Packaging World Insights

The modern industrial landscape is characterized by a shift toward high-mix, low-volume production, which places significant demands on the flexibility of logistical operations. Traditional single-use packaging solutions, tailored to specific product dimensions, are increasingly seen as inefficient and environmentally unsustainable in this dynamic environment. The emergence o...

The globalization of industrial trade has necessitated a dramatic increase in the sophistication of protective measures for goods in transit. When machinery, electronics, or chemical components are shipped across oceans, they are exposed to a range of atmospheric threats that can lead to rapid degradation. The primary defense against these forces is the implementation of adva...

The transportation of heavy industrial machinery is a logistical undertaking that demands a sophisticated understanding of mechanical engineering and structural physics. Unlike standard freight, which can often be accommodated by off-the-shelf pallets or containers, heavy equipment requires a bespoke approach to containment. The development of engineered crate designs has bec...

The rapid evolution of global commerce has placed unprecedented pressure on industrial distribution centers to increase throughput while maintaining high levels of accuracy. At the heart of this transformation is the integration of automated packaging systems, which have replaced manual labor in the critical task of palletisation. The transition from human stacking to robotic...

Logson Group, the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of corrugated packaging, has acquired Playford Packaging, an independent sheet plant based in Wrexham, North Wales. The Logson Group acquisition marks the company’s entry into the Welsh market and expands its presence in the UK’s corrugated packaging sector.

Following the transaction, Playford Packaging will conti...