Cardboard, Cartonboard or Corrugated?
Cardboard is a generic term for heavy-duty paper. As such, it is used to describe different types of packaging material, most often cartonboard or corrugated cardboard. In this article, we explain the difference between the two, so you can specify your requirements to a packaging manufacturer. What’s the difference Between Cartonboard and Corrugated Cardboard? Both […]
What are the Packaging Trends for 2025?
As we start a new year, you might be keen to explore the predicted packaging trends for 2025. These are based on consumer preferences, so they can elevate the perception of your brand. As such, a review and update of your packaging and labels could extend your market share and sales. Sustainable Packaging Trend Remains […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Steps Towards Net Zero: Carbon Offset
Since 2000, we have taken steps to reduce the environmental impact of our cardboard manufacturing processes. While we have achieved many of our goals, this is a process of continuous improvement. As such, we are now focused on becoming a Net Zero packaging company. And, with this in mind, we have cautiously explored carbon offset. […]
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 […]
Packaging Predictions: What’s in Store for 2024?
There’s no better time for packaging predictions than the New Year! So, what do we see influencing design in the road ahead? Packaging Materials Firstly, after several years of increases, market forecasts suggest that paper prices will stabilise in 2024. This will make it easier for cardboard packaging manufacturers like us to provide accurate quotes […]
Why Do Brands Change Their Packaging?
It’s widely known that consistent branding helps consumers to build trust in a product or company. As buyers, we spot that familiar box design on the shelf, grab and go. So, why do brands change their packaging? Packaging Rebrand – The Risks & Rewards The main reason why brands change their packaging is because both […]
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 […]
Sustainable Buckinghamshire Businesses
Many of our customers are sustainable Buckinghamshire Businesses. They are typically looking for a local, responsive packaging manufacturer, who can meet their requirements. In addition, keeping it local reduces delivery costs and environmental impact. As we are based in a county full of SMEs, it is always exciting to learn about the small enterprises on […]
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 […]
Hanging Up the Plastic Packaging
Many brands are taking action to reduce the volume of plastic packaging used to display and deliver products. One of the latest moves has been taken by Sainsbury’s, with Tu Baby Clothing now being presented on cardboard hangers. Cardboard Hangers Replace Plastic Packaging Clothing sold in High Street stores, supermarkets and independent boutiques is typically […]
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 […]
Tips for the Best Printed Packaging Results
Plain boxes protect your goods and ensure they arrive in great condition, so is printed packaging necessary? If so, how do you get the best results? Advantages of Printed Packaging Adding print design to shipping boxes, e-commerce mailers and retail packaging offers an opportunity to enhance the perception of your brand. The goods inside the […]
Why Use Symbols on Packaging?
There can be a lot of information to share on retail packaging and shipping boxes. This includes instructions for transit handlers, retailers and consumers, so there needs to be a quick reference solution. This is why we use symbols on packaging. Are Symbols on Packaging Better Than Words? Symbols provide a visual message, which are […]
A Milestone in FSC Certification
Aylesbury Box Company is proud to be one of the thousands of the UK companies with FSC certification. Why are we celebrating another packaging manufacturer achieving the same high standard in environmental and social sustainability? What is FSC® Certification? FSC certification is a widely recognised symbol that informs buyers that products are sourced from responsibly […]
Recycling Champions
Over half of UK household waste is reused, recycled or composted at the many recycling centres across the country. As a cardboard packaging manufacturer, we rely on residents flattening their used boxes and placing them in the recycling bin. Once collected, cardboard is one of the easiest materials to recycle. We can then make it […]
Does Cardboard Cause Deforestation?
At the start of this year, we gathered feedback from customers about our products, services and eco-credentials. One respondent raised concerns about cardboard boxes not being sustainable, as they contributed to deforestation. This individual will not be alone in thinking this, so, we wanted to address the point. Is Cardboard an Eco-friendly Packaging Material? Cardboard […]
Industrial Cartons for UK Manufacturers
When Aylesbury Box Company first launched, we were solely focused on the production of industrial cartons for local and international shipping. Although they are often unprinted and uninspiring, these heavy-duty boxes play a practical role in protecting goods in transit. Therefore, despite ever rising demand for printed e-commerce packaging, we still ship thousands of industrial […]
Strong Boxes for a Landscaping Merchant
When you have weighty items to send, strong boxes are essential. This was the case for a local landscaping merchant. When the time came to upgrade their sample boxes for Vande Moortel Clay Pavers, Paving and Decking, they gave us a call. Hard Landscaping Materials Country Supplies is an established Buckinghamshire business with a reputation […]
Subscription Box Company Seeks New Packaging Supplier
Time of your Life specialises in sustainable beauty for women aged 40+. This established subscription box company were seeking a new packaging supplier. They wanted better service and price than was offered by the previous contact, could Aylesbury Box Company deliver? Time of your Life Subscription Box Time of Your Life (TOYL) is the vision […]
5 Steps to Improve E-commerce Packaging
As we start a new financial year, we want to sow the seeds for updating and improving your e-commerce postal boxes. How can packaging design benefit your business, customers and the environment? Here are 5 essential steps to consider: 1. Reduce or remove single-use plastic from e-commerce packaging The best way to avoid plastic tax […]
Packaging Design Masterclass
Are you a small business or start-up looking to bring a new product to the food and beverage market? Tantalising the public’s tastebuds with fresh flavours is an exciting prospect, but this is a challenging market to enter. You might love the taste of your grandmother’s secret recipe, an innovative infusion or the latest superfood, […]
Why Shop Local This Christmas?
As the Christmas countdown begins, we encourage you to shop local. This applies to Business to Business (B2B), as well as consumer purchases. There are many reasons to support the businesses in your community and we focus on three: Lower Environmental Impact Better Customer Service Thriving Local Economies Reducing the Environmental Impact by Shopping Local […]
Commitment to Sustainability
As world leaders gather in Glasgow for COP26, we want to explore what the UK business community can do to reduce environmental impact and increase sustainability. What is COP26? COP26 is a gathering of 120 world leaders, who will be negotiating and committing to actions to tackle climate change. Targets set at the Paris Agreement […]
Meeting the Demand for E-commerce & Packaging
The convenience, choice and speed of delivery offered by e-commerce retailers have driven the shift to online shopping. Compounded by self-isolation, even those who resisted digital have rapidly increased online spending. Our role as a cardboard packaging manufacturer is to provide bespoke boxes. We help e-commerce retailers to put their brand into the hands of […]
What Boxes do I Need?
Have you used your time in lockdown to plan the launch of your new e-commerce or subscription box company? Has your business been one of the restaurants or retailers who have rapidly adapted to serve those in isolation during the pandemic? Either way, you might make a quick decision about the delivery box. If you […]
Slimline Packaging for Letterbox Deliveries
We’ve just heard about a radical idea – slimline wine bottles that can be posted through a letterbox! It has got us thinking about slimline packaging and why it should be a point for consideration when you rethink your packaging design. A Fresh Approach to Packaging Wine The wine bottle is one packaging design that […]
Shining a Light on Product Packaging
At this time of year, there is one thing in shorter supply; natural light. We wake in the dark and the days are short. We need to turn the lights on in order to get things done. Apart from bumping up the energy bills, over-reliance on artificial light can impact on our comfort and health. […]
