Gummed Paper Tape – also referred to as Water Activated Tape – is a strong adhesive tape which is used extensively throughout the packaging industry. Gummed Tape is manufactured from natural resources such as paper or potato starch and comes available in either a traditional brown backing, white backing, or can be easily printed on

Stretch wrap is a plastic film commonly manufactured from linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) used in pallet wrapping – wrapping pallets helps to secure products in place to reduce the risk of damage, unwanted tampering, and worker injury. When it comes to stretch wrap, there are two main types used – ‘blown stretch film’ and ‘cast

During the past 30 years, netwrap has slowly but surely become the “go-to” material for binding round bales. It is estimated that as many as 22 million bales are made using netwrap in the UK each year. By design, netwrap is very flimsy in appearance and feel, but it is manufactured to withstand the considerable

From the 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2023, companies investing in qualifying new plant and machinery assets are able to claim: a 130% super-deduction capital allowance on qualifying plant and machinery investments a 50% first-year allowance for qualifying special rate assets The super-deduction allows companies to cut their tax bill by up to 25p for every

Health and safety issues in the workplace are areas that all companies want to avoid. Not only is it dangerous for workers to work in an unsafe environment and use equipment that could potentially cause injuries and discomfort, it also reflects badly on the company and can leave them facing fines. Providing workers with the

The UK Plastic Packaging Tax is scheduled to start on 1st April 2022. The tax aims to encourage greater use of recycled plastic and help tackle plastic waste. It is aimed at UK manufacturers of plastic packaging and importers of plastic packaging (including the importation of filled plastic packaging). Any plastic packaging which does not

7 Mistakes People Make When Buying a Pallet Wrapper  – And How to Avoid Them Hindsight is a wonderful thing! As someone once said: “if I’d known then what I know now, I wouldn’t have done what I did then and I’d probably have saved myself time, money and heartache”. Like so many things in

If you do a lot of selling online and want to know how to package your goods so that they reach your customer safely, here is a quick guide for you! As the first physical touchpoint a customer has with your brand, eCommerce packaging plays a key role when it comes to first impressions and encouraging repeat sales.

Holey stretch wrap is something that we’d usually seek to avoid; however, it does have its place! If you’re wrapping products that need to breathe – such as plants – or where the build-up of condensation or bacteria could be a problem, there’s nothing better than a purpose-designed ventilated stretch film. Ventilated Hand Applied Stretch

When deciding on the next piece of equipment for your business, a waste baler or crusher probably isn’t the first item on your list. However, if your business often deals with carboard, plastic and metal can waste, you’ll notice that your bins can fill up very fast and require frequent collections. Not only are you