Phillips

Quality Manager

Over 30 years experience in the Food and Drinks Industry within the area of Technical and Quality Assurance. Companies worked for include H.P. Bulmer, Robertsons Preserves and Heineken.

Dave Turner

Manufacturing Manager

Over 35 years experience in the Food and Drinks Industry within the area of Manufacturing and Packaging, Technical and Quality and Continuous Improvement. Companies worked for include Heineken, Knights Cider, Westons and H.P. Bulmer.

Leigh Howell

OFFICE MANAGER

Seven years-experience in the Drinks Industry as Office Manager. Thirteen years experience in IT previously. Companies worked for include Lloyds Bowmaker, Reuters and NatWest Bank.