What do you do when you love train travel, but can no longer get on board? This was the dilemma facing an 11-year- old girl from Worthing during lockdown. As an avid train fan, July came up with a creative solution. It just required her...
Face masks, hand sanitiser and social bubbles might help to protect our employees and customers, but what does it take to protect your goods in transit? In the majority of cases, corrugated cardboard boxes are the ideal packaging solution. The simple layered design of shipping cartons...
We regularly receive quote requests for rigid boxes. These are desirable gift packaging as well as being widely used for luxury items. Jewellery, high-end interior fittings, electronic gadgets and perfumes are some of the products which might be sold in rigid boxes. Rigid boxes and made...
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...
As a supplier, are you still wrapping your goods in plastic packaging? As a retailer, are you taking action to encourage your suppliers to cut out excessive plastic use? Many shoppers, independent shops and small-scale producers are making a conscious effort to reduce plastic use and...
Aylesbury Box Company can point you in the direction of a local foodie favourite; The Oxford Cheese Company. With an extensive range of options, purchased from artisan producers across the UK and Europe, there is something for everyone. Putting together a cheeseboard should be quite exciting....
As a manufacturer of corrugated cardboard boxes, Aylesbury Box Company is reliant on trees. We love trees and are hopeful that scientific findings will encourage the planting of more trees. The evidence indicates that the protection of existing forests and the planting of millions of...
As the festive season draws closer, the challenge is on to find the perfect gift for your friends and family. If the thought of tackling the crowds leaves you cold, why not consider subscription boxes? With subscription boxes, there is considerable choice. The typical sign up...
For years, many companies have relied on polystyrene as a means of holding their items securely in place within a shipping carton. Whether a solid block or loose-fill chips, this filler material was placed in boxes to help protect goods in transit. The issue is that...
Aylesbury is hosting an Upcycling event in the Market Square today (Tuesday 3 September). Pop along and get inspired by the renovated furniture, repurposed clothing and other creative ideas. In support of this local event, we wanted to explain the benefits of upcycling. We also wanted...