productCarbon neutral garment bags
SUGARCANE FIBRE, a by-product of harvesting that has traditionally been thrown away, is now being repurposed as a reclaimed resource with the same reliable properties as polythene plastic.
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productMailers designed for recycling
THE SEALED AIR Mail Lite mailers are now designed for recycling, as the inner bubble sleeve can be easily detached from the outer paper sleeve, which in turn uses FSC certified, non-coated Kraft paper from responsible forestry. Each component can then be separately reused or recycled in the appropriate waste stream.
productOne tamper evident label to protect a pallet
THE PET INDUSTRY is experiencing substantial growth globally with the e-commerce distribution channel growing in response to the pandemic, therefore the need to protect pet products in transit is growing too.
productBubble trouble
PROTEGA GLOBAL has launched the paper-based packing system Hexcel Dispenser Bench. The compact unit has been developed and manufactured in the UK to complement its paper alternative to plastic bubble wrap.
articleStep up to the challenge
Packaging supplier Southgate is calling for the wider industry to address the challenges of sustainable packaging within e-commerce, as the sector experiences continued unprecedented growth.
articleAlternative option
Explore sustainable packaging options as part of a holistic and environmentally considerate process for procuring materials handling equipment, says Edward Hutchison.
articleThe race against the virus
A DHL white paper has revealed key supply chain learnings more than one year after the Covid-19 pandemic broke.
newsMajor investment for Kite Packaging
Kite Packaging’s new 300,900 square foot site is to be built at Prospero Ansty Park in Coventry.
productPrint labels in colour
RENOVOTEC IS launching a rental campaign for the latest Epson Colorworks C6000 and C6500 Series custom label printers, targeting manufacturing and logistics users.
productFoot pedals added
KITE PACKAGING has launched its heavy duty heat sealer with a foot pedal.
productInvestment plans
SAMUEL GRANT PACKAGING has announced expansion plans, which will see them build a new 40,000 sq ft distribution and stockholding warehouse in the Logic Leeds logistics hub.
articleIt’s the end of the line
A hydraulics product supplier has taken on a fully automated strapping, weighing and labelling system for heavy products provided by Mosca.
productManual packing upgraded
CONSTRAINTS TO business expansion, presented by manual packing, led an international logistics business to invest in fast, fit-to-size automated packaging technology.
articlePacking process optimised
Employee-owned packaging company Kite Packaging, have produced some of the most innovative systems and solutions for pick, pack, and despatch areas, focusing on ergonomically designed systems to aid lean manufacturing. They discuss the importance of this for companies of all sizes.
articleClosing the recycling loop
Plastic has something of a bad name. It’s often regarded as the thing that’s killing the planet and that’s not fair. While there is a lot of plastic out there damaging the environment, not all plastic is bad.
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productBiodegradable shredded paper
The employee-owned business has recently added a wide range of innovative solutions to their ecommerce offering providing customers with sustainable alternatives, their latest one being shredded paper.
newsPlan ahead for the plastic packaging tax
WITH A year to go until the introduction of the Government’s Plastic Packaging Tax, Southgate Packaging is urging logistics businesses to take stock and prepare now.
productNew and improved brochure
KEEP AN eye out for the new and improved product and service brochure from Exporta.
productCollapsible container saves space
LOADHOG HAS extended its range of Collapsible Containers with a 320mm version. It is capable of reducing to a smaller proportion of its height within its own footprint, making it ideal where space saving is a necessity.
