Striving towards pick/build pallet load perfection
The process behind picking and building pallets depends on the load. Here are 6 key elements to consider when building the perfect pallet.
ErgoPack arrives
ErgoPack is an innovative new spine-friendly strapping system that takes the strain out of the strap.
Travel broadens the mind…
…and, at Interpack, boosts means and methods.
Last month, two of our team members travelled to Europe to attend Interpack – the triennial packaging and processing trade fair held in Dusseldorf, Germany.
With over 2,700 exhibitors and more than 170,000 visitors, the event is a great opportunity for suppliers and customers to connect, share and inspire with new ideas and fresh innovation.
Breakfast beneficence
On the 16th of June we held a Pink Ribbon Breakfast here at Universal Packaging. The event provided both a wonderful opportunity to catch up with some great people (and eat delicious food), and the chance to support a truly vital charity.
Packaging Appreciation Collective
As packaging specialists, we know great work when we see it. That’s why, in this semi-regular series, we share our latest finds of fun, thoughtful or creatively designed packaging. Here’s our most recent round up.
At your service: What’s the best pallet wrapper for your DC?
How do you choose a pallet wrapping machine that perfectly fits the unique needs of your distribution centre? Getting it right involves looking at more than simply speed and containment criteria.
Wrapping up: Extreme sports are everywhere!
Any old skateboarders (or fans of the Tony Hawk PlayStation game) will recognise this ‘move’ as a ‘Smith grind’, where the skater grinds their back skate truck along a rail while also sliding the edge of the deck.
Wrap your laughing gear around this
After the news from our team event last Binder (and all the big talk from certain team members about rigged judging etc), it seemed only fair that we share the secret behind the pizza that won the ‘best tasting’ category.
Supporting our firefighters
It’s always interesting working alongside someone who might run out the door at a moment’s notice from work – even more so when it’s for some incredibly good reasons!
Giving pallets the chop!
One Kiwi’s creative approach to pallet recycling…
