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 …
The recent energy crisis & supply issues have been well documented. Gas, electricity and even carbon dioxide have been in the spotlight recently due to price & supply concerns. But how do all these impact on your packaging supplies? Our latest blog looks at the some of the problems that are currently impacting packaging and …
At Hub Packaging, everything we do is centred around our brand values. These values represent all that is important to us as an organisation. Two key aspects of our brand values are integrity; saying what we are, mean & doing what we say, and respect; for our customers, colleagues, and ourselves. With that in mind, …
The advancement of engineering capabilities coupled with ever-evolving array of raw materials offer a variety of product options to consumers. These options, however, can at times complicate the consumers decision when making a purchase – whether that is buying a new car, renovating homes, or choosing packaging materials. Certain products can often become the benchmark …
Hub Packaging are continuously striving to become Ireland’s most recommended packaging specialist. Our aim is to be the most agile, innovative, and professional in the sector. Today, we are delighted to announce we have been awarded ISO 45001 accreditation for Occupational Health and Safety. ISO 45001 is the world’s international standard for occupational health and …
Is your business packing smart? Has your company seen a shift to online orders because of the pandemic? Are you wondering how you can cope with another ‘peak’ in orders within the same size packing area? Read on if you are one of them, because you may be experiencing the same pain felt by many …
A Plastic Packaging Tax is set to be introduced across the UK in April 2022. Our latest blog will look at the reasons for implementing this new tax and the impacts it may have on your business. Why introduce the Plastic Packaging Tax? The aim of the Plastic Packaging Tax is to increase the use …
SustainabilityWe have seen a 46% growth in ecommerce sales in 2020 compared to the previous year. With this increase in sales there has also been a surge in the amount of packaging waste which the consumer is responsible for disposing. Alongside this growth, there has been a consumer shift in the global movement of creating …