David Gilmore 
The continuous urgings to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, exacerbated by the ongoing climate crisis, means that every business has a duty to act eco-consciously. According to Gov.uk, in 2021 (provisional), figures indicated that 63.2% of UK packaging waste was recycled respectively in commercial organisations. Whilst the figure above is positive, more effort is needed to …
Sustainability should be at the fore of every business agenda. By aligning your business objectives in a sustainable manner, it offers an example to others & sets your company on the road to long-term success. Packaging can play a key role in acheiving your sustainability goals. The choice of packaging used to protect & ship …
As we approach the end of Q1 2022, we want to take the opportunity to provide an update as to how we see the current packaging market. Like our previous January edition, this market update is designed to provide a brief overview of some of the current influences on materials and key product lines. Paper …
Have you ever ordered an item, been geared up with anticipation prior to its arrival, only for it to be delivered in a damaged state? As well as being slightly disheartening, it can be frustrating having to then make arrangements for return. Statista carried out a survey which investigated the ‘Most prominent problems encountered with …
Many of our customers are continually trying to devise new ways of presenting their goods/products to maximise the impact upon arrival. The growth in e-commerce & evolution towards providing a better overall customer experience means businesses are now putting more focus on their packaging offering to ensure it aligns with other key elements of the …
Technology continues to play an ever-increasing and important role in society. It touches every aspect of our daily lives, from shopping and banking to our choice of transport. The packaging sector is no different in this regard. The advancement of technology allows companies to implement processes that automate the packing process & increase output for …
When considering your choice of cardboard box, it is important to weigh up various considerations in order to secure the best box for your product/business. Our latest blog takes a look at the various factors you should be considering when picking the right cardboard box for your company’s packaging. Size of box The size of …
What’s a central feature of January? We know this all too well…New Year Resolutions. The New Year offers a blank slate – an opportunity for new resolutions, new ambitions, and new changes. Has your business set any resolutions for 2022? Perhaps becoming a more sustainable business was high on your list. If so, action is …
As we ease our way into January 2022, what’s becoming increasingly clear is the packaging sector is still typified by the upwards pressure on the cost of raw materials, availability of containers & shipping and labour shortages driven in part by COVID-19 and the current surge in cases from the Omicron variant. This market update …
Hub Packaging are delighted to be appointed as sole distributor for the market-leading, Grip Systems technology across Ireland. Grip Systems design and create all products with the operator in mind. With a focus on improving the efficiency of operations, they provide a wide range of different products that work together as a system to maximise …
