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...
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...
Ever struggled to understand your packaging designer? Found yourself bogged down in technical terms that mean nothing? Or just wished you could have things explained...
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...
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...
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...
GWP Packaging are proud to announce that 2 packs entered into the 2017 / 18 Starpack Competition have won a number of awards. Packaging designed...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Ecommerce shipping has been the focus for a large number of companies, and rightly so. But not all companies offer good – or even acceptable...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Every year, GWP are pleased to support the local community through sponsoring the Cricklade Christmas Lights Event. In 2016 this event will take place on...
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...
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...
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)....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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 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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cardboard crafts are superb for entertaining children with endless imaginations – these boxes are not only toys but, can be a whole universe of imaginary...
Whilst GWP Protective focus on creating custom engineered foams that are precisely tailored to specific items, for one-offs and very low volumes pick and pluck...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Curious about packaging? GWP Packaging deals with corrugated cardboard - Used to package and protect a large variety of items from mobile telephones to car...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
GWP are pleased to announce the newest addition to our manufacturing capabilities – a Zund G3 Digital Cutting system. Purchased to support and enhance product...
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...
In a step towards becoming a 'Greener City' New York City has placed a ban upon polystyrene single use foams. With expanded polystyrene items...
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...
With the busy Christmas shopping season looming, another date is also approaching – Peak Packaging Monday. Many retailers are indicating that Monday 24th November is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Approached by BBC Radio Wiltshire GWP Protective has a request to supply a longlasting case its purpose being a time capsule for the stations Corefest...
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...
With an increasing consumer backlash against the environmental impact of excessive Easter packaging on gifts – particularly chocolate eggs - the largest brands have been...
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'...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
