Instant Attraction
Shop window displays have always been a vital marketing tool for retailers. Attract the attention of potential customers and you have the opportunity to entice them through the door. Christmas is when the big names pull out all the stops for a show stopping window display. Fortnum & Mason, Harrods Liberty’s, Tiffany & Co and […]
Luxury Packaging: Extravagant yet Refined
Back in 1926, Coco Chanel designed a Little Black Dress (LBD) for Vogue magazine. This wardrobe staple wasn’t a showy number, its appeal stemmed from its subtle simplicity and attention to detail. Designers of luxury packaging can learn from such classics. Coco’s dress offered stylish women a flattering, versatile and timeless fashion. It could be […]
Productive Packers
The vast majority of goods are packaged. In addition to the primary packaging, many are boxed up in secondary packaging for safe transportation and storage. Efficiency through the packaging process is essential for delivering to customer expectations and making a profit. In an environment where every minute counts, many companies are investing in automated systems […]
How Can Ecommerce Packaging be Sustainable?
Packaging waste is a problem associated with online retail. Many ecommerce companies have been criticised for sending small items in large boxes, with excessive use of air filled plastic. It’s no longer acceptable. Customers are increasingly mindful of waste issues, with plastic pollution being the current focus of attention. China’s decision to no longer accept […]
Bringing Affordable Packaging to the Table
GADD&Co brings together the artistic flair and retail expertise of two lifelong friends. The company produce uniquely designed tableware, including coasters, placemats and table savers. With an online shop and stockists, the company were keen to find a protective packaging solution. The boxes had to be suitable for shipping toughened glass and earthenware goods to […]
Bespoke Box Design for Gym Company
Not everyone is cut out for the gym, but with increasingly sedentary lifestyles, it’s more important than ever to encourage everyone to get active. If you want to boost participation, it is essential that the activities are accessible. This means they should ideally be free and open to all ages and abilities. They also have […]
Tube Lines
Do Cardboard Tubes Provide a Better Packaging Solution than a Box? Rolling up paper or textiles is a good way to minimise the risk of the item getting creased. This is why posters, maps and other large paper prints are typically packaged in a cardboard tube. It’s also why there are fans of rolling, rather […]
Is your Packaging Design Viable?
Have you got a packaging idea that needs developing? Aylesbury Box Company can help! Packaging Design Challenges This image is the template for a cardboard cup holder. The designer had been working on an idea for a while, but whilst he was almost there, it wasn’t quite working. With a detailed knowledge of cardboard engineering, […]
Get Plastic Clever
Back in April, we wrote about Water To Go, one of our amazing customers who are committed to providing access to clean, safe to drink water in reusable water bottles. Their unique bottles include a filter that instantly makes river, pond or any non-salt water source drinkable. You can read the full blog here. Water […]
Pampered Pets
Pets are important members of our family. As such, we want to ensure that they stick around for as long as possible and enjoy living life to the full. Beyond providing a loving home, our pets need nutritious food and good exercise. They also enjoy the odd treat. Subscription boxes are a great way for […]
Corrugated Cardboard: The Key to Creative Packaging
If you are working on packaging design, it’s time to think beyond the box. Corrugated cardboard is a versatile material, which can be cut and shaped in a wide variety of forms. As a low cost, environmentally friendly and durable material, corrugated cardboard opens up the creative potential for showcasing your products in eye catching […]
Summer Holiday Fun with Cardboard Boxes
On Christmas morning the large cardboard box is often just as (or more) exciting than the expensive toy that was packaged in it. With a child’s imagination, that big box can transform into a pirate ship, a racing car or a fort. With six weeks of summer holidays ahead of us, we need simple and […]
Circular Economy Standard: BS8001
Sustainable business practices have been of growing concern to many industries. Fuelled by growing consumer interest and government legislations, more companies are taking interest in how to improve their supply chain and reduce waste to landfill. Circular economy principles impact on products, services, processes and attitudes by: Influencing how products are designed, made, used and […]
Packaging Expertise
As a cardboard box manufacturer, our expertise pays dividends from the moment the customer gets in touch. Do you know exactly what you need when you order product packaging? Aylesbury Box Company was recently contacted to quote for a box for whisky boxes. The design agency provided cutting guides and a box design and they […]
The Power of Books
Are you gripped by a real page turner? Have you found a great book to help with your studies? Who is your favourite author? Books provide us with knowledge, entertainment, information and inspiration. The words on the page can make us laugh, cry or offer us a new perspective. A local charity also believes that […]
Cardboard Arcade
Keeping the kids happy during the school holidays became a whole lot easier at The Eden Project last week. Game On encompassed a variety of interactive challenges that were played by people of all ages and nationalities. As part of the week-long celebration of video games, groups of people had to work together to play […]
Box Manufacturer Turns Green
The planet we live on is a precious thing. It offers the ideal conditions for life and has done for millions of years. We often take the resources it offers for granted, but 5th June is World Environment Day; it’s time to celebrate our world and inspire positive environmental action. When nature is in balance, […]
What’s in the Box?
Cardboard inserts, polystyrene fillers and air pockets are just some of the items used inside a box. The aim is to provide the best possible protection for goods in transit. For years, polystyrene has been the favoured material. With insulating properties, polystyrene is able to provide that additional layer of packaging that enables the goods […]
Square Mile Challenge
Coffee cup recycling has been a contentious issue over the last year. Whilst made from cardboard, the plastic finish and plastic lids make recycling less straight forward. In addition, few coffee chains provide designated recycling facilities and many consumers don’t use recycling facilities properly when they are provided. Do we look to the cup manufacturers […]
Protecting Electronic Components in Transit
Ever seen pink bubble wrap and wondered why it was that colour? This variation is designed with anti-static properties, specifically for electronic manufacturers. Developments in electronics design are expanding the possibilities of industrial automation, e-health, smart metering, remote monitoring and the Internet of Things. As individuals, we have grown increasingly reliant on digital devices for […]
Twelve Green Bottles
Earlier this year a litter picking party collected 2,500 plastic bottles from along the Thames in a single day. Discarded after the drink had been consumed, this litter contributes to the destruction of an already fragile inner city environment. This poignant issue is one of many that spur ethical companies, such as Aylesbury Box Company […]
Nest Building
At this time of year, birds are busily gathering the materials to construct their nests. As with good quality packaging, they need the right materials and design to protect their eggs. Many individuals and organisations are keen to give nature a helping hand. Aware of the year on year reduction of natural habitats and the […]
More than Just a Box
Is packaging just a box to protect your goods in transit? We don’t believe so. If you’ve developed a product range that you are proud of, these are a few reasons why we recommend investing in good quality packaging. Consumer Appeal As consumers, our decisions are greatly influenced by the packaging. We’re used to making […]
Your Packaging Department
No matter what you manufacture or sell, Aylesbury Box Company can operate as your packaging department. Established companies and newly formed businesses can all benefit from working in collaboration with us. We have invested in the machines, the people and the processes to deliver a high quality, efficient and reliable packaging service. It therefore makes […]
Natural Buzz
How is your will power holding up? For many of us, the initial drive for a healthier lifestyle is likely to be wearing thin about now. Don’t get disheartened; any changes for the better are worth taking. It’s important to find ways of making healthier choices as part of your everyday routine, rather than expecting […]
Pick & Pack Solutions
Success with online sales depends not only on the products you sell, but also the service you offer. Customers expect their order to be confirmed, packaged and delivered as quickly as possible. Efficient pick, pack and despatch processes need to be in place to meet these expectations. It doesn’t matter if you are a newly […]
Up, Up and Away
Another morning scraping ice from the car window, so many of us will be dreaming of hopping on a plane for a distant land. Tropical beaches, exotic sights and vibrant cities capture our imagination and tempt us to book flights. After the excitement and anticipation of a holiday, getting through the airport can be a […]
First Impressions Count
We all know the importance of making a good first impression. It’s one of the reasons we wear a suit and shine our shoes before an interview. Sometimes we’re keen to impress before someone has walked through the door. Kerb appeal is the phrase used to describe the attraction of a well presented building. From […]
Industrial Strength
Welcome back to a New Year of trading. Across Europe, the financial markets are currently positive. Within the UK, the FTSE 100 index was at a record high when it closed at the end of 2016. Yearly gains of 14.4% were achieved, with credit given to an upturn in manufacturing exports and stronger metal prices […]
Merry Christmas!
We’ve reached that time of year when we can take some time to enjoy the festivities with family and friends. Thank you to all of our dedicated employees, customers, suppliers and partner organisations. This is also a time to reflect. There’s no doubt that 2016 has had its challenges, but let’s share a few highlights […]
