productRecyclable tissue paper with dispenser
TRADITIONALLY, TISSUE paper has evoked luxury at the expense of the planet or the efficiency of a packing process, says Kite Packaging.
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productEco-friendly chilled packaging
WHEN TRANSPORTING temperature-sensitive items such as food or pharmaceuticals, insulating packaging is essential. Historically, environmentally damaging polystyrene has been the only option, but Kite Packaging has recently released an innovative corrugated box liner.
newsSealed Air to launch products at PPMA
GLOBAL PACKAGING provider Sealed Air will showcase its range of automated protective and food packaging solutions on stand C40 at this year’s PPMA show.
articleFive signs you should be benefiting from automated packaging
Operators are not always aware when it’s the best time to automate their packing lines, says Steve Dougan.
productAlternative to bubble wrap
HIVEWRAP IS the environmental innovation providing an alternative to bubble wrap, supplying superior flexibility, space-saving expandability and 100% recyclability.
articleHot glue monitor boosts pack efficiency
BYTRONIC VISION AUTOMATION has signed a partnership with tech integrator Acquired Data Solutions (ADS) to work in the North American market.
productGroundbreaking mailers designed for recycling
Sealed Air, the global leader in protective packaging solutions, has set a new standard in sustainability and protection with the launch of a range of mailers that contain more recycled content than any similar product on the market.
productSwitch to paper
ANTALIS PACKAGING has helped a leading beauty company to switch to entirely paper-based packaging for the distribution of its haircare products in the UK.
productNew regs: take heed
THE PLASTIC PACKAGING TAX, to be implemented from 1 April 2022, will levy £200 per tonne on all plastic packaging materials made or imported to the UK that contain less than 30% recyclate.
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.
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.
