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.
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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.
productEnhanced customer unboxing experience
Storopack has introduced the PaperPlus Papillon system for protective packaging.
productBattery protection
The IonPak, a reusable FLC and dunnage system, has been designed to protect electric vehicle batteries in the supply chain.
productKnifeless opening of boxes
Tesa has launched a packaging tape – tesa 4190 – which is designed to facilitate knifeless opening of boxes and cartons.
productPlastic pallet boxes for automated facility
Goplasticpallets.com has just completed one of its most challenging pallet box deliveries to date, delivering 19,750 plastic pallet boxes to GA Pet Food Partners.
productGreen packaging
Pregis will be showcasing its latest eco-friendly packaging technology at FachPack in Nuremburg, Germany from 25 to 27 September.
articleThe case for RTP
The benefits of returnable transit packaging go far beyond just environmental, says Jim Hardisty, managing director of Goplasticpallets.com.
productCar component manufacturer pivots from metal to plastic containers
Working with car manufacturers, Airbag Disposal UK is now using Loadhog Limited’s UN Certified Containers to transport and recycle airbags and associated components in a safe, legal, and environmentally compliant manner, saving 68% in procurement and fuel costs due to a 33% reduction per trip.
articleNew container promises to maximise storage and cut freight costs
BITO has added a new container series to its product portfolio: the BITO U-Turn Stack & Nest Container maximises storage capacity and minimises occupied space on empty return transport to cut freight costs.
productKite thinks green with new packaging solutions
Employee-owned Kite Packaging has introduced its new paper mailing bag, capacity book wrap mailers and enviro-boxes, further increasing the business’s online portfolio.
productSelf-propelled robot stretch wrapper
The Motion and E-Motion, available from Gordian Strapping, are self-propelled robots that wrap pallets of any size, weight or shape using stretch film or net.
newsOnline shop launched for packaging product distributors
Southgate Packaging has announced the Southgate portal, offering distributors incredible purchasing flexibility.
productStrapping heavy goods – polypropylene or steel?
With the strapping of heavy goods playing such as a big part in the transportation business, the main question that people tend to ask is – should we use polypropylene or steel strapping?
productPosti Group selects K.Hartwall as Supplier of the Year
The main theme for the Finnish postal operator this year was Innovation. One example is the Parcel cage that will be used in line hauls between sorting centres. The new design will reduce handling times, improve ergonomics and allow modularity with other handling equipment.
articleExpertise goes a long way
Taking the right measures to ensure the best packaging can seem counter-intuitive at times, as Gavin Ashe, managing partner at Kite Packaging tells HSS editor Simon Duddy.
productHelp with new regs
ULMA Packaging can support companies in the UK’s medical and pharmaceutical sectors with Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) compliant equipment, helping them respond to the new European Union legislation.
productImproved packaging for banners
LP Displays is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of POS and printed signage. Responding to a request for a new presentation LP chose square Jetbox packaging. The challenge was to transport high quality banners so that they were well protected, easy to open and the outer container be reusable.
productCommitment to sustainability
LPR and Euro Pool System, market leaders in the field of reusable packaging in the European fresh supply chain are supporting and exhibiting at three high profile international events this Autumn.
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