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  1. The Ultimate Guide to Die-Cut Foam

    Foam is a highly effective packaging material for fragile and/or sensitive products as it provides cushioning and reduces vibration. Foam also helps to block and brace as well as provides vibration and shock protection in cases and crates. If you are looking to find out more about die-cut foam products in Newcastle, read on.

    As foam is a lightweight material, it can protect your shipments without increasing weight or cost. Here are some of the features of foam that make it an excellent option for packaging:

    ·         Lightweight

    ·         Resistant to tearing

    ·         Widely available

    ·         Cost-effective

    ·         Easy to mould into shapes

    ·         Elastic yet resilient – returns to the ori

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  2. Tri-Touch the New Packaging Innovation from Tripak Ltd

    We have recently come up with the next big packaging innovation for the automotive and aerospace industry. This unique product is made of only premium quality material and is fully Lindt free. Since we want you to feel as confident as we do in our new solution, which is why they are anti-static and designed to be anti-scratch and with scruff preventing.

    Our products are aimed to protect highly polish, highly gloss, painted parts, glass products and metals. Not only can you trust us to provide you with a high quality product but our product have certification across the industry from major auto manufacturers.

    Is This the Product for You?

    If you run an automotive or aerospace/defence industry then this product is perfect for you. These are suitable for manufacturers and aftermarket parts companies as well. Tri-Touch is perfect for electronics and clean room environments.

    Tri-Touch is completely bespoke and customisable to meet your product requirements

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  3. Benefits of Wine & Bottle Boxes

    Wine is usually packaged in wooden wine boxes, leather wine boxes or rigid boxes. Paper is another material that is becoming hugely popular to package wine, and for good reason.

    At Tripak, we offer a wide range of paper wine & bottle boxes in Newcastle. In this post, we look at some of the benefits of paper wine and bottle boxes.

    Protect Your Product

    The box helps keep the bottle of wine in place during transit and storage. Moreover, the box helps protect the product against humidity, inclement weather and other external conditions that can affect the taste and quality of the wine.

    Keeps the Wine Fresh Longer

    Light is the biggest enemy of wine. Even slight penetration of light can affect the quality of the wine. When packed in a wine box, the wine is completely protected from light. What's more, when the bottle is tightly packed in a box, you can be sure oxygen won't find its way into the bottle.

    In fact,

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  4. What are Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs)?

    The UK generates millions of tonnes of packaging waste each year. This waste is either collected for recycling in the UK or exported overseas for recycling. 

    The UK Packaging Waste regulations mandate that businesses that handle (manufacture, pack, convert, sell or fill) a certain amount of packaging materials should prove that they are contributing to the UK's efforts towards recycling targets.

    That's where packaging recovery notes come into the picture. But what are they and how exactly do they work? Let's take a deep dive.

    What are Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs)?

    Packaging Recovery Notes or PRNs are documents that prove that packaging waste has been recovered or recycled. They act as a substitute for a business meeting its obligation through its own recycling efforts.

    Businesses that handle more than 50 tonnes of packaging material in a financial year and have a turnover of over £2m are known as obligated producers. All

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  5. Why you need to be doing In-Package Marketing

    The world of marketing is full of ideas that have different results. While some marketing strategies may deliver high open rates, others may generate lukewarm open rates at best.

    However, there's one place that guarantees 100% open rates – your product parcels. What better way to market your brand, product and offers than your own packages?

    That's where a packaging solutions company in Newcastle can help.

    In-package marketing isn't new. We have all received packages with a leaflet with a discount code for future purchases.

    Here are some of the benefits of personalising your packages:

    Target your captive audience

    Your customers are eagerly waiting to receive the products they've ordered. They are looking forward to the unboxing experience.

    What's more, they are emotionally primed, and that's the perfect time to grab their attention with your marketing message and win their repeat business, loyalty, mind share and m

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  6. Creative and Innovative ways to reuse packaging

    Not sure what to do with the packaging materials you receive with your online purchases? If the very thought of discarding the boxes puts you off, welcome to the club. Here at Tripak, we strive to educate people about innovative ways to commit to sustainability. In this post, we share some fun and innovative ways to reuse packaging materials.

    Use boxes to store documents

    If you receive a lot of large boxes, you can repurpose them to store documents, office supplies, etc., at your workplace. Consider painting the boxes in a single shade to give them a uniform look and some visual appeal. Add relevant labels to help with sorting.

    Turn your cardboard boxes into compost

    You can use cardboard to create compost. This can prove to be a rewarding experience while reducing packaging waste. You can compost most cardboard; simply break them down into smaller pieces to begin using them. The smaller the pieces, the quicker the cardboard

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  7. Top energy saving tips for manufacturers

    The manufacturing sector is a major user of gas and electricity. The current energy crisis has hit manufacturers especially hard. Many businesses have gone out of business owing to the rising energy costs.

    Add to that the uncertain import supply and manufacturers are in a fix. Although the market is not in our control, there are some things we can do to keep energy costs down.

    In this post, we share some of our top energy saving tips.

    Shut down equipment when not in use

    Do you have in place a defined process for powering down equipment and machinery that are not in use? What about turning off lights?

    By turning off machinery when not in use, you can expect to reduce your energy bill considerably. Moreover, this will also help reduce wear and tear.

    Turning off lights can be tricky if employees are moving about the site round the clock. The best way to tackle this is to install automated lighting. Motion-sensitive lighting is another solution.

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  8. The importance of packaging in the electronics industry

    When it comes to shipping electronics, packaging means everything. Whether you are an electronics manufacturer or a retailer, you want to deliver an unmatched customer experience, and how you package your electronic products will make a huge difference.

    Here are some of the reasons why electronics packaging is crucial to the success of your business.

    Anti-static protection is crucial

    When it comes to electronics packaging, you are solving two issues: the first is damage protection and the second is anti-static protection.

    If you are sending sensitive electronic components, anti-static packaging is important. Solving for electro static discharge (ESD) isn't easy as it's a problem you can't see, and the damage this can cause can often go unseen.

    So it's important to protect your electronics against ESD.

    Returns and replacements can prove costly

    Electronic products tend to be delicate and can be damaged easily during transit.

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  9. The Importance of Packaging in the Food & Drinks industry

    Packaging plays an important role in ensuring food safety. However, when we think of food packaging, most people think of consumer-face packaging. However, packaging is used across the entire supply chain, way before the products reach customers.

    Most of this packaging helps protect the product during transit from the manufacturers to distributors to retailers. In the world of e-commerce, transport packaging also reaches many customers directly.

    What is Transport Packaging?

    Transport packaging is any product that helps contain and protects food and drinks during transportation, storage and handling. This term covers all forms of industrial packaging that are used for consumer products.

    • Primary Packaging – This packaging contains the product. It offers containment and protection, but isn't really suitable for transport. This packaging is what consumers see when purchasing a product and it acts as a marketing tool while protecting t
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  10. How to Reduce Shipping Costs?

    Your shipping costs can have a direct impact on your profitability. Most shipping companies revise their shipping charges annually. With the demand from the e-commerce industry soaring over the years, shipping companies have no reason to bring down their prices.

    While shipping tariff is not in your control, there are some things you can do to keep your shipping costs in control. Packaging is an effective way to keep shipping costs low. In this post, we share some practical tips on reducing shipping costs with packaging.

    Bring Down the Weight and Size of the Package

    All carriers calculate the shipping cost of a package using volumetric weight, where the shipping cost depends on the size of the package. Let's say you want to send a lightweight item that's packed in a huge box. You will end up paying more because the volumetric weight is high.

    The easiest way to avoid paying higher shipping is to use the right size box. For instance, you can pack cosmetic

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