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      Flexo vs. Litho vs. Digital: The different types of print that are commonly used within the packagi

      Flexo vs. Litho vs. Digital: The different types of print that are commonly used within the packagi

      September 21, 2021
      There is a wide variety of print methods that can be employed when deciding how to manufacture your bespoke packaging. The huge range of options can be intimidating. This guide aims to break down and explain the different types of print that are commonly used within the packaging industry. From digital to litho to flexo.…
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      Subscription box packaging: A guide to choosing the right box.

      Subscription box packaging: A guide to choosing the right box.

      August 19, 2021
      Did you know that UK residents spend more than £2 billion on subscription services every year and the subscription box market is estimated to grow by 77% to be worth over £1 billion by 2022? 1 Subscriptions are an increasingly fast-growing way to buy products and it’s vital that businesses acquire and convert customers from…
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      Sarcina artwork setup – Litho and digital printing.

      August 1, 2021
      Sarcina’s in-house team can provide the foundation of the entire carton manufacturing process. Artwork cannot be finalised until the template drawing (die-cutting guide) is complete. INPUTSNot all clients require us to design their carton, but for those that do, best practice is to supply the contents or products that the carton will hold. As…
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      A definitive explanation of setup costs and tooling for bespoke packaging

      A definitive explanation of setup costs and tooling for bespoke packaging

      October 20, 2020
      When considering bespoke packaging there are a variety of different costs that have to be considered, other than the per-unit costs of your packaging. Nearly all types of custom packaging will require some form of tooling, whether these be die forms, to cut and crease the board into your desired box shape and design, or…
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      A quick quide to buying tape

      A quick quide to buying tape

      November 14, 2018
      Polypropylene with a water-based acrylic adhesive (25 microns) (PA) – (Clear and brown) Ideal for general purpose applications in a normal warehouse working environment. PA Acrylic is not recommended for use with recycled boxes however it does give excellent adhesion to light-medium weight boxes. Being pressure sensitive it works well when pressure is applied using…
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      A buying guide for rigid presentation boxes

      A buying guide for rigid presentation boxes

      May 29, 2018
      Rigid presentation boxes are hugely popular packaging options in the retail and manufacturing sector. They are made up of die cut and glued card that is then coated in a huge choice of plain or printed paper. Rigid box styles include: Drawer box Shoulder box Clamshell hinged box Two-part box and lid Shoulder boxes are…
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      Driving efficiencies in your warehouse/fulfilment operation

      Driving efficiencies in your warehouse/fulfilment operation

      May 19, 2018
      Although it may appear to be a rather simple undertaking, optimising a warehouse’s picking and packing routine is a complex enigma. So complex, in fact, that it has spawned an entire market sector now said to be worth close to one trillion dollars. I am talking about 3PL or third-party logistics. It is a colossal…
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      A definitive explanation of corrugated board grades – cardboard

      May 14, 2018
      Cardboard. At first, it doesn’t sound like a particularly complex product to get your head around. But how much do you really know about it? B-Flute, F-Flute, Test Paper, Semi-chem. What does 125K/B/125T mean? Corrugated fibre board is a minefield, and it’s not easy to navigate. There are a plethora of options out there when…
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