What packaging materials can be recycled?

Why recyclable packaging materials? More and more business are making a conscious decision to use environmentally friendly packaging for their products. From recyclable packaging, biodegradable packaging and reusable packaging – sustainability is at the core of all our products here at Lesters Packaging.  As consumers are becoming increasingly aware of their impact on the environment, […]

How to package electronics for shipping

Packaging electronics for shipping Packaging electronics are one of the most complex objects to ship, due to them requiring the optimal electronics packaging to handle the fragile contents inside. When shipping electronics, safe shipping is key to ensure the electronic goods arrive in complete working order. Any exposure to vibrations, impacts, extreme temperatures, mechanical damage, […]

How to package food for shipping

Packaging food for shipping Many postal and courier services throughout the UK allow business, both big and small, to ship their products through the post. Whether you are shipping food as part of your business or simply want to learn how to package food items efficiently and safely for shipping, our guide has you covered. […]

Unique packaging ideas for small businesses

For most businesses, choosing the right packaging for your products can elevate your brand and add value – encouraging retailers to place your products on their shelves. For smaller businesses, the ability to add an element of excitement to their customers by providing a memorable unboxing experience can help to build brand awareness.   Customised sustainable […]

What is shelf ready packaging?

Shelf ready packaging (SRP), also known as retail ready packaging (RRP), is a form of display packaging a product is contained in that is ready for sale. Typically made from corrugated cardboard, shelf ready packaging is delivered to retailers as a merchandising unit that is ready to be placed direct onto shelves. Benefits of shelf […]

A guide to sustainable packaging furniture

Sustainable packaging is identified as packaging that that causes less harm to the environment and its people. As with retail packaging, more businesses and their customers are reconsidering their carbon footprint which impacts the products that are offered, how they are made, what they are made of and how they are shipped. Fundamentally, sustainable packaging […]

How to package a bike for shipping?

S Lester Packing Cardboard Bike Boxes

Packaging a large item, such as a bike, can be quite daunting for most retailers. It is important to package it properly, so that it arrives at its destination in good condition. So how can you package and ship a bike safely without any damage? This helpful guide details how to and the materials required […]

£18m sales milestone a perfect 40th birthday present for Lesters

A major disruptor to the packaging sector is celebrating a big birthday in style after seeing turnover rise to £18m. Lesters turned 40 years old in May and the management team immediately signalled its intention for further investment, building on the £7m acquisition of two state-of-the-art TCY large-format casemakers that have revolutionised production at its Burntwood facility. […]

Box of Tricks – Lesters Packaging

greg Burton design manager at lesters packaging

Box of Tricks  Greg Burton, Design Manager at Lesters, talks to DPA about the importance of packaging and why it is now one of the earliest considerations in product development. Traditionally, packaging has often been an afterthought when designing a product, pushed to the back of the mind in pursuit of cost-effective production processes and […]

Why is sustainable packaging important?

Sustainable packaging is important not only for the environment but also as a method for meeting businesses’ sustainability goals. Consumers are becoming increasingly eco-conscious when considering their purchases and it is important to pay attention to the product, packaging and supply chain as a whole rather than as individual elements. What is sustainable packaging? Sustainable […]

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