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...
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,...
A plain, brown, corrugated cardboard box is a practical packaging solution. The robust design has been used to pack, store and transport millions of different products. A plain, brown, corrugated cardboard box is also uninspiring. Quite honestly, it is a missed opportunity to market your brand...
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...
As an ecommerce business, you have to give customers the option to change their mind. You also have to replace goods that are damaged or faulty. In order to minimise the costs associated with returns, it is important to match your customer’s expectations. Cheap Packaging Cheap packaging...
Polystyrene has widely been used in food packaging, but change is occurring. An increasing interest in sustainable solutions has resulted in a shift towards cardboard alternatives. Unlike polystyrene, cardboard packaging can be made from recycled material and recycled again after use. Even if it reaches landfill,...
A young child discovers a sweet in their pocket; it’s a bit sticky and they’re not sure how long it’s been there, but they will almost certainly pop it into their mouth. In contrast, the same child spots the smallest mark, or bruise, on a...
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,...
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...
At the end of 2016, a feature on the BBC’s Watchdog highlighted a cleanliness issue with home delivery crates. It seems that the plastic crates used by supermarkets are in such constant use that they aren’t always cleaned. Mould, unidentified sticky substances and even maggots...