Support For Your Side Hustle
Are you one of the many with an enterprising idea to top up your salary? From Vinted sellers to craft makers and product developers to parts repairers, we’d like to support your side hustle. Branded Packaging for Side Hustles Our packaging team provide helpful and personalised support to all customers. This includes micro businesses and […]
Time for a Packaging Review
Are you considering how to alter your packaging to reduce damage and returns? Maybe, sustainability is your focus for 2025. Or, are you keen to lower the cost of void fill and deliveries? All of these reasons indicate it’s time for a packaging review. What is a Packaging Review? Packaging has multiple roles to play, […]
Ticking the Vegan Boxes at Christmas
It’s estimated that there are around 2.5 million vegans in the UK. That means many families include someone who has decided to give up meat and dairy. The choice to become vegan can be ethical, for health reasons or to cut costs and it is most popular among young, female adults. However, there is no […]
Cakes on the Box
Are you a fan of the latest Bake Off series? You are not alone! Over 6 million viewers tune in each week to watch the creation of edible delights and disasters. However, we’re not just obsessed with cakes on the box. Cakes are a popular treat, which we’re keen to buy in cafes, shops and […]
Appreciate & Celebrate with Employee Gift Boxes
As we approach the end of another year, are you considering a token of appreciation or celebration for your team? After all, they’ve all been contributing to business success. We manufacture printed gift boxes for companies to fill and give to employees. If that could work for you, let us tell you more! Employee gift […]
Boxes to Ignite Your Tastebuds!
Are you bored by bland? Are you looking for the ultimate punchy flavour? If your meals need spicing up, this box of chilly sauces could be exactly what you need to ignite your tastebuds. But, be prepared, this box contains intense and fiery flavour combinations! Introducing the Crazy B Hot Sauce Range Originating in Berlin, […]
All Set For Peak Selling Season?
A staggering 3% of all retail sales were made in one day last year. According to the Mintle UK Black Friday Market Report, increases in the cost of living drove more buyers to splash out on a Black Friday bargain. However, this was one of several peak selling days in the final weeks of 2023. […]
Why Buy Second-Hand This September?
Could you make no new clothing purchases for 30 days? That is the challenge set by Oxfam each September to highlight the environmental impact of fast fashion. Many of us are unaware of the resources used to produce every item of clothing we wear. For example, did you know that the equivalent of 20,000 standard […]
How to Get the Most Out of a Box
A cardboard shipping carton or retail box is often a single-use item, but this needn’t be the case. In this article, we explore packaging components that can help you get the most out of a box. Encouraging You to Reuse & Recycle Boxes It may seem contrary that we, a cardboard packaging manufacturer, would encourage […]
Innovate for Performance & Sustainability
What do manufacturers, theme parks and quarries have in common? Their processes all rely on efficient chain conveyor operation and, this depends on keeping the chain lubricated. However, the manual, brush, drip or spit systems for applying lubrication are messy and wasteful. So, it was time to innovate for performance and sustainability. Introducing Rotalube Rotalube […]
Football Shirts ‘In the Box’
We’ve recently delivered printed packaging to a specialist retailer with an unwavering dedication to the beautiful game. As a supplier of authentic kits, what did he need to put football shirts in the box? The Love of Football Nations’ hopes are currently pinned on their team making it through to the finals of the Euros. […]
Time For a Coffee?
Britain is considered a nation of tea drinkers, but for many coffee is the preferred beverage of choice. A key reason why we now favour the bean is the quality aromas and flavours achieved by independent artisan roasters. These are a far cry from the spoonful of instant that was widely available until the turn […]
E-commerce Solutions: The Full Package
The UK has the third largest e-commerce market in the world and buying and selling online is commonplace. So, it is no wonder that we’ve gained a growing number of e-commerce customers in recent years. Fashion, fitness, food and flowers are just a selection of the products that we’ve created printed postal boxes for. In […]
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Are you struggling for original Father’s Day gift ideas? You want something that reflects your dad’s interests and what he means to you. Let us help you find the ideal option and encourage you to support small businesses. Gift Ideas for Dads Not all men love beer and socks, so let’s think outside the box! […]
3 Essentials for Shelf Ready Packaging
You want customers to find your products when they are shopping yet, you have no control over how frequently retailers replenish the stock. However, by providing your products in shelf ready packaging, you make restocking a quick and easy process. This can help the visibility of your brand and boost sales. What is Shelf Ready […]
Sustainable Shoes & Boxes
Did you know that the average British woman is said to own 34 pairs of shoes? Despite this, the footwear market forecast shows this is a growth area. Interestingly, UK consumers are showing greater interest in sustainable shoe brands and shoe boxes. In the Market for Sustainable Shoes Once our feet stop growing, a well-made […]
E-commerce Packaging Insight
Looking to grow your e-commerce business? This insight could help. Every year, Mondi surveys thousands of online shoppers to gather insight into changing attitudes and behaviours. One area of focus is e-commerce packaging. As we work with many online retail brands, we’re keen to discover what recipients view as good packaging. E-commerce Report Global paper […]
Eye-catching Printed Packaging
At this time of year, it seems that everything is a bit grey. Therefore, we need something to lift our spirits and inject a bit of colour into the world. So, in this article, we explore the colour yellow and its use in creating eye-catching printed packaging. What Does Yellow Represent? Yellow is a colour […]
Can Packaging Improve Packing Line Processes?
An efficient warehouse packing process is a fulfilment essential. But, how can packaging help your business to keep pace with orders and meet customer expectations? In this article, we offer suggestions that optimise space and speed in the packing line. Boxes for Quick Packing Line Assembly Most cardboard boxes are supplied flat pack. This minimises […]
Making Unboxing Memorable
Your delivery arrives and you are desperate to get inside and find your order. Does the unboxing experience matter? Do we respond differently to the product based on the shape, appearance and packaging material it is delivered in? Let’s give this some thought. Unwrapping Gifts Imagine it’s your birthday and laid out before you are […]
Tick All The Boxes to Keep You on Track
New Year’s resolutions; we make them, we break them. However, don’t give up! The majority focus on beneficial improvements that could help us live a fuller life. So, if you need a boost to get you back on track, let us help you tick the boxes. New Year’s Resolutions Every year, around a third of […]
When Protective Packaging is a Top Priority
Appropriate levels of protection are an important consideration for all packaging designs. However, for some deliveries, it is a top priority. In this article, we share our work with the London Sperm Bank to create protective packaging for their precious cargo. Deliveries to Support Fertility Choosing to be child-free has gained wider social acceptance, but […]
Warehousing and Packaging
Fulfilling our appetite for goods is dependent on two factors; warehousing and packaging. The humble cardboard box and behind-the-scenes operations rarely make the headlines. However, this could be the year when warehousing and packaging make their way into the limelight! The Year of Warehousing To mark its 80th year of operation, the UK Warehousing Association […]
Box Company is Christmas Ready!
So, it’s our final day of 2023 at Aylesbury Box Company. The team have cleared their workspaces and everyone is ready for a much-deserved break with family and friends. Boxes Galore! This year, our industrious factory team have manufactured over 10 million boxes in all shapes and sizes. These include slimline, letterbox friendly postal boxes, […]
Printed Packaging for 3D Printing Company
What’s the ideal side hustle for construction engineers? The answer for the husband and wife team at KihaiaPrints was to make something. With an interest in technical modelling, they invested in a 3D printing machine, to provide an accessible route into manufacturing. They came to us with a request for printed packaging. Introducing Kihaia Prints […]
Sustainable Christmas Cards
Sending Christmas cards is a seasonal tradition and there are ways to maintain this custom and minimise environmental impact. Will you pledge to go green for the 2023 festivities? Why Do We Send Christmas Cards? Let’s be honest, most of the mail that drops into our letterboxes are bills or generic flyers. For this reason, […]
Ticking the Boxes for Media Packaging
In a world where films, music and books can be streamed and downloaded, is there a need for physical products? We explore the reasons for, and practicalities of, media packaging. Collectable Media If you can watch, listen or read online, is there any need for vinyl, CDs, Blu Ray or books? We can’t deny that […]
Preparing for Black Friday
We’re just a few weeks away from Black Friday, a day where customers are on the hunt for a great deal. This provides a great opportunity for small e-commerce businesses to reward loyal customers or attract new buyers. So what are our tips on preparing for Black Friday? How Can Small E-commerce Businesses Capitalise on […]
Vegan Subscription Boxes & Products
Wednesday 1 November is World Vegan Day and you don’t have to be a vegan to join in. Instead, see this is an opportunity to consider incorporating more plant-based and animal cruelty-free products into your lifestyle. The challenge can be knowing where to start. What alternative products are available if you want to make vegan […]
Sample Boxes for Premium Timbers
It seems that no matter what we want to buy, there’s no shortage of choice. Variety is great, yet sometimes there are so many options that we are unsure of which product to purchase. It is for this reason that sample boxes are popular. Providing a taster enables customers to try, test and compare a […]
