David Gilmore 
The UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) came into force on the 1st of April 2022. It applies to UK manufacturers of plastic packaging, importers of plastic packaging, business customers of manufacturers and importers of plastic packaging, and consumers who buy plastic packaging or goods in plastic packaging in the UK. You can read more about …
We are pleased to announce our attendance at the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Exhibition in May 2023. The two-day event, on the 23rd & 24th of May, will be held at the RDS, Simmonscourt, Dublin. An impressive line-up of manufacturing leaders, academics, and government agencies will engage in a stimulating blend of keynote addresses …
For nearly 100 years, Ripack has been breaking new ground to improve the performance of its heat shrink products & offering the best service to customers. SEFMAT, the company which created the Ripack brand, was one of the first manufacturers to develop a gas-fed ‘gun’ intended for heat shrink covers. Since then, their mission to …
Protega are a leading manufacturer & supplier of sustainable packaging – designed with the aim of reducing breakages and costs, whilst accelerating and improving packing time. Our latest blog takes a look at the products that Protega provide in more detail & how they align with our brand values of improving sustainable packaging options for …
According to recent research by the cardboard campaign group Beyond the Box, it is estimated that on average each person in the UK receives 200 cardboard packages a year. Based on typical Royal Mail parcel measurements, the average household receives one large box, one medium-sized box, and two small boxes a week. The above figures …
The Environmental Packaging Summit took place at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 2-3 November 2022 as part of the Packaging News initiative to promote environmental awareness. It was an insightful 2 days with a packed agenda, where we saw the latest innovations and services from exhibitors and heard industry experts share their take on …
Hub Packaging is delighted to announce we have secured the rights for exclusive distribution across the island of Ireland for Thergis, a specialist provider of thermal packaging solutions for the food, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors. Based in the East Midlands, Thergis supply a range of bespoke and standard shipping and packaging solutions for temperature-sensitive products. …
EcoFilm is the latest innovation in self-gripping pallet wrap that provides a range of cost-saving, environmental and user-friendly benefits. Designed & manufactured by Grip® Systems, this stretch wrap is efficient, fast, safe & suited for most commercial pallet wrapping applications. Multiple protruding edges and corners can be wrapped with ease via its ‘self-gripping’ formula, which is …
At Hub Packaging we are relentless committed to customer care; the efficiency and effectiveness of your packaging process is of the utmost importance to us. Servicing is a great way to aid, advance, and ensure your process is operating smoothly. We provide support and contact when you need it most! Our Commitment to You We …
Sustainability is the central factor to building a better future, therefore, sustainable packaging is high on the agenda for every manufacturing and distribution business. It is only logical that the industry is turning towards technology to meet fresh and everchanging demands. At Hub Packaging, working towards a sustainable future is of the utmost importance to …
