Whether on motorbikes, cars or bikes, wheels make it easy for us to move around. The challenge comes when we need to move them around. If you’re involved in the manufacture, import or refurbishment of wheels, or you’ve simply tried to sell a set of wheels...
At this time of year, you might start to select wrapping paper, boxes and packaging in which to present your Christmas gifts. You could simply hand them over as they are, however the packaging adds an extra dimension; the element of surprise. As a child little beats the...
With the right cardboard engineering skills and equipment, almost any object can be shaped and formed. It is a strong, durable and versatile material, which can be modelled in so many different ways. A packaging company on the West Coast of America is keen to prove...
We’re often asked about the maximum dimensions for our large cardboard cartons. So far, the largest we have produced is 40m x 12m, which equated to 40 cubic meters in volume and we haven’t yet had requests for anything larger. Over the North Sea in the...
Take, Make and Dispose; this traditional consumption model has been the basis of manufacture for centuries and has contributed to the depletion of natural materials and the destruction of our environment. With growing awareness of our impact on the environment and global targets aimed at tackling...
The rolling hills of sunflowers, lavender and Rhone Valley vineyards have a natural appeal. Scattered with medieval towns and the delights of Provencal cuisine, it is no surprise that this region of Southern France has attracted visitors for centuries. Impressionist artists were inspired by the...
It might not be as exciting as a birthday party, especially as there is no cake involved, but we feel it’s time to give the humble corrugated cardboard box a little praise. Corrugated cardboard is one of the most environmentally responsible materials for product packaging. What’s...
When times are tough, it is common for a company to review its strategy, productivity and processes. Are there any ways in which outgoings can be reduced, income can be increased or ideally both? The challenge is that boosting sales, increasing efficiency and getting the most...
We know that corrugated cardboard boxes are widely used because they offer strength and protection, as well as padding and insulation. Every day millions of fragile, delicate and valuable items are carefully packaged in cardboard boxes in order to keep them in pristine condition. Having...
Aylesbury Box Company would like to congratulate the students at St Benedict’s Catholic High School, who were recent winners of the CPI Paper Works Design Technology Competition for cardboard packaging! This national competition is an annual event, open to 11-14 year olds in the UK. Each...