Is Your E-commerce Packaging a Missed Opportunity?
Almost any product can now be purchased online and UK residents love to browse the internet. However, the majority of orders arrive in plain cardboard boxes. Is this a wise decision or a missed opportunity for e-commerce packaging? UK Desire for Online Shopping According to the latest Statista data*, 80% of the UK population can […]
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 […]
Cat Friendly Boxes
Every cat owner knows that an empty cardboard box soon becomes a resting place for their feline friend. Now Tesla has released a corrugated cardboard cat house. It’s currently only available in China, but what alternatives do we recommend for UK cat lovers? Why do Cats love Cardboard Boxes? Let’s start by asking why cats […]
How to Resize Cardboard Boxes
You have something to send and have a box to reuse, but it is too big. Is there a way to resize cardboard boxes to save you from buying more packaging? The Issue with Oversized Cardboard Boxes Oversized boxes are not viewed positively by recipients and they cause a few issues in shipping and storage […]
E-commerce Packaging for Perfect Pets
In celebration of #NationalPetDay, we’re focusing on e-commerce packaging we’ve designed for several pet retail companies. From big-name brands to start-up companies on the brink of launching, the arrival of these boxes is eagerly awaited by pets. Boxes for Boxers (and other breeds of dog) Our loyal friends deserve the best and this is why […]
How a Cardboard Project Raised Thousands for Charity
Working with corrugated cardboard, we know that it is an incredibly versatile material. Being low cost, widely available and lightweight, cardboard is used for many inventive construction projects. A young New Zealand man has recently demonstrated the potential of cardboard by building his dream car. David Jones aspired to drive a Lamborghini, but at 22 […]
Eco-friendly Fashion Packaging
The polybag is the staple packaging in the fashion industry. Billions of these plastic bags keep clothing clean in transit. This generates a lot of waste. According to an article on packaging waste, only around 15% of the polybags produced are collected for recycling, the rest are contributing to the plastic problem. As the fashion […]
A Surge in Cardboard Box Orders
Last year, only around 6% of food shopping occurred online. The majority of consumers preferred to pop to the shops to stock up on groceries. Within a few weeks, there has been a tremendous shift. With self-isolation and restrictions on our movements, the demand for food deliveries has soared. To meet this surge, retailers need […]
Internal Divisions in Packaging
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 open the box to find a jumbled mess? Have […]
Pet Boxes; Not Just for Christmas
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 that cats are particularly fond of a cardboard box. […]
Addicted to Plastic: Kicking the Habit
It has been estimated that 850 million metric tonnes of greenhouse gases will enter the atmosphere, as a result of plastic production, this year alone. Plastic starts extraction of fossil fuels and ends up contributing to environmental damage. In addition to emissions, animals and humans are now consuming micro-particles of plastic in the food we […]
Cardboard and Interactive Tech
When you think of innovative technology and interactive gaming, it is unlikely that the humble cardboard box is springing to mind. Technological advances draw on fresh thinking and state-of-the-art materials, not bland, practical materials that have been around for over a Century. So, what was it that inspired designers to use corrugated cardboard in the […]
Cardboard Boxes Sparking Young Imaginations
Are you one of the many parents who has invested time and money in the ‘must have’ toy, only to watch your child spending more time playing with the big cardboard box it was packaged in? It’s a familiar story. The novelty of the toy soon loses its appeal, whilst the cardboard box transforms into […]
The Most Precious Cargo Protected in Cardboard Boxes
Corrugated cardboard boxes are robust and protective. As such they are used to package goods of all shapes and sizes, including the most valuable, fragile and delicate items. Maybe it shouldn’t be a surprise that thick cardboard boxes are now being offered as a first bed for new-born babies. Cardboard Boxes for Newborns The Baby […]
The Future is Cardboard
In light of changing shopping habits, environmental concerns and innovative ideas, corrugated cardboard is back in vogue. The humble cardboard box may have been a packaging staple for decades, but demand is growing and it is now gaining a spot in the packaging limelight. Cardboard Boxes for E-commerce Deliveries The rise of online shopping has […]
Five Ideas with a Cardboard Box: Summer Holiday Fun
Many of the Aylesbury Box Company team have children or grandchildren to entertain over the summer holidays. The prospect of six weeks without a school run is a joy, but we all need cheap and simple ways to keep the youngsters occupied. This is where the humble cardboard box comes into play. A cardboard box […]
Luxury Packaging: As Tempting as Pandora’s Box
In the Greek Myth, Zeus gifts Pandora with a gilded box, along with strict instructions never to open it. Not knowing what’s inside fuels Pandora’s curiosity and temptation eventually drives her to lift the lid. When it comes to luxury packaging design, brands can use this myth as inspiration for generating curiosity. The box should […]
Cutting Costs with Corrugated Cardboard Pallets
Wood is by far the most favoured material for pallets. Wooden pallets are strong, easy to stack and have been reliably assisting the transportation of goods since the 1920s. Why would a large retailer like Ikea make the decision to switch from wood to corrugated cardboard pallets? Challenging the Packaging Engineers Packaging has always been […]
Consumer’s Role in Influencing Packaging Materials
The scale of the global plastic problem makes it seem insurmountable. As individuals, we can feel disempowered. Even if we take a stand, how can we possibly make a difference? On our own, little can change, but we’re not on our own. Millions of people are striving for change, whilst many organisations and environmental groups […]
Avoiding the Red Tape
Sealing a cardboard box is the final step in keeping the goods inside protected during transit. In many cases, this is achieved by taping the box shut before despatch. The tape holds the box flaps securely in place and adds to the overall strength of the packaging. In the warehouse, handheld tape dispensers are widely […]
Box Manufacturing: A Mistake
Ever made a huge mistake at work and feared the worst? That’s exactly what happened to a worker in a paper bag factory back in 1879. The pressman accidently cut, rather than creased, 20,000 bags. No longer suitable for packaging seeds, this error could have caused the employee his job. Fortunately, the problem was viewed […]
Merry Christmas!
Let’s start by celebrating the fantastic team we have here at Aylesbury Box Company. This year they have worked collaboratively to support a growing number of customers and they now deserve a festive break. We’re all looking forward to spending time with friends and family, eating, drinking and being merry. We’d also like to send […]
Is Cardboard Packaging Still Good Value?
Aylesbury Box Company has recently had to put up the price of our cardboard boxes. We’re not alone. Globally, the cost of cardboard box manufacture has soared this year and a price increase is the only way for box companies to remain commercially viable. Why has the Cost of Cardboard Boxes Increased? Greater Demand for Cardboard […]
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 […]
The Finishing Touches
We are often asked about print finish options, so we thought we’d summarise a few points in this article. When you think of a cardboard packaging, does a plain brown corrugated box spring to mind? It doesn’t have to be like that! An extensive range of print finishes can be used to transform the humble cardboard […]
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, […]
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 […]
Promote the Benefits
When it comes to marketing, we are regularly told that we need to promote the benefits of our products and services. Consumers don’t want what we sell; they want the advantages that those items bring. As an example, we might not want to buy healthy meals full of fresh fruit and vegetables, but we do […]
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 […]
Environmental Responsibility
Like millions of others, we’ve been captivated by Planet Earth 2 and the challenges faced in a changing world. The series ended with a stark message from Sir David Attenborough; we need to connect with nature in order to realise the importance of the natural environment. We must accept that the human population has taken […]
