Teens and Seniors Driving Sustainable Change
Many of us are making small changes in our workplaces and homes in order to reduce our environmental impact. Have you switched from plastic to sustainable corrugated cardboard packaging or changed the lightbulbs to energy-efficient LEDs? Maybe you drive an electric car or have introduced a corrugated recycling bin into your office. Whilst any positive […]
All Boxes Great and Small
There is a perception that a packaging company like ours is only interested in bulk orders for large, established brands. There is a fear that minimum orders, design and printing costs takes bespoke packaging out of the reach of small, start-up companies. Aylesbury Box Company would like to dispel that myth. Whilst we do have […]
Can Food Packaging be Plastic-free?
Food packaging is a particular challenge in the bid to rid the world of plastic. It is fair to say that plastic can play a vital role in helping to keep food fresher for longer. In this respect, it reduces food waste, another environmental problem. Whilst there are a growing number of bio-degradable alternatives to […]
Packaging Design is Child’s Play
With consumer pressure encouraging every company to consider the sustainability of packaging, it has never been more important to reduce, reuse and recycle. When packaging is designed to encourage reuse, it can have a positive impact on the brand, as well as on the environment. The Play Potential of Cardboard Boxes In her book, The […]
Protective Packaging: Record Sleeves
When CDs entered the market, it seemed to mark the end for vinyl. How could low-definition records compete with the superior sound of these indestructible discs? Next CDs were dismissed in favour of instant downloads and streaming. In the digital age, music can be consumed with instant gratification. So, it is hard to believe that […]
More than Packaging Suppliers
Aylesbury Box Company can simply sell boxes to your business, but that is seldom the best option. Our preference is to gather a greater understanding of your products and your brand. We can then apply our knowledge and experience to advise on the most suitable packaging options. Benefit from our Full Packaging Design Service We […]
Printed Packaging Reduces Waste
Are you fully confident about what packaging can be recycled? Research conducted by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) suggests that at least half of us regularly bin recyclable materials in the general waste. This suggests that there is still confusion about what packaging materials can be recycled and what can’t. In 2009, the […]
Our Packaging Team is Expanding
The drive for alternatives to plastic, along with the continued growth of e-commerce has resulted in a greater demand for cardboard packaging. As a specialist manufacturer of corrugated boxes and cardboard packaging solutions, Aylesbury Box Company has stepped up production to meet this need. Our latest move has been to welcome Minesh Bhalsod to the […]
Rich Pickings with Bespoke Packaging
Walking down a supermarket aisle, you are faced with an extensive range of options. As a consumer, you need to make a quick decision before moving onto the next items on your list. As a manufacturer, you want to ensure that yours is the brand of choice. Packaging plays a vital role for both parties. […]
Is Sustainable Packaging Important to Customers?
As a manufacturer, brand or retailer, you will be keen to positively influence buying decisions. Packaging design plays an important role in this process, but does it matter which packaging materials are used? According to a Coleman Parks survey, which was commissioned by Pro Carton, 68% of UK shoppers have been swayed by the environmental […]
Merry Christmas from Aylesbury Box Company!
With a growing number of online retailers and logistics companies opting for our cardboard packaging solutions, this has been a considerably busy time of year. The Aylesbury Box Company team have been incredible all year and have pulled out all the stops this December. Before we head off on a well-deserved break, we wanted to […]
Grab the Opportunity to Personalise your Packaging
High Street and online retailers are battling it out to provide the best customer experience in the final countdown to Christmas. In store or delivered to your door, the one thing that all customers receive is the product packaging. If you are a manufacturer selling direct to the customer, or through a merchant, printed packaging brings […]
Product Packaging Causes Consumers to Switch Brands
Once shoppers find a brand that they like, they typically stick with it. This might be true to a certain extent, but don’t get complacent. If you fail to address their changing expectations, you may well lose out to the competition. Demand for Sustainable Packaging This message was clearly illustrated in research undertaken by PRO […]
All Set for E-commerce Fulfilment
The busiest sales period of the year is fast approaching. As a growing e-commerce business, you have prepared your product lines, sorted your stock and prepared a winning marketing campaign. The orders are coming in. Isn’t it a wonderful feeling when customers fill an online shopping cart and complete the payment process? You feel great […]
What do you want from a Cardboard Packaging Company?
As customer service week is in full swing, we’re turning the tables for this blog. In our usual packaging articles, we aim to provide valuable advice. We want to break down the barriers, explain how packaging solutions can be achieved and provide information that allows you to make informed decisions. Now we are seeking your […]
Low Cost Packaging Design
There’s no doubt that your packaging design has a considerable impact on the perception of your product. We advise that you opt for the best quality that you can afford, but there are ways to develop good, yet low-cost packaging designs. The following points aim to provide you with food for thought when it comes […]
Focus on Teens to Revive the High Street
For the majority of teenagers, shopping is a social, fun and interactive experience. For this reason, they are more likely to head to the High Street and shopping centres than buy online. This presents a great opportunity for businesses with goods on the shelf, but to be attractive, your retail packaging has to deliver what […]
Take the pain out of Deliveries with Bespoke Boxes
Are your customers being driven mad every time they receive a delivery from you? Ensuring a positive customer experience extends to every interaction with your company. You may have created the most desirable products and invested in a helpful customer service team, but what about your deliveries? Can bespoke boxes address the ‘pain’ points that […]
Box Clever with Retail Packaging
The phrase ‘box clever’ means to ‘behave in a careful and cunning way’. In many ways, this reflects the role of packaging as a marketing tool. The design of retail packaging has to be carefully thought through, with the aim of influencing a potential buyer in a range of cunning ways. A standard cardboard box […]
Packaging Design that Works
Retail packaging can be manufactured from a wide range of materials, in an extensive range of shapes, dimensions, colours and finishes. There are plenty of stylish, fun and quirky packaging designs online, but how do you select the right option for your product? Aylesbury Box Company suggests that there are three main points to consider: […]
Packaging Advice for Start Up Businesses- Part 2
In Part one, we explained that bulk buying off-the-shelf packaging may be the cheapest option, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best value. With packaging playing a vital role in how your goods and brand are perceived, we explored the importance of aesthetic appeal, protection and packaging efficiency. Following on from this, we will look […]
Packaging Advice for Start-Up Businesses – Part 1
When you have a budding business venture, budgets can be tight, however, if you have goods to sell, retail packaging is a must. It can be understandably tempting to bulk buy off-the-shelf retail packaging for your goods. In terms of up-front costs, this is the cheapest option, but we’d like to explain why it may […]
Behind the Scenes at Aylesbury Box Company
At Aylesbury Box Company we are proud that the majority of our team have been with us for many years. One of the most established members of our team is Enid. If you are an existing customer, the chances are that you would have enjoyed a friendly conversation with Enid at some point. With a […]
ABC Team Branches Out
Aylesbury Box Company is a long established family business. We set up as a local cardboard packaging manufacturer and served customers within a 40-mile radius of our Aylesbury site. At the start, the large majority of our work centred on the production of large, robust industrial boxes. Our customers needed cardboard cartons that complied with […]
Five Reasons to Invest in Bespoke Boxes
Standard, off-the-shelf packaging may be sufficient for requirements, but we’re keen to share five reasons why you should consider investing in bespoke boxes. Customers Expect More than Standard Packaging If your target customer is highly cost sensitive, then standard packaging may be acceptable. For every other business, you have to give your customers more. Whether […]
Responsibility to Reduce Waste Lies with Packaging Suppliers
A growing awareness of waste, prominent media coverage and the BBC’s Blue Planet II series are cited as the three primary reasons that the UK public are taking a greater interest in packaging. In Beyond the Box research, which surveyed 2,000 UK consumers, the majority stated that they now had a greater awareness of product […]
Chocolate Box Temptation
When it comes to buying the ideal gift, a box of chocolates is widely appreciated. From a small box of handmade truffles to a large selection box, they are a suitable way to say ‘thank you’, ‘congratulations’ or ‘well done’. You really would have to have achieved something outstanding to receive the World’s biggest box […]
Growth of Ecommerce
It may seem as though everyone is shopping online, but data from the Office of National Statistics reveals that in 2017 ecommerce accounted for 16.9% of purchases. This figure may be surprising, but ecommerce is still a relatively new concept. The rate of growth has certainly been higher for ecommerce sales than instore purchases and […]
Packaging for Bricks and Bobs
At present, around 11,000 self-build homes are constructed in the UK every year. With the Government keen to encourage house building and greater availability of information, it is anticipated that the number will grow. There was certainly a high turnout at the recent My Homebuilding Show at the NEC, with many more events planned throughout […]
Iconic Packaging Design
On a packed supermarket shelf, how do shoppers decide what to buy? There are certain branded products that have been supermarket staples for years. As consumers, we’re so familiar with the packaging design that it takes little more than a glance to know what we’re placing into our trolley. Packaging Shape We recognise some brands […]
