FretFoil Packaging Birmingham Midlands
Polythene bags Packaging Suppliers in Birmingham and the West Midlands
In order to tackle what is being nicknamed as “throwaway culture” nearly all retailers, small or large could be made to charge 5p for plastic bags under proposed government plans.
All retailers in Wales and Scotland were already made to charge 5p for plastic bags when the rule first came into formation in 2015, however, in England, it was only retailers that employed more than 250 workers. Continue reading “All shops set to charge for plastic bags”
Companies that ship their products understand the importance of protective packaging.
The hazards that are associated with poorly protected products extends beyond the loss of time and money. In order to ensure the product makes it to its destination securely, there a number of steps to follow to make sure the product makes it into your customer’s hands the way it was intended.
Continue reading “What protective packaging do I need for my products?”
Any business that ships products has to understand the importance of protective packaging.
The issues associated with poorly protected products extends beyond the loss of expenses and time. In order to make sure that your product arrives at its destination in an acceptable condition, there are four factors that will need to be evaluated as a part of the production process.
Continue reading “Why Do I Need Protective Packaging for My Product?”
Using the correct packaging is crucial as it acts as a protector of the product that is its contents.
Not only that, but packaging is the encasement of products that can provide information, security and marketing benefits.
Continue reading “Why Is the Correct Packaging so Important?”
When sending items through the post, the worry of transporting your items in a secure manner is always at the back of your mind. You want to ensure that the item arrives in prestige condition, so here are some things to keep at the front of your mind when packaging your items:
Using a corrugated box as a form of packaging is a good idea
Note: These tips are general guidelines. We can’t be held responsible if your item is damaged in transit.
Bubble wrap is probably one of the most conveniently useful inventions known to man. When it was invented in 1957, bubble wrap was conceived as one of the coolest ideas of its time. Even to this day, it’s still widely used to keep fragile items protected during transport to different locations. Bubble wrap still has numerous other functions though, as you can use it for warmth in winter, cushioning on hard surfaces and much, much more!
Surprisingly, you can used bubble wrap for insulation for your windows! When the cold winter sets in again, simply cut windows sized layers of bubble wrap and gaffer tape them onto the inside of your windows! They will give an extra layer of warmth, as well as saving you money on your fuel bills in the face of the cold. You can always draw your curtains or consider lowering your blinds to reduce the notice levels.
Your outdoor container plants can be kept warm with a nice layer of bubble wrap. This allows for protection from winter frost damage, as plants can offer suffer in the winter. Be sure to wrap each container with a protective layer of packaging and again use gaffer tape or string to fix the wrap into place. Make sure that the wrap extends up and over the top of container by a couple of inches to ensure that the soil will be kept warm all winter.
Camping trips can be difficult at times, mostly due to the uncomfortable night’s sleep that some may experience. Take a roll of bubble wrap and use it as a mat for your sleeping bag to rest on. If you don’t use a sleeping bag, which some campers don’t, fold your bubble wrap in half and gaffer tape the sides up. This will make your very own makeshift sleeping bag, built for comfort!
You can use bubble wrap to cushion those uncomfortable chairs that you sit on in the garden. Seats and benches can all be extra cushioned with bubble wrap, it’s magical! Stretch a length of the product along the furniture for a more comfortable outdoor experience.
The drawers that hold your sensitive foods, like fruit or other various produce can be lined with bubble wrap. This will make sure that the food isn’t roughly knocked about in storage, prevent bruising. It also allows for easier cleaning too – just throw the bubble wrap away!
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Looking for cheap and reliable protective packaging? We offer a wide range of different protective packaging supplying all over the UK. With our Polyethylene foam which is versatile making it able to be utilised in many different ways to achieve the ideal packaging solution for any product, of course this is just one of the types of packaging.
With the option to select the ideal thickness and selective size Fret Foil can provide the right packaging for the right product without spending money on excessive material. Polyethylene can also be mixed with various other materials such as Correx and cardboard further strengthening the bonding.
Fret Foil can offer a wide range of different packaging to suit the customers requirements, some of these packaging includes:
As you can see there’s a wide variety in which you can select from depending on what you require the packaging to cover, each option will allow you to get the specific strength and thickness which is just what’s needed when it comes to packaging.
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Innovative and creative packaging designed by Rob Bye allows people to easily carry McDonald’s Big Mac burger, fries, and a drink. New, more efficient Big Mac meal packaging reduces waste and eliminates the need for separate fries container and a take away bag.
Big Mac and fries share the same box. The food is separated by the drink holder made out of cardboard.
Top part of the box can be opened for easy access to delicious fries.
The old meal packaging (below) shows the separate parts that the world is familiar with:
The new meal packaging (below) shows the combined, efficient packaging that’ll we all be seeing soon:
We have to commend McDonalds here, there burgers may not be the most fulfilling, but here at Fretfoil, we appreciate such eco-friendly, efficient packaging!
Packing up and moving is can be a stressful time. Regardless if you are moving home, switching offices, or simply delivering something, shipping isn’t any fun. Products might be bulky or oddly formed or the box might not be the right size, which is entirely before the question of shipping cost arises. Make certain you’ve enough quality packaging tape available before beginning your moving or shipping process, since you will not end up with far if you fail to seal your boxes.
Everybody has seen the police caution tape on TV, or fragile tape on delicate products at the airport, although not everybody recognizes that their business might be utilising their own personalized packaging tape to increase their branding message when shipping goods to clients. You will find many services which will print any message you would like on the custom roll of tape to strengthen your brand whenever your packages get to their destination.
If one makes your message specific, appealing, and descriptive enough, your clients will clearly remember your brand when the time comes to look again. Clearly colorful, interesting, and different packaging tape cannot compensate for a shoddy product or unhelpful customer service, however when your company is on the top of individuals things it may drive repeat business effectively. Packing tape consists of a number of various materials,and Fretfoil are pleased to offer:
Polypropylene Tape – Clear & Buff – 12mm, 25mm, 50mm, & 75mm wide, standard Roll Length 66m & 132m
Vinyl Tape – Clear & Buff 12mm, 25mm, 50mm, & 75mm wide, standard Roll Length 66m & 132m
Also available in various colours and printed with Company Logo and message in up to 3 colours.
As a specialist poly bag supplier, Frefoil offer polythene bags and polythene packaging in Birmingham, West Midlands. For more advise with packaging tapes, call Fretfoil on 0121 525 6588, email us info@fretfoil.com or visit the Fretfoil Packaging website for more information on what we offer.
