Packaging suppliers play an increasingly vital role in providing contract manufacturing, packing and fulfilment services to support brand owners. Supporting them, the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – is helping visitors find their perfect outsourcing partner from its 200 plus membership at this year’s Contract Pack & Fulfilment Show held on 21st & 22nd February as part of Packaging Innovations & Empack at Birmingham’s NEC. With collaboration a key theme for outsourcing success, the BCMPA’s hospitality lounge will be a focus for retailers, brand owners and entrepreneurs looking for third-party manufacturers, packers and fulfilment partners to take their products to market.
This article was first published in the February 1st 2024 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
Introducing a groundbreaking solution for efficient and secure pallet wrapping – the Armour Wrap Machine and Hand Film, combined with the AERO dispenser from Springpack. The Nano Armour Wrap represents a revolution in packaging technology, leveraging advanced nanotechnology to deliver unmatched strength, durability, and load stability. Armour Wrap is a multi-layer film, offering superior strength compared to other high-performance and conventional films.
Kite Packaging, leading UK industrial packaging supplier, has added new strapping products to their offering along with an improvement in website navigation and experience for their strapping range. This strategic enhancement is designed to deliver an even more seamless and user-friendly shopping experience for customers. Updates include streamlined navigation and improved accessibility features, ensuring a heightened level of convenience for users.
Southgate Global, a leader in the supply of packaging equipment, consumables and servicing in operational logistics and fulfilment, has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. With the support of One Carbon World, a carbon neutral not-for-profit organisation, Southgate has recently attained carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2 for the year 2022 (the current certification year), marking a significant accomplishment in their commitment to environmental responsibility. Given the sectors Southgate operates within, such as 3PL, e-commerce, retail, post & parcel, and general manufacturing, the organisation is particularly conscious of the need, and the importance of, reducing its carbon footprint.
Antalis has acquired the Portuguese company 100 metros – Soluções de Embalagem, Unipessoal, Lda, a leader in packaging distribution in Portugal, specialising in the distribution and converting of packaging materials and components. With consolidated sales of 13 million euros in 2023 and 80 employees, 100 metros operates out of Pacos Ferreira (Porto region) and Lisbon. Cardboard, film, foam and bubble wrap are key elements of the company’s business, which also boasts an in-house personalisation offer, accounting for a sizeable proportion of sales.
It’s great to see the suppliers providing increasingly innovative and environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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