When leading toy distributor, John Crane Ltd closed down after 120 years in the industry, one of its former team stepped in. Jonathan Thorpe had a proven track record, having formerly been the MD, then President of Playmobil USA. Jonathan wanted to continue the distribution of...
An empty cardboard box can be the ideal packaging solution for your goods. It offers maximum freedom; put in it what you like and off it goes in the post. The question is, what condition are those products in when they reach the customer? Do they...
At Aylesbury Box Company, we supply cardboard tubes. This cylindrical packaging solution can be ideal for presenting and sending a range of products including: Paper documents such as posters and maps Clothing (rolling can reduce creases and be more compact than folding) Drinks Bottles –...
At this time of year, there is one thing in shorter supply; natural light. We wake in the dark and the days are short. We need to turn the lights on in order to get things done. Apart from bumping up the energy bills, over-reliance on...
Computer Aided Design (CAD) has transformed many industries. Corrugated packaging is no exception. It offers an exceptionally wide scope of cardboard packaging design possibilities without excessive design costs. With cost-effective CAD solutions, there really is no need to stick to a standard packaging box. Easy to...
Kirsty’s Handmade Christmas is a popular festive series. It showcases a variety of crafts, from simple do-it-yourself ideas, through to professional pieces. In December, one of the simple, 'try it at home crafts' was the transformation of corrugated cardboard boxes into pet homes. We all know...
Is rethinking your product packaging and delivery boxes a priority for the coming year? According to the latest survey by DHL, changing attitudes will push packaging design into the spotlight over the coming 5 years. What shipping solutions are customers looking for? Those brands which continue to...
Aylesbury Box Company can point you in the direction of a local foodie favourite; The Oxford Cheese Company. With an extensive range of options, purchased from artisan producers across the UK and Europe, there is something for everyone. Putting together a cheeseboard should be quite exciting....
Are you regularly tempted by a Chicken Chow Mein, a pizza, Balti dish or kebab? If so, you are not alone. The demand for takeaways has never been higher and in response, there was a 34% increase in the number of fast-food outlets in the...
Back in 1944, Ruben Rausing developed an innovative new packaging solution in Sweden. The early design was a tetrahedron, much like a pyramid, but the shape was not the main reason why this idea really took off. Rausing combined the benefits of aluminium, plastic and cardboard...