PPWR Explained: What the New Packaging Regulations Mean for Businesses As sustainability expectations continue to rise, packaging is under greater scrutiny than ever before. The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) represents one of the most significant changes to packaging legislation in recent years, introducing new requirements designed to reduce waste, improve recyclability, and […]
PPWR Explained: What the New Packaging Regulations Mean for Businesses As sustainability expectations continue to rise, packaging is under greater scrutiny than ever before. The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) represents one of the most significant changes to packaging legislation in recent years, introducing new requirements designed to reduce waste, improve recyclability, and […]
The Difference Between Hand-Held Vs Machine Tape Application When it comes to sealing cartons, most operations fall into one of two categories: hand-held tape application or machine-based case sealing. At a glance, both methods achieve the same goal — securely sealing a box for storage or transit. But in practice, they deliver very different results […]
The Current Packaging Environment: Why Working With the Right Supplier Matters More Than Ever For many businesses, packaging used to be a background decision. Boxes arrived, tape was available, and materials were reordered when stock ran low. That landscape has changed. Today’s packaging environment is shaped by volatility, tighter margins, sustainability pressure, and rising operational […]
End of Line Packaging Is a Supply Chain Decision End‑of‑line packaging is where products are sealed, protected and prepared for storage or distribution. It is the final physical interaction before goods leave your control, and one of the most influential. Poor end‑of‑line packaging doesn’t usually cause one obvious failure. Instead, it creates friction: Products take […]
How the Wrong Packaging Becomes Your Weakest Link When businesses talk about supply chain optimisation, the focus usually lands on transport, suppliers, lead times, or technology. Packaging is often left out of the conversation. At KB Packaging, we see the opposite every day. The wrong packaging quietly undermines supply chains by increasing cost, slowing operations, […]
Choosing the right packaging tape might seem like a small decision, but it has a big impact on your costs, efficiency, sustainability goals, and customer perception. Two of the most common options—paper tape and plastic tape—each come with their own strengths and trade‑offs. In this guide, we’ll break down the differences to help you decide […]
In the rapidly evolving landscape of fulfilment, logistics, and e-commerce, operational efficiency is a fundamental requirement rather than a competitive advantage. Precision, speed, and reliability are essential at every stage of the supply chain, from warehouse handling to final delivery. While advanced technologies such as automation, robotics, and AI-driven systems often take center stage, one […]
Peak season isn’t just about what’s inside the box, it’s about the packaging that gets it there safely and makes it look amazing. For businesses, packaging is a branding powerhouse and a sustainability challenge. Here are 10 seasonal packaging facts that unwrap the story behind the commercial packaging during the busiest time of the year. […]
Start early to protect efficiency, cost, and customer experience. Black Friday is not just another date in the retail calendar. It is intense, fast paced and unforgiving. Customer expectations are higher, delivery windows are shorter and the margin for error is almost gone. Packaging is often not the first priority in planning, but once orders […]
