productLabelling equipment is a tonic for gin manufacturer
Reliability of capital equipment, backed up by dependable customer support from suppliers, is crucial for any drinks manufacturer, especially when based in a remote location.
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productSouthgate launches household-biocompostable air pillow film
In a major first, leading UK packaging supplier offers genuinely eco-friendly alternative to the eCommerce and distribution sectors.
productFits Royal Mail small parcel
BUBL Packaging has announced its Royal Mail Small Parcel BUBL Bag, which is designed to fit within the Royal Mail’s Small Parcel size requirements.
productFree up warehouse space
Easypack spends a lot of time in a lot of different warehouses and says it is astonishing to see the amount of valuable warehouse space that is taken up with roll after roll of bubble wrap or bags polystyrene chips.
productReducing single use packaging pollution
With companies and their customers realising the damage of plastic waste and Greenpeace announcing that every minute a truck load of plastic enters our oceans, supply chains are beginning to switch out single use packaging for reusable transit packaging (RTP).
productInvestment in cutting-edge design table
Pressing ahead with ambitious expansion plans for its booming packaging division, Antalis has transformed its bespoke offering with the addition of a new state-of-the-art cutting table at the company’s head office in Coalville.
productPharma packaging gong won
Kite has won Packaging Distributor of the Year in the GHP Pharma Packaging & Manufacturing Awards 2018 for the second year running.
articleClue in to the DC of the near future
Mike Vernon, head of innovation at Kuehne & Nagel UK shares his extensive experience in employing warehouse technology to reduce costs, increase throughput and deliver a better customer experience.
productGrowth triggers HQ investment
ULMA Packaging has moved into new, purpose-built facilities in Sheffield to cope with the growth in demand for the firm’s packaging solutions supplying the food, pharmaceutical and household goods sectors.
productHeavy duty pallet wrap and dispenser trolley introduced
In an age where health and safety is paramount, ensuring that heavy loads are safely and appropriately secured is non-negotiable.
productTape solutions for secure packaging
To avoid unnecessary delays and complaints, warehouses and despatch centres across the UK are looking much more closely at the most efficient ways to ensure parcels reach their final destination intact.
productPregis shortlisted for environmental packaging award
Pregis, supplier of Easypack eco-friendly packaging solutions, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Environmental and Sustainability Award in the 2018 Logistics Awards.
productBlack Friday: prep the packing bench now
With experts once again predicting that Black Friday will outperform Christmas this year as the biggest shopping event in the retail calendar, Antalis Packaging is advising customers to plan ahead to ensure their packaging and logistics are able to withstand the earlier seasonal rush.
productFine for bread basket misuse
Two Essex-based bakeries and their directors have had to pay £10,000 in court costs and damages, as well as agreeing to accept a Court Order permanently preventing them from any future misuse of bread baskets and other equipment belonging to Bakers Basco and its members.
productK.Hartwall develops alternative to loose loading of parcels
PostNord has been piloting the BigBox from K.Hartwall between two parcel terminals to test the benefits of load carriers versus loose loading.
productTwo colour crates
Bi-colour crates are the latest addition to the Goplasticpallets.com website, highlighting how ingenious design can simplify storage handling.
productCut plastic with new void fill systems
UK packaging solutions provider, Hazel 4D, has added smart paper, air and cardboard void fill systems to its range.
articlePlastic Robot Brexit at the PPMA Show
Regulations on plastics, robotics and Brexit are among the issues to be discussed by expert speakers at the PPMA Show from 25-27 September at the NEC.
articlePaper alternative to plastics
Managing partner at Kite Packaging Jake Kirk takes a closer look at protective packaging and focuses on offering paper-based solutions as an alternative to plastics.
newsPallet collar business acquired
James Jones & Sons (Pallets & Packaging) has today announced the acquisition of one of the UK’s leading pallet collar manufacturers, Billington International, for an undisclosed sum.
