Contract packing is growing in importance. According to Precedence Research, the global market will be worth $105 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.7 per cent. Many of the goods and services we buy exist only because of the contract packing sector and with requirements clearly growing amidst growing unpredictability in the market, now is an opportunity to reflect on trends in the industry, and how contract packers and their customers can adapt best to their impacts. As the industry focus shifts towards greener supply chain management, many businesses are facing the challenge of maintaining quality and safety while improving environmental credentials. Suppliers are under increasing pressure to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. With the plastic packaging tax now in full force, combined with the introduction of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) and a rise in consumer awareness, many brands are progressively seeking out partners with sustainability-first mindsets, according to Josephine Coombe, Managing Director of Nulogy in Europe.
This article was first published in the December 1st 2022 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
Kite Packaging’s bestselling Hivewrap paper is now available as an all-in-one protective paper solution named Hivewrap box. Kite have cleverly designed a fully recyclable corrugated dispenser which expands and compresses the hive-shaped cells to provide effective shock absorption and protection, making it a great addition to any packing area. The dispenser features a pre-cut slit through which the paper is pulled manually, expanding into a strong interlocking hexagonal structure as it does.
Sealed Air has launched its first paper wrapping systems to meet growing demand from low and medium volume E-Commerce retailers and fulfilment companies. The new SEALED AIR® brand QuikWrap Nano and SEALED AIR® brand QuikWrap M systems both provide businesses with a small, ready-to-roll paper wrapping solution that’s easy to operate. The systems don’t require any electricity or maintenance and involve very little or no assembly.
When it comes to the festive season, it can be easy to assume that a ‘low-cost, high-volume’ approach to packaging is the best choice to handle increased throughput. Making sure your station operatives are equipped with all the means to pack with speed and consistency means setting up a logical, easy-to-navigate workstation. By switching to optimised solutions such as quick-seal book wraps and returnable cartons, the number of steps needed to pack products, seal cartons and fully prep goods for delivery will be cut considerably, according to Allpack.
Southgate, one of Europe’s leading packaging suppliers, is on track to replace every one of its packaging products with an eco-friendly alternative. The move follows the firm’s commitment to promoting the industrial movement known as the ‘circular carbon economy’ that aims to create a more sustainable way of working and living. As part of its mission to be a leader in the field of sustainable packaging, Southgate Global invested in a specialist team focusing on new product development as part of its ongoing, pioneering activity to lead the industry in developing sustainable packaging products.
It’s exciting to see the developments in packaging. Let’s hope the journey towards greater sustainability continues.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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