Hidden Surprises
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 excitement of seeing a large gift under the Christmas […]
Cardboard Creations
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 this point. Ernest packaging solutions have been experimenting with […]
The Perfect Fit: Bespoke Packaging
Have you ever been confused when receiving a delivery? You thought you ordered a relatively small product but a large cardboard box is handed over; surely this bulky package can’t be what you are expecting. On opening it, you discover the item you ordered surrounded by an excessive mound of filler materials. Not only does […]
Record Breaking Box
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 Netherlands, a cardboard box company did get a brief […]
Packaging and Shipping Challenge
You’ve invested in an online business and are busy building your brand reputation, creating desirable items and celebrating a good order coming in. You can’t imagine your customers feeling anything but delight. They’re going to be writing rave reviews, recommending you to their friends and returning for more. Except that your customers don’t always see […]
Celebrating Corrugated Cardboard
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 more its robust, yet versatile properties means it can […]
Cardboard Surfboards!
Over the summer you may have squeezed into a wetsuit and headed out to sea with a surfboard in hand. There is certainly a draw to the adrenalin rush of riding a wave. The challenge and reward are sufficient to encourage many people to endure a lot of failed attempts, but still keep trying. The […]
The Ultimate Delivery
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 said this, it still seems a little unusual to ‘package’ […]
Set Out to Sea in a Cardboard Box
What would you do with 24 single wall cardboard boxes, one double walled box, 12 cardboard edge protectors and three rolls of tape? Building a seaworthy boat might not be the first thing that springs to mind, but that was the ‘starter kit’ that Isle of Wight based packaging company Betapak offered to teams entering […]
Celebrating the Original Cardboard Manufacturer
Did your delivery arrive in a cardboard box this morning? Can you spot one in your fridge? I bet you have a few lurking in your store cupboard! Almost all of us will encounter a cardboard box at some point during every day. As the most commonly used packaging, with around 5 billion being used […]
Music To Our Ears: Cardboard Drums
We are in the midst of festival season, so it seems fitting to celebrate music. Music is a powerful way to express our emotions, lift our spirits, help us to relax and fuel our creativity. It instantly takes us to a different time and place, evoking memories. Whether you are in a concert hall, a […]
