Antalis Packaging Blog

In the run up to Black Friday and the peak Christmas shopping season, Antalis’ Head of Business Development for Packaging, John Garner, is urging packaging and logistics businesses not to delay their preparations a moment longer.

We’re living through changing times. And the world of packaging is no exception. Fortunately, our packaging experts have got a nose for the new and interesting; and their innovative thinking is second to none when it comes to helping businesses find solutions to their packaging challenges. Here’s what they are predicting will be big news in 2020.

How switching from a packaging supplier to a packaging partner is helping a manufacturer and packer of dairy products to adapt and grow its business. When a Welsh dairy manufacturer and packer began to expand its business to meet the demand from supermarkets for its products, its existing packaging supplier was unable to provide the level of service needed.

Sustainability is now a priority for businesses across all sectors. It’s being driven largely by greater public awareness and consumer choice. However, maximising sustainability throughout the packaging chain requires ongoing, focused effort from all involved: retailers, the packaging industry, government and end users. Here, John Garner, Antalis Packaging’s Head of Business Development, explores the issues and what we all need to be doing to resolve them.

If you haven’t already automated your stretch wrapping process, or paid attention recently to the film you’re using, Mick Carless, Sales and Engineering Manager for the Antalis Packaging Machinery division, explains why you might want to start giving it some serious thought.

There is a tendency for most of us to equate ‘bespoke’ with luxury and expensive, which can be off-putting for those businesses packing non-premium goods or a tight budget to work with. Opting for off-shelf packaging might seem like the most cost-effective option, but delve a little deeper and you will discover hidden costs that could be gnawing away at your profitability. Here, we explore how far from being an expensive luxury, bespoke packaging is an investment that could realise significant savings for your business.

High levels of packaging waste can be a sign of inefficiencies. But when you’re in the midst of running a busy packaging operation it can be difficult to pinpoint just where and what those inefficiencies might be. Through their experience of helping many businesses address the issue of packaging waste over the years, our experts have identified the four most common causes. Here’s what they have learned.

If you have ever wondered about the influence of packaging on customer experience, a recent study by Packaging Innovations magazine discovered some facts that you might find intriguing. In this article, we not only reveal some fascinating data, we also look more closely at the significant role transit packaging plays in customer experience.

For a packaging operation to be successful, particularly during peak, it needs to run at optimum efficiency, from picking and packaging right through to delivery to the customer’s door. Through insights gained from working with customers, and from studying and testing lots of products, ideas and technology, we have identified 5 tips that could help you to optimise your cube in order to maximise efficiency with regard to your delivery schedule, costs and environmental impact.