2018-03-13 15:33
Packaging for fresh produce can be tricky to get the right level of protection for transport and extending shelf life, while not over packaging the product to infuriate customers and retaile… Read More
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Blog on packaging information that is relevant and helpful to the whole business industry that packs and ships products. Tips on saving money on packaging to how to pack items for safe delivery
2018-03-13 15:28
Corrugated cardboard is an extremely good material for use within the packaging industry and that is why it is generally the first choice for most companies and can provide many benefits.
… Read More
2018-03-13 15:20
Packaging is generally viewed as an additional product cost that cannot be avoided, with many companies trying to reduce this cost as much as possible to keep profit margins.
But if you tur… Read More
2018-03-13 15:10
As more and more people turn to convenience buying and most supermarkets offer home delivery or options to choose desired pick up times for your food shopping, the requirements for insulated… Read More
2018-03-13 14:28
With the food processing industry coming under so much scrutiny over the last few months with numerous companies being suspended from trading by the FSA, it’s extremely important that… Read More
2018-03-13 13:03
Retail ready packaging, also known as shelf ready packaging, is the term used to describe an outer transit carton that doubles up as on display, point of sale container.
This type of packag… Read More
2018-03-13 12:58
Custom packaging is a cost effective and simple way of attracting attention to your Brand, enhancing the product and customer experience and make it easier for customers to identify your com… Read More
2018-03-13 12:53
When dealing within the food manufacturing industry, companies need to ensure they comply with multiple regulations, failure to do this can result in the facility being closed by the FSA, as… Read More
2018-03-13 12:39
The market for chilled food products has increased steadily over the last several years with the demand for easy and quick food products for on the go or time poor people.
Transporting chil… Read More
2018-03-13 12:33
The food industry is one of the most competitive markets to be in due to the number of brands and products that are on offer to customers, which is constantly growing as new companies and tr… Read More
2018-03-13 12:23
Due to furniture items generally being heavy, bulky and high value products, furniture manufacturers can find it difficult to find the best protective packaging solutions to ensure they arri… Read More
2018-03-13 12:10
The retail market becomes more competitive everyday and shelf space and prime locations are given to only the products that perform the best and give the retailer the best return on investme… Read More
2018-03-13 11:48
Branding your outer packaging has many benefits due to it helping to market your product through the whole the supply chain process from storing to transport to on the shelf. But can often b… Read More
2018-03-13 11:37
As the Government & consumers put more pressure on companies to reduce their packaging and especially packaging that is ending up in landfill, the movement to using environmentally frien… Read More
2018-03-13 11:31
The amount of packaging that comes with products, even fresh food products has become a major issue linked to global warming and issues with the amount of waste going to landfill. This has b… Read More
2018-03-13 11:21
The world of ecommerce is growing at an astronomical rate due to the high demand from customers for easy accessible goods delivered to their door!
Also with the advances in technology and e… Read More
2018-03-13 11:16
Shelf Ready Packaging, also known as Retail Ready Packaging is now a common sight in all manner of stores due to the multiple benefits for the product manufacturers, retailers & consumer… Read More
2018-03-13 11:10
The amount of packaging the UK uses has increased dramatically over the last several years, especially with the extensive growth of the online shopping market.
Reducing the amount o… Read More
2018-03-13 10:02
Many business, especially start-ups focus mainly on the product they are selling and overlook the packaging element of the item. Ensuring you have the correct protective packaging for your p… Read More
2018-03-13 09:41
When people review the cost of their packaging, they tend to only look at the actually purchase cost of the item. It is important that you take into account the many other factors that can a… Read More
2018-03-13 09:28
Dolav pallet boxes are used in multiple industries but are mainly associated within the Food manufacturing and food processing markets.
They are used to transport large volumes of product i… Read More
2018-03-13 09:19
There are different ways people think about items being ‘eco-friendly’. To some it could be that the item is made from environmentally friendly materials i.e. that can either be… Read More
2018-03-13 08:54
Your packaging is the first thing that your customers see, and this can leave a lasting impression on them and whether they would use you again in the future.
By using a few simple tips, yo… Read More
2018-03-13 08:49
In the growing world of online shopping, packaging is an essential part of every business, while keeping costs to a minimum in order to maintain profit margins is a must.
There are… Read More
2018-03-12 16:37
Some companies view outer packaging as something that is a necessity but that just eats into their profits and bottom line! By turning this perception on its head and looking at packaging as… Read More
2018-03-07 15:24
Online shopping is a massive market that is continuing to grow at rapid speeds, with 87% of UK consumers having bought at least one product online in the last 12 months with the most common… Read More
2018-02-27 12:26
As shelf space becomes even more competitive, and supermarkets & stores look to get the best return for investment from every shelf slot available, companies need to ensure that their pr… Read More
2018-02-21 08:36
Company’s are always trying to reduce costs to help increase their margins without increasing prices to customers.
By making a few changes to the packaging you are using could make a… Read More
2018-02-15 13:55
With a staggering 11.5% growth for the UK On-line sales during 2017, On-line shopping proves to be a popular option for the British people as more and more of us choose technology over a vis… Read More
2018-02-13 14:12
As the online shopping market continues to grow due to consumer demands, choosing the correct packaging to transport your products is becoming even more critical!
How your product arrives t… Read More
2018-02-08 13:58
After a record breaking end to 2017 the team have been pushing themselves further to make 2018 even better. This has created a great atmosphere within the company and eagerness to go above … Read More
2018-02-07 16:33
We all want our products to be undamaged on arrival to our client, but do we have to use so much void fill?
What is void fill? It is any material that is used for filling a void! Th… Read More
2018-02-06 09:41
Packaging is become a more integral part to product sales with the continued growth of online shopping and competitive markets where brands are desperately competing for a share of sales.
… Read More
2018-02-05 12:05
5.30am the alarm sounds for the second time, I hit snooze 15 minutes before, I get out of bed and start my morning routine.
I arrive at the car-park at work, one of the team comes running o… Read More
2018-02-01 10:48
A few things have changed this month and as an extra incentive to staff to work harder & smarter our Star Performer Award has been extended. We now offer 3 prizes, 1st, 2nd & 3rd pla… Read More
2018-02-01 10:22
As you may have seen recently in the media, the war on plastic and non-bio degradable packaging is heating up on the back of the Governments announced Environmental Strategy.
Environmentall… Read More
2018-01-25 12:14
Within certain industries products are legally required to be kept at specific temperatures to comply with health & safety regulations, such as in the food and medical industries.
 &hell…Read More
2018-01-25 12:05
We would like to give a warm welcome to Natalie Dyer who joined the company this month as a new Key Account Manager. Her role is to extend our great customer service and account management p… Read More
2018-01-24 16:37
I hear you say what practices contribute to an awesome warehouse performance?
Well for the team at Plus this is easy:
One that is customer centric, offering high customer service - We as… Read More
2018-01-18 10:59
Die cut corrugated cardboard boxes are packaging boxes that have been cut to specific requirements using an industrial ‘cookie cutter’ to punch out the shape.
These custom desig… Read More
2018-01-16 13:04
Less time talking, more time innovating
We sent a letter to China but didn’t get a reply. We sent a letter to Europe but they didn’t seem interested either. … Read More
2018-01-08 16:18
Packaging in general is extremely important for a number of factors, it protects your items during transit & in store, conveys your brand message & products inside and for some indus… Read More
2018-01-04 16:43
When your corrugated supplier reacts to one in the right way! Corrugated increases have become so regular throughout 2017 that the next one due (very soon!) could breed complacen… Read More
2018-01-03 16:01
Shelf ready packaging (SRP) or retail ready packaging (RRP) as it can also be known, is a generic term that is given to outer packaging that can be used as a straight to shelf, ready to sell… Read More
2017-12-21 09:52
Christmas is the time of year when we end up with so much left-over packaging that our recycling bins are overflowing and most people are worried the binmen won’t take them :)
Here… Read More
2017-12-19 10:43
A huge congratulations Alan Cunningham for achieving November’s Star Performer Award, as voted for by his colleagues.
This is the third time he has been awarded this accolade and show… Read More
2017-12-18 11:41
Dealing with temperature sensitive products can be a logistical nightmare when they are required to be shipped long distances. In many markets these items have to meet strict legislations an… Read More
2017-12-14 10:08
With the current market volatilities in the paper and polymer markets lots of businesses are affected by a hike in packaging prices.
If you are struggling to weather the storm, here… Read More
2017-12-13 10:01
Shipping a very delicate item can be daunting due to the ease that these items can be damaged and the distance through the courier system that it has to travel to arrive at its destination… Read More
2017-12-07 11:37
So what’s this all about I hear you say.
It’s not about James T Kirk and his motley crew, this is about a small team of individuals demonstrating awesome vision, reducing of cos… Read More
2017-12-05 12:38
Time is money, especially when it comes to getting goods out of the door! With a few small changes you could greatly increase the productivity of your packing line and make it much more effi… Read More
2017-11-29 16:08
You probably know what you pay for your packaging – and you can probably get a lot of quotes for those goods from numerous suppliers. But do you know the real numbers? Here… Read More
2017-11-27 12:05
Customer satisfaction is key in ensuring your customers continue to come back and use you rather than go to one of your competitors. Within highly competitive markets, the slightest thing ca… Read More
2017-11-23 09:30
“Time is Money” – we say so often, but why do we never think about the time we take to fold and tape the boxes we use every day? Crash Lock cartons save up to 50% time on t… Read More
2017-11-20 16:26
Your packaging is the first thing that your customer see’s, especially if it was an online purchase. Using the correct packaging can benefit both the customer and your company in multi… Read More
2017-11-16 10:09
A huge congratulations to James Thomas for achieving Octobers Star Performer Award, as voted for by his colleagues.
Having only been with the company for a few weeks he has made a great imp… Read More
2017-11-16 09:38
“You never get a second chance to make a great first impression”. This simple but powerful fact shapes not only relationships but also the buying behaviours of millio… Read More
2017-11-14 09:44
For many businesses who don’t have a large warehouse, managing the costs and benefits of buying large amounts of packaging for their products, with the difficultly of storing it can be… Read More
2017-11-09 12:23
Why would you spend over £5 on a product you can get for less than £3? Only if you didn’t know the £3 product was out there…
Its little known th… Read More
2017-11-07 13:52
Many companies like to reward their customers loyalty by sending out corporate gifts at the end of the year, but the issue comes with how best to get these items to them in the ultimate cond… Read More
2017-11-03 09:49
A friction weld tool is a battery operated, all in one strapping tool which tensions, seals and cuts the strapping in one action. The friction weld tool uses frictional heat to fuse the stra… Read More
2017-11-01 11:00
For many retailers Christmas is the busiest time of year and what better way to grow your brand presence further, than by introducing branded outer packaging!
This simple yet powerful marke… Read More
2017-10-03 13:08
A huge congratulations to Catherine McGivern for being voted September's Employee of the Month!
She was voted by her colleagues for her persistence and dedication to improving customer serv… Read More
2017-09-25 12:31
Stretch wrap or stretch film is a thin highly stretchable plastic film that is used in the packing industry to wrap around items, mainly on pallets to keep them tightly bound together creati… Read More
2017-08-24 11:14
Sadly you can’t. In fact there is as much chance to stop the sun rising tomorrow morning as have the muscle and power to push back on these increases. This month I h… Read More
2017-08-24 07:49
When shipping a parcel, whether it be locally or internationally, the last thing you want is for the parcel to open mid transit! This can cause issues with the customer signing for the item… Read More
2017-08-21 08:30
The UK online shopping market was £133 billion in 2016 and is due to grow a further 14% during 2017.
As so many items are now shipped throughout the UK and internationally, direct to… Read More
2017-08-16 10:43
In ever growing markets, Bespoke Packaging allows companies to boost brand awareness, visibility and customer engagement, but packaging is often overlooked as just something that eats into a… Read More
2017-08-16 09:32
The Plus Packaging team are delighted to announce the latest addition to our awesome Purchasing and Supply Chain department. Louise Sanderson has joined us as the new Head of Purchasing, she… Read More
2017-08-10 12:44
Congratulations to Kevin Newall for achieving our Star Performer Award for July. Kev is our Transport Planner and is key to us getting product out to our customers, quickly, efficiently and… Read More
2017-07-12 14:45
Plus Packaging wants to congratulate Alan Cunningham, who was awarded June’s Employee of the Month! Alan was praised for his positivity, work ethic and his willingness to always make t… Read More
2017-07-10 09:04
11th July 2017
Gerard Clayson sales director at Plus Packaging is challenging the status quo of cost saving on packaging. He says, “The traditional buyer thinking that savings i… Read More
2017-06-30 08:17
Brands such as Lucozade and Pringles have come under fire recently with regards to their packaging. The Recycling Association has listed the products that are significantly difficult for reu… Read More
2017-06-26 08:22
With woodland the equivalent size of Wales used to produce paper products each year, planning and using packaging effectively will not only have a positive impact on the environment but it w… Read More
2017-06-19 08:08
When selling items online, be it through eBay, Amazon, Etsy or any number of online marketplaces, one of your main responsibilities is to ensure that items arrive safely with those that purc… Read More
2017-05-24 12:28
Here at Plus Packaging we continually strive to show our workforce how much their hard work is appreciated, and in turn this has created a fantastic working environment that both staff and c… Read More
2017-04-24 15:46
According to research by Recycling Bins people in the UK use over £12.5 million tonnes of paper and cardboard each year, astoundingly the same weight as 260 QE2 ships. Recycling Bins a… Read More
2017-03-31 14:01
At Plus Packaging we have built a reputation for our extensive range of packaging products. Our customers turn to us for everything from cardboard boxes and cartons to polyethene wrap and lo… Read More
2017-03-22 15:43
The Plus Packaging team has recently returned from the Packaging Innovations event at Birmingham NEC. The annual packaging industry event is the biggest in the UK and offers an opportunity t… Read More
2017-03-07 09:32
You could be forgiven for thinking that in a digital world packaging isn’t as important anymore. At Plus Packaging we’d argue the complete opposite, (well we would, wouldn’… Read More
2017-02-16 12:38
Congratulations to Thomas Patterson who was January’s star performer. Tom received the top number of votes from his colleagues for going the extra mile and making sure the job gets don… Read More
2017-02-03 15:28
We are all more conscious than ever of the impact our actions have on the environment. Most of us would be prepared to make at least some small sacrifices in order to minimise the negative i… Read More
2017-01-31 13:42
2016 was a big year for both the packaging industry and the logistics industry. With more and more businesses going towards e-commerce this meant an increased demand of packaging and deliver… Read More
2017-01-25 14:13
On the 23rd January 2017 Theresa May announced a new industrial strategy would be put forward with big investment for many industries.
The strategy, Green Paper is due to be launched on Mon… Read More
2017-01-25 13:30
Plus Packaging are very proud of our workforce. We have a highly-dedicated team who are always going the extra mile to provide a great customer experience and build positive colleague collab… Read More
2016-12-21 10:25
Plus Packaging have a huge range of clients who regularly order wholesale boxes from us. They benefit from high quality packaging products, prompt service, fast delivery and never have to wo… Read More
2016-12-01 10:18
At Plus Packaging we are always on the look out for the latest developments and trends in the packaging industry. Minimising waste from packaging and sourcing biodegradable and environ… Read More
2016-11-23 16:25
Have you got enough packaging products ready for Black Friday?
Black Friday takes place this week on November 25th but you couldn’t be blamed for not remembering this day and how it c… Read More
2016-11-15 16:20
If you’re a retail business and haven’t felt the increased pressure of Christmas yet you soon will. This is the time of year when retailers can make some of their biggest profits… Read More
2016-11-14 12:01
The impact of the leave vote in the referendum has been far reaching and although we don’t yet know what the longer term effects will be most of us have already experienced some conseq… Read More
2016-11-04 14:54
One of the most interesting packaging challenges is the case of dangerous products. It is an important time of year to raise this topic with Guy Fawkes Night approaching.
There is a wide sp… Read More
2016-10-20 11:11
Does your retail business supply Halloween costumes, decorations or sweets? Halloween is not as big in the UK as it is in the USA but it is still a busy time for certain retailers who stock… Read More
2016-10-18 09:36
Plus Packaging pride ourselves on our customer service and high speed delivery service. We are well known for our next day deliveries if you order before 4pm and always aim to inform custome… Read More
2016-10-14 09:43
Plus Packaging is far more than just a packaging supplies company. Although we are well known for our extensive stock of high quality packaging products, we also offer outstanding bespoke pa… Read More
2016-10-06 08:15
Plus Packaging work with a wide range of fantastic companies throughout the country. We have developed excellent relationships with our clients to provide them with the best packaging suppli… Read More
2016-09-30 08:35
The Importance of Bespoke & Luxury Packaging in Customer Satisfaction
There are so many factors businesses must consider when marketing their products. You must endeavour to make your p… Read More
2016-09-09 09:22
Plus Packaging is very pleased to announce the addition of a brand new product to our collection: ZEROTAPE. ZEROTAPE is a high quality, high performance packaging tape dispenser but with a d… Read More
2016-08-31 08:12
Over packaging is a familiar concept to customers. The current social climate is in favour of more eco conscious businesses so our society and government are trying to crack down on unnecess… Read More
2014-07-29 12:41
The Plus Packaging procurement team recently had the exciting opportunity to attend Interpack, renowned as being one of the largest and most industry-focussed exhibitions in Europe.
Tak… Read More
2014-07-29 12:40
We are pleased to announce the arrival of the Plus Packaging 2014 Catalogue.
Packed with over 500 innovative products, and full of useful information, it represents the ultimate buyer&r&hellip…Read More
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