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It’s that time of year again when people’s thoughts turn to chocolate eggs – and inevitably the argument about excessive Easter packaging. This guide aims to highlight a number of…
Would your business benefit from implementing a vendor managed inventory (VMI) for your packaging? Well, there are seven tell-tale signs that you could see a significant improvement in..
Running a warehouse is an incredibly tough job. Running one efficiently and successfully is even more difficult. As such, this guide offers 45 quick tips, ideas and strategies that can be…
You may not be aware of the Producer Responsibility Regulations – more commonly known as the Packaging Waste Regulations. But if your business has a turnover of more than…
Chances are you have already seen recycling symbols on packaging you have come into contact with today. But what do they all mean? And, should your business be using them on…
Due to the concern & uncertainty surrounding Brexit, GWP Group has been working to both assess and mitigate any potential impacts the UK’s withdrawal from the EU may have on…
The use of lithium batteries is growing exponentially – thanks to their light weight, performance and relatively low cost. But shipping lithium batteries has proven dangerous, being…
Many people simply assume it is safe to ship lithium ion batteries. But this is not the case. This guide covers the UN3480 and other regulations that govern the safe…
GWP Group has recently invested in a third warehouse at our site in Cricklade, Wiltshire, increasing storage by twenty per cent. The new 10,000sq ft. unit was completed on…
As the festive period approaches we look forward to happiness, laughter, family, presents and lots of festive food- if there is anything else that Christmas is certain to bring, it is large amounts…
Moving to a Just In Time Packaging Supply (JIT) can have a huge number of benefits for your business. But what are less commonly publicised are the potential drawbacks of using a Just in…
Every year, GWP are pleased to support the local community through sponsoring the Cricklade Christmas Lights Event. In 2018 this event will take place on 1st December from 17.15pm…
Warehouse space is surprisingly expensive. And for many businesses, this can lead to a focus on how to reduce storage for packaging. This is because, depending on the nature and type…
GWP Packaging has invested £600K in a new die cutter at our Wiltshire production facility. The new flat-bed die cutting equipment was installed on 15th September, and reflects an increase…
Everyone has a good laugh when there is another story in the newspapers about how Amazon (or another large online retailer) has sent a tiny product in a comically oversized box…
Packaging is now so much more than just a box, having become an important branding tool. And ecommerce boxes are no exception. This guide provides 11 branding ideas for packaging…
Ever struggled to understand your packaging designer? Found yourself bogged down in technical terms that mean nothing? Or just wished things explained in plain English?
GWP Protective have invested £150K in new waterjet cutting equipment at the Old Sarum packaging facility. The investment will replace two older foam cutting machines whilst…
Haberdashery is well known in design circles for their focus on innovation and creativity, without neglecting the functionality of their products and installations. Tying in particularly well with GWP…
When the James Dyson Foundation approached GWP a brief was created to design and manufacture a corrugated, multi-trip packaging solution for their educational “student boxes”…
Find out more about the key component of your packaging – and how it influences everything from costs to performance. If you are using high volumes of packaging, chances are you will be…
GWP Packaging are proud to announce that 2 packs entered into the 2017 / 18 Starpack Competition have won a number of awards. Packaging designed for the James Dyson…
Sourcing your packaging from different suppliers can cause problems. It may mean poor compatibility between products, reduced service and even higher costs…
A packaging tender can be difficult – but getting it right can offer huge advantages. As such, by following robust tender processes, you can ensure the supplier you appoint is the best fit…
GWP has invested £30K alongside a £5K green grant in order to upgrade the factory, warehouse and office lighting to LED. Working with an established installer of LED lighting systems…
The decision to use either returnable packaging or single trip packaging can seem somewhat insignificant. However, getting this right can have a surprising impact on your business’…
The question to ask, particularly about cheap packaging, is that is it really cheaper? Or is under specifying your packaging a false economy? Either way, it is important to get it right to…
One thing you will almost certainly be aware of is the issues your business could face from consistently supplying damaged products or parts to your customer, or having equipment…
Regardless of whether you are looking to source handling containers with dividers, or are not happy with your existing setup, this guide aims to provide a comprehensive list of the dunnage…
Ecommerce shipping has been the focus for a large number of companies, and rightly so. But not all companies offer good – or even acceptable – shipping options. In fact, securing a sale…
Swannack approached GWP with a brief to safely package premium cricket bats that had been ordered online or their other distribution channels. Whilst there were major innovations…
Depending on the size, type and nature of your business, you may find a packaging manufacturer or a packaging supplier (merchant) would be the best option for you. But how do you tell which is…
GWP Group are delighted to announce another year of strong performance in 2017, and would like to thank all of our customers, staff and suppliers in helping to achieve ambitious…
By sourcing a tote that is tailored to your specific working practices, environment, parts and components, it is possible to maintain and even improve manufacturing productivity and…
Order picking and packing can be so simple that any employees and supervisors involved with this need only minimal training. Order picking and packing can be so complicated and highly…
Manufacturing productivity is something that can make or break your business. It can have a significant impact on your costs. It can have a very significant impact on your profitability…
Creating a slick ecommerce unboxing experience can give your online business a huge boost in exposure, awareness and ultimately sales (if you get it right). This article presents some ideas…
Prices are rising across the board, and packaging costs are no exception. However, there are in fact a number of ways you can beat the packaging price increases (without begging your supplier)
When you take into account the potential options available to you when selecting a sample case for your sales team, it can seem somewhat daunting. Which colour? What size? Do I need a bespoke…
Choosing the right transit case for your business can be a tough but crucial decision. This is particularly true if you are handling or shipping high-value equipment, tools or parts…
GWP Packaging has teamed up with Swindon Foodbank to help the charity meet their increasing logistical challenges. With a higher volume of people in Swindon and the…
Whether you are looking at your in-plant and lineside handling totes, or reusable supply chain packaging as a whole, it’s vital to know the critical role it plays in protecting your components…
Using the correct foam inserts can be the difference between your products arriving with your customer in one piece, or being damaged enough to be unusable or returned. They can be…
If you are reading this, it probably means you are aware of the benefits associated with product sample cases. However, did you know there is a surprisingly wide range of additional…
It is probably unlikely you need to ask “what is order fulfilment”, but it’s effectively everything your business will do between receiving an order from one of your customers and getting the…
To the vast majority of ecommerce retailers, bespoke packaging simply means their existing boxes with some print and logos added. And whilst printing ecommerce packaging is…
Due to the importance of branding on your sample cases, there is, in fact, a number of differing ways to achieve this. The exact method of branding to use depends on various factors…
Why are packaging costs rising? And are there any ways you can either overcome or mitigate these increases? Having an understanding of just why this is happening…
So although you have identified picking bins as a means to improve your order fulfilment, part retrieval, customer lead times and picking processes in general, where do you begin?
With an increasing number of companies seeing price increases across their packaging range, now is an important time to be able to analyse what truly makes up the cost of your packaging…
Protective foam inserts can actually take many forms – including those that can be designed and engineered to have precisely tailored levels of cushioning protection…
Sales meetings are the first opportunity for the presentation of your samples and latest products. The chance to outshine your competitors. The possibility to reach your target customer, or the…
Your inventory has been planned and organised (or re-organised), your stock handling systems are in place, you have a well-trained team of order pickers, and your marketing team are readying…
There is one element of your packaging that all cost reduction strategies feed back into and are ultimately defined by. The design of your packaging. But how can this make a positive…
A recent study reports that almost 8 in 10 online shoppers would switch retailers if the delivery options were not as quick, cheap and convenient as they would like. Almost two-thirds have…
Before deciding on the type of shipping case that will be most suitable for your business, it is important to map out the major considerations that will influence your choice. For example, the…
Whether you and your company’s sales team are currently using them or not, there is a very strong argument that sales presentation cases will have a significant bearing on the success…
Material handling totes. Probably one of the last things that gets considered when talking about improving productivity and efficiency in manufacturing. Yet their importance to your…
Unlike B2C operations, there are in fact a couple of ways that business to business suppliers and industrial companies can suffer from transit damage. Firstly – and as with virtually any seller…
Many companies, whilst taking a strategic, holistic view of their packaging, fail to address, or even question, one thing. Why are we using this specific grade of cardboard?
Order picking bins provide a number of obvious and hidden benefits to your operations. Starting with the obvious, they can be used to effectively organise and segment your inventory…
Unfortunately, the amount of differing ways your products or equipment could be damaged in transit is quite high. For example, shock and impact can render a product or specialist tool…
So you’ve decided that you and your sales team can benefit from using product sample cases in your presentations and sales pitches. You can see that they will protect your samples…
Cardboard crafts are superb for entertaining children with endless imaginations – these boxes are not only toys but, can be a whole universe of imaginary items and places. From pirate ships…
Whilst GWP Protective focus on creating custom engineered foams that are precisely tailored to specific items, for one-offs and very low volumes PICK N PLUCK foam inserts are a much more…
GWP Group are proud to be continued sponsors of Moto3 Rookie star Max Cook for the second year running. After dominating and winning the Aprilia Superteen Championship in 2015…
Equipment cases can be the one thing preventing costs to your business potentially running into thousands of pounds. They could be the one thing protecting your extremely expensive equipment…
Students studying with Swindon’s University Technical College (UTC) were presented with an opportunity to see first-hand a high-tech industrial manufacturing process at…
GWP Packaging was contacted by GDA after they read about how they supplied Whitbourne House with decorated cardboard trees last Christmas, which had helped to remind the residents of the…
Bendicks of Mayfair, a well-known chocolate and confectionery manufacturer, approached GWP Packaging to help with a complex packaging brief. The company had a…
If you have ever needed to source protective cases, you may have noticed that some come with an IP rating. Some are higher than others. But, more noteworthy, some claim to be waterproof….
Each year staff members at GWP Group join the thousands of workplaces, schools and members of the public for the annual #WearItPinkday in support of Breast Cancer Research…
GWP Protective are delighted to announce their support for local team Salisbury FC, by helping with the logistics of transporting the teams kit and equipment. Steve Claridge, now manager at…
GWP Group has supported Swindon College art students in creating a striking art installation at the Brunel Shopping Centre. This latest creative collaboration, known as “Repurpose” has seen…
GWP Packaging has made a donation of Correx Hat boxes to the Bluebelle Drum Majorettes, based in Toothill Swindon. The boxes will help to keep the majorettes’ hats safe and dry…
GWP Group CEO David Pedley was interviewed on BBC Radio Four about the upcoming EU Referendum by BBC’s political reporter Nick Robinson. Prior to speaking to GWP…
Curious about packaging? Have you ever wondered when opening a box, “how is cardboard made?” If so, then this guide gives you a full breakdown of how cardboard is produced…
Twenty cardboard Christmas trees have been designed and produced by GWP Packaging. The trees are currently being decorated by local school children and when finished will be…
Unless you have been otherwise pre-occupied, you’ll know that Black Friday is on the rise. Today is the day when there are bargains to be found both online and in-store. Keep in mind though…
GWP Group is working with Cirencester College to support a programme that enables students to develop the skills they need to join the world of work. Cirencester College is participating in…
Faraday cages can come in multiple forms. Many have the appearance of metal cages, others are a fine metal mesh but at GWP Conductive ours are made out of cardboard. GWP Conductive is the…
The debate about foam, its impact on the environment, and its ability to be recycled continues. Earlier this year New York City joined 70 cities worldwide in banning the…
GWP Packaging are pleased to announce a new £1m investment in new die cutting and pallet strapping equipment at our Wiltshire packaging facility. The newly installed, state of the art…
In late September 2012, the rumour mill went into overdrive when we exclusively published a statement from Corrugated Synergies International, Inc., the Seattle, US based…
With GWP Group reaching a major milestone on August 13th, recording 25 years in business, staff past and present got together this weekend at a family event to celebrate. With attractions…
Following on from GWP Group’s recent radio interview with BBC Radio 4, GWP were contacted by Le Monde- Radio France to discuss the current economy and to gain an insight…
The successful collaboration with Swindon College’s School of Art department marks 25 years in business for GWP Group. The anticipated exhibition launch took place in The Brunel…
BBC presenter Mishal Husain visited GWP Packaging’s production facility at Chelworth Park, Cricklade on Monday 16th March to host a radio interview with David Pedley, CEO of GWP…
With Easter quickly approaching, it is time to get into the Easter spirit therefore GWP Protective is running an Easter egg decorating competition in Collaboration with a local primary school…
GWP are pleased to announce the newest addition to our manufacturing capabilities – a Zund G3 Digital Cutting system. Purchased to support and enhance product development…
At GWP Protective, we are proud to support Farnborough Walking Football by supplying the team with a Zarges kit skip to transport kit and medical equipment on their trip to Portugal…
In a step towards becoming a ‘Greener City’ New York City has placed a ban upon polystyrene single use foams. With expanded polystyrene items difficult to recycle, the focus is now on…
Staff members at GWP; Barry Cuss, Tom Wilkie and Mark Clements have made a Fan “tache” tic effort to grow moustaches and support Movember this month to help raise awareness…
GWP Group were narrowly defeated in our quest for the prestigious “Made In the South West” awards, held by Insider publications. In excess of 200 of the region’s top manufacturing…
With the busy Christmas shopping season looming, another date is also approaching – Peak Packaging Monday. Many retailers are indicating that Monday 24th November is their biggest…
GWP are proud to announce that Chris Ricketts, our apprentice maintenance engineer, has been amongst those recognised at Wiltshire Colleges’ prestigious Apprentice of the Year Awards 2014…
GWP work colleagues will be putting their best feet forward next month when they embark on an exhausting challenge to climb the three highest peaks in the UK, in aid of our adopted charity…
Handling food donations at Swindon’s Foodbank has been made a much simpler process thanks to a collection box designed and manufactured by GWP. GWP have donated the boxes…
GWP Packaging has improved both our environmental credentials and operational efficiency thanks to a new waste baling machine at our Cricklade based facility
GWP Packaging have helped pupils at local school, Covingham Park Primary, with a project to remember soldiers who died in World War 1. GWP Commercial Manager Adele Neale was…
Approached by BBC Radio Wiltshire GWP Protective has a request to supply a long-lasting case its purpose being a time capsule for the stations Corefest event taking place on…
When project managers at London’s Heathrow Terminal 2 struggled to find bins to fit new check-in desks, and with a high profile opening date just weeks away, they were delighted to…
Following the successful partnership between GWP Packaging and Swindon Foodbank that saw students at Swindon college develop a handling solution for use at the charities’ distribution…
Ruth Cook, Managing director of GWP Packaging, has featured in a “Q&A” article focusing on the challenges faced by companies in the corrugated packaging sector. Covering everything…
GWP Group and staff featured on a wide range of local BBC news coverage, including BBC Points West, BBC News 24, BBC World Service and even BBC 2s’ coverage of the chancellors budget…
Packaging Business Review declared GWP Protective’s Tracker Case the winner of the ‘Innovation in Packaging’ award! The product selected from four nominations which had been…
GWP Protective are aiding the participants in a gruelling challenge to reach the south pole, by supplying protective cases for them to keep their personal belongings safe. The latest in a series…
With the summer holiday season now in full swing, it is now the perfect time to consider airline approved cases. GWP Groups online shop, Cases UK, carry a wide selection of airline approved…
GWP Packaging has been recently celebrated for our bright ideas in the bid to represent the UK at a top European quality improvement event run by Honda. We were invited to present our…
Children at Lainesmead Primary school, taking part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, will be enchanted when they discover they can read their books inside a creepy haunted house…
Having heard about GWP Protective’s services and products after picking up a brochure at the Medtec tradeshow at the NEC, 270 Vision contacted GWP Protective for help with their…
GWP Packaging’s design expertise has been used in a rather unusual way – to create props in a local stage production! Lynnette West, a member of the packaging design team at GWP, created…
Students at Swindon college impressed directors of GWP Packaging and the Swindon Foodbank not only with their smart attire, but also their packaging design skills at the award event …
Four members of GWP Group are undertaking a daunting challenge – the 2013 Ridgewalk! Covering 52 miles in just 24 hours, the team – dubbed the “GWP Striders” – are aiming to…
GWP Protective have taken delivery of a new AXYZ multi-head router – significantly increasing production capacity and efficiency at our Salisbury production facility – and further…
With the DR14 defence packaging design qualification being replaced with the new MPAS (Military Packaging Accreditation Scheme), GWP are pleased to confirm that Director Ian…
GWP Group have joined forces with Swindon College to offer a solution to logistics for local charity Swindon Foodbank – and provide a packaging design challenge for engineering…
Having mapped a lengthier than usual route, CEO David Pedley along with friends will cycle the Lands End to John O’Groats challenge. The trio are aiming to complete 971 miles in just…
GWP Group are delighted to announce that on Thursday 22nd March 2012, our company was awarded first prize by Wiltshire Life Magazine in the “Business of the Year” category of their…
His Royal Highness Prince Edward the Duke of Kent visited Cricklade-based GWP Group to find out about the design and technological expertise that GWP uses to create successful…
After supplying Tyco Electronics (Swindon) with corrugated packaging for a number of years, GWP Packaging was clearly concerned when Tyco announced earlier this year that they…