Tag Archives: Packaging

Geocel powers up its packaging

Geocel powers up its packaging

Manufacturer Geocel has consolidated its sealant, adhesive and filler products, re-launching the range with new packaging The manufacturers Contractor and Trade Mate products are now available under one distinct Geocel brand, with a new naming convention to make product selection easier. Each product and application now incorporate its own unique …

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Thompson’s revamps product packaging

Thompsons Patio and Block Paving Cleaner Seal

Waterproofing brand Thompson’s has revealed new packaging across its full product portfolio that reflects its history and heritage, as well as new formulations for its patio sealant range. The packaging refresh celebrates this heritage by re-designing the original logo and re-instates Thompson’s brand character, Addis the Seal – demonstrating the brand’s …

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MKM in bulk bag recycling first

MKM Bulk bags

Builders merchant chain MKM Building Supplies has launched the UK’s first 100% recycled, fully recyclable bulk bag. Developed in partnership with Centurion Industrial Packaging, the new MKM bulk bags are made entirely from recycled polypropylene, including the stitching and labelling, offering a market-first solution that minimises landfill, helps customers cut waste …

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Global Stone in sustainable packaging first

New plastic corners no cardboard pallet

Porcelain and stone paving supplier Global Stone Paving is bringing in an innovative new packaging solution for all its Indian porcelain ranges across both Global Stone and Digby Stone brands from January 2025. The new minimalist packaging consists of plastic corners that are made from recycled plastic and that are …

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Knauf begins switch to more sustainable packaging

Recycled Pallet Hoods

Marking another step towards achieving their sustainability goals, specifically their target of zero waste disposal by 2032, Knauf have changed the pallet hoods used on their laminated boards to use 30% more recycled content. The move to 30% recycled content in their pallet hoods represents a real win at scale …

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Fernox drives to increased packaging sustainability

Fernox F1 lifestyle 30 2

Fernox has confirmed its market leading water treatment products will now be packed in 265ml and 500ml bottles manufactured from 30% recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). This is an important milestone for the company, which has long been committed to product innovation and energy efficiency of heating systems. To expand …

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NBG accelerates talks with suppliers to reduce plastic packaging

Dumpy bags

National Buying Group (NBG) is accelerating its talks with suppliers as it steps up efforts to reduce plastic packaging in the construction supply chain, and the potential tax impact on independent merchants. The ongoing dialogue with suppliers follows recent clarification of the obligated parties under the Department for Environment, Food …

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CEMEX unveils next generation cement packaging

rugby cement packaging edit

At CEMEX UK’s Rugby Cement plant, a new bagging line is now operational. Two new lines are now working alongside a recently installed paper bagging line to pack 25kg of cement into weatherproof bags. The new bagging line investment is part of the company’s bolt-on investment strategy, and allows CEMEX …

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Cliffe Packinging to invest in pallet cover manufacturing machine

Cliffe Packaging, supplier of bulk bags, packaging products and pallet wrapping materials, provides for a wide range of industries. These include, food, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, transport amongst others – with invaluable products advice and knowledge coupled to a fast, reliable delivery service, including on-line consignment tracking. The company have made …

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Lakes’ new recyclable packaging shortlisted for UFEMAT award

Lakes new recyclable packaging

Lakes new 100% recyclable packaging has been shortlisted for the prestigious UFEMAT ‘Packaging Awards’. UFEMAT is the European association of national builders’ merchants associations and manufacturers. They launched the awards this year as a joint initiative with Valipac and FEMA to share good packaging practice and promote sustainable innovations in …

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