Why Use Sleeve Packaging?
We’re on a mission to provide practical and cost-effective cardboard packaging to protect and present your goods. Sleeve packaging is one solution that can enhance or replace a box. However, customers rarely consider it as a retail packaging option, so let us tell you more. What is Sleeve Packaging? Sleeve packaging is a printed strip […]
Cut the Costs of Shipping Fragile Goods
We regularly assist customers with shipping boxes for fragile goods. Glass baubles, gaming electronics, drink bottles, camera equipment and porcelain tiles. These are some of the items that we’ve designed and manufactured protective packaging for. In addition to ensuring these items arrive undamaged, we explore ways to cut the costs of shipping fragile goods. In […]
Championing Circular Packaging Design
You might be dreaming of a white Christmas, however, our vision is for a greener world. Unfortunately, we’ve all seen and experienced more devastating consequences of climate change in recent years. Severe flooding, hurricanes, typhoons and other extreme weather events are occurring more frequently. While we can’t control the weather, we can take action to […]
Is Cardboard Packaging a Wise Choice?
It’s an exciting time in the packaging industry. That’s because environmental concerns are driving a wave of innovations. We’re seeing a significant shift away from plastic packaging and some exciting new products that are making this possible. However, sometimes the old ways are the best. So, we want to highlight why cardboard remains a wise […]
All Change for Discovery Set
Did you know that premium men’s fragrances are the fastest-growing market in the beauty industry? The desire to smell fantastic and make a great impression has heightened interest in masculine colognes. So, how do you find a signature scent that conveys your individuality? One option is a discovery set to sample a full brand range. […]
Cardboard Music Promotion
For the first time in three decades, vinyl records are included in the list of items used to calculate monthly inflation in the UK. As a result of a resurgence in demand, 6.5 million vinyl records were sold in 2023. It seems that many people want a physical music collection, not just downloads. But, do […]
The Future of Packaging
The future of packaging looks set to be a balancing act. Brands want sustainable alternatives to plastic and ways to engage with buyers. However, they also need solutions that are functional and cost-effective. So, as a packaging manufacturer, how do we tick all the boxes? A Future Less Reliant on Plastic Packaging The future of […]
How are Bespoke Boxes Made?
Many people believe that bespoke boxes will cost a lot more than off-the-shelf solutions. However, there is very little difference in the manufacturing process. For this reason, custom packaging can be affordable and may even help to reduce other costs. Let us explain the process. Back to Basics with Corrugated Cardboard Corrugated cardboard boxes have […]
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 […]
Printed Packaging for 3D Printing Company
What’s the ideal side hustle for construction engineers? The answer for the husband and wife team at KihaiaPrints was to make something. With an interest in technical modelling, they invested in a 3D printing machine, to provide an accessible route into manufacturing. They came to us with a request for printed packaging. Introducing Kihaia Prints […]
How to Pack & Ship Fragile Items
We recently read that cardboard boxes were selected as the ideal means of moving flamingos to a South Carolina zoo. With this in mind, let’s talk about how to pack and ship fragile items. The Decision to Pack and Ship in Cardboard Boxes When 15 fully grown flamingos needed to be transported from North Carolina […]
Divide & Conquer for Recycling Week
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Recycling Week. That’s two decades of raising awareness of the benefits of avoiding waste to landfill. You would think that two decades of education would make us all recycling experts, yet it isn’t always straightforward. Bin it or recycle it, that is the question. Bin it or Recycle […]
EPR for Packaging Delayed
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). This was coming into force as one of many measures to encourage net zero practices. However, at the end of July, the Government announced that EPR packaging is being deferred for a year. Why is this and what does it mean for UK businesses? What is EPR for Packaging? At the […]
Grow Your Own Mushroom Boxes
When a teenager called us to ask about bespoke boxes for growing mushrooms, we were intrigued. It turns out that Sam is an inspiration. He has transformed his obsession for fungi into a business, alongside studying for his A’levels. Printed Mushroom Boxes When Sam contacted us, he had already planned out the style of his […]
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 […]
Is Foam Packaging Sustainable?
Foam inserts have been widely used as an effective means of protecting goods in transit. This is because the dense cell structure makes it easy to cut bespoke shapes that hold items securely in place. Having said this, many of our customers are asking for alternatives to foam packaging as part of their sustainability goals. […]
Can We Make Packaging Waste Disappear?
Single-use packaging waste is polluting the planet and impacting the health of flora and fauna that depends on nature, including us. Imagine the benefits to our rivers, oceans and countryside if we could make it disappear! One company is developing true solutions that do just that with one of nature’s most renewable resources! So, let’s […]
How is Cardboard Packaging Manufactured?
Corrugated cardboard boxes are widely used for shipping goods, but how are they manufactured and why are they a popular packaging material? How are Cardboard Boxes Made? Renewable materials Corrugated cardboard is made from a high percentage (over 70%) of recycled cardboard fibres, combined with raw paper pulp from trees. The production process involves heating […]
Packaging Pollution: Brands Exposed
A place on a Top Companies list usually means positive publicity, but the Dirty Dozen is different. It focuses on packaging pollution and names the brands exposed as being responsible for the highest volume of branded litter in the UK. Surfers Against Sewage highlight the issue, but what can be done to tackle packaging waste […]
This Box Holds the Key to Achieving Fitness Goals
We know there is no magic wand to get us in shape. It takes a balanced diet and regular exercise to keep our body healthy, strong and toned. However, when we do commit to getting and staying fit, we want to notice the difference. If you are focused on fitness, we’d like to share an […]
Why use Corrugated Cardboard Packaging?
Your products can be packaged in a variety of materials, so why is corrugated cardboard the most widely used packaging material? The quick answer is that corrugated cardboard: Is a practical packaging solution Can be formed into customised boxes Can be transformed by a variety of print and finishes Is a sustainable packaging material Is […]
The Circular Economy Involves More than Recycling
We applaud the achievements of the recycling award winners that were announced in our previous blog on paper recycling. Having celebrated their success, it is important to remember that recycling is simply one element of the circular economy. Designers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers need to be proactive at every stage of the process. We all […]
Who is Responsible for Recycling Packaging?
We all know that radical changes are needed in order to improve the environmental conditions of our planet. The trouble is identifying who should take responsibility for action. As a business owner, you may see it as your responsibility to switch from plastic to cardboard packaging. You may even provide clear labelling aimed at encouraging […]
On the Hunt for Eco Packaging
Both UK and EU politicians have set the wheels in motion to tackle single-use plastic waste. As an initial step, it looks likely that plastic plates, cutlery, straws and cotton buds will be banned within a few years. In addition, there will be incentives to encourage plastic bottle recycling and other forms of plastic packaging […]
Cardboard Design Winners
Cardboard is a widely available and highly adaptable packaging material. It can be cut, shaped and printed without the need for complex tools or specialist skills. As such, it is ideal for the development of new packaging designs. Every year the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) sets the Paperworks Design and Technology competition for Cardboard […]
