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The Importance of Bespoke Polystyrene Packaging Services

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Not all polystyrene packaging is created the same so depending on the type of products you plan to transport; it pays to plan carefully the best type of packaging products to use. When it comes to packaging expensive and fragile products then we believe it’s an area that you should never compromise. You might save a few pounds by using cheaper packaging but at the end of the day you need to consider carefully whether cheaper packaging is going to be more trouble than it’s worth, especially when it comes to providing good customer service and minimising complaints.

The value of your products should be a primary consideration when you are planning for them to be transported. Inadequate or insufficient packaging is sure to lead to damaged goods and a great deal of inconvenience and annoyance for your customers which could be damaging for your reputation. On top of that you will potentially have to pay extra costs for returns, pay out for claims as well as giving credits on your business account. All of this will damage your reputation and the relationship that you have built with existing customers and is likely to send new customers away looking for a different solution.

Polystyrene PackagingBespoke Polystyrene Packaging Solutions

Sending undamaged products with packaging that is strong, reliable and fit for purpose is what every customer deserves. This is why bespoke polystyrene packaging for your products is the best solution. Packaging that is tailor made to fit your products to give them maximum protection has got to be the best choice if you want to keep your customers happy.

At Vertapak we have many years experience of creating bespoke polystyrene packaging solutions for our customers so if you need any advice about the products you are trying to transport and the best materials to use in order to keep them safe and secure then please contact us now.

The Importance of Custom Made Packaging

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You might save a few pounds by using cheaper packaging but at the end of the day you need to weigh up whether cheaper packaging is going to be worth it in the long run, both from a customer service and minimising complaints perspective.

The first thing you should consider is the actual value of the products you are having shipped. Inappropriate or insufficient packaging could potentially lead to damaged goods and a great deal of inconvenience for your customers at the receiving end. The cost of returns, claims and giving credits on your business account will damage your reputation, the relationship you have with established customers and if the customers are new, they’re likely to look elsewhere in the future.

Custom Made Packaging Solutions

Your customers deserve to receive their goods undamaged with packaging that is robust and fit for purpose. This is why custom-made packaging is the best every time. No matter what the size and shape of your products, if you are going to ship them over long distances you need packaging materials that are designed specifically to keep them safe and secure.

This is what we do at Vertapak. We have many years experience of creating custom made packaging solutions for our clients so if you need any advice about the products you are trying to transport and the best materials to use in order to keep them safe then please give us a call. We would be happy to help.

Some Fun Uses For Polystyrene

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We all know that polystyrene is a fantastic packaging and insulating material but there are some fun and practical things that it can be used for as well. Here are just a few:

  • It can be used in sculpturing, modelling and artwork to make creative pieces. You can use flat sections to mount pictures and photographs on to and for creating wall art.
  • You can use it to fill plant pots rather than using heavy soil. This is ideal for shallow-rooted plants and makes the pots easier to move about as well as being good for drainage.
  • If you put some quick-drying fabric around it, you can create floating toys for your kids to enjoy in the bath!
  • A good practical use is to put polystyrene in empty freezer drawers if they’re not being used – this will improve the efficiency of your freezer.
  • By cutting it up into pieces you can use it to refill bean bag chairs that have lost their shape.
  • Polystyrene containers can be used for protecting seedlings from the cold earth.
  • You can use polystyrene to insulate man-made ponds in the garden.

And there you have it! Polystyrene is an extremely versatile material that can be used in a variety of different ways. You just need to have a bit of imagination!

The Benefits Of Polyethylene Packing

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Polyethylene packing is used for a wide range of applications such as insoles, exercise mats, cervical collars, life jackets, carpet underlay, theatre sets and props etc. It is used extensively across industries such as packaging, health care, automotive, sports and leisure, marine, building, footwear to name just a few.Polyethylene Packing

Polyethylene packing is ideal if you have vulnerable items that need to be transported because of its durability. It can deal with most of the rigours that transportation creates without damaging the goods inside so it’s a cost effective method of protecting your goods.

Protecting your products saves time, money and ultimately leads to better customer service for your customers and less complaints about damaged items.

Another benefit of polyethylene packing is that it is completely recyclable, so it’s the eco-friendly choice when it comes to packaging products.

There are many benefits with polyethylene packing and these include;

There are many benefits with polyethylene packing and these include;

  • Excellent at absorbing impact and vibration
  • Good acoustic and thermal insulation properties
  • Strong resistance to adverse weather conditions
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Ideal for thermomoulding and thermoforming
  • Superb alternative for packaging materials such as rubber, felt, wood composites and fibreglass
  • Nonabrasive and noncorrosive qualities
  • Very lightweight and flexible
  • Suitable for multiple drops and factory transit applications

Polyethylene packing is available in a variety of colours and we can tailor the packaging specific to your requirements. To find out more please contact Vertapak and discuss your packing needs with us.

The Variety Of Uses For Expanded Polystyrene Packaging

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Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is used across a wide range of industries including the construction industry for both packaging and insulation, the graphics and display industry for creating impressive displays, packaging for electrical consumer goods, food packaging and for building insulation panels.

Products of all shapes and sizes can be packaged using Expanded Polystyrene and it is one of the best packaging options for high value heavy products such as electrical goods, toys, horticultural and garden products etc, the list could go on.

Expanded Polystyrene PackagaingExpanded Polystyrene Packaging is a great option for cost, efficiency and versatility. It is also easy for people to handle because it is lightweight and contains no sharp edges or staples.

As well as packaging for large consumer goods EPS is also one of the best products to use for keeping food fresh and safe from breakages and wastage during transportation. Typical foods that EPS is used for include fish, meat, fruit and ice cream.

With food items it is imperative that they are delivered in a top quality condition to avoid any health risks to consumers and EPS is one of the best packaging solutions for doing this.

In its moulded form, EPS is extremely versatile and can be used to make items such as sports helmets, child care seats, chairs, book covers, air conditioning units, and exhibition stands.

To find out more about EPS and its wide variety of uses please give us a call and discuss your packaging materials requirement with us.

Where Polyethylene Packaging Is Used

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Polyethylene packaging is extremely versatile and used in a wide range of applications such as food packaging, cervical collars, life jackets, exercise mats, life jackets, carpet underlay, insoles, theatre sets and many more. It is used extensively in industries such as health care, sports, leisure, marine, building, automotive, footwear and in the food packaging sector.

Polyethylene PackagingSave Time And Money With Polyethylene Packing

Polyethylene packing is ideal for transporting vulnerable items because of its durable nature. Its ability to take knocks without damaging the goods inside means that products rarely get damaged in transit. This is crucial when transporting goods and will ultimately save time and money and lead to fewer complaints about damaged goods. Polyethylene packing is also completely recyclable, making it the ‘environmentally-friendly’ choice when it comes to packaging.

Other benefits of polyethylene packing include:

  • Absorbs Impact And Vibration
  • High Buoyancy
  • Very Little Water Absorption
  • Offers Strong Acoustic And Thermal Insulation
  • Good Resistance To Adverse Weather Conditions
  • Splash Resistance To Chemicals, Oils And Fuels
  • A Good Replacement For a Wide Variety Of Materials Such As Rubber, Felt, Wood Composites And Fibreglass
  • It Is Non-Abrasive And Non-Corrosive
  • Very Lightweight And Flexible
  • Simple And Quick Packaging Saving Both Time And Money
  • Excellent For Multiple Drops And Factory Transit Applications

Polyethylene packing is an extremely cost effective and flexible packaging material and is extensively used across the industry. If you want to find out more about polyethylene packaging and discuss how it can help you keep your goods safe then please call Vertapak now.

How To Choose The Right Packaging Materials

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At Vertapak we offer a huge range of packaging materials including Polystyrene Packaging, Polystyrene Insulated Products, EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) and Polyethylene Foam. If you are unsure what packaging material would be right for your product then please give us a call. We will arrange a consultation with you to discuss the nature of your products, size, volume, where you need them transported to etc and we will advise on the best packaging material to use.

As a general guide you may find the following useful to help you decide:

EPS:

  • Lightweight, flexible and easy to handle
  • Strong and durable
  • Excellent thermal resistance
  • Low water absorption and buoyant
  • Not subject to deterioration by insects and rodents
  • Low combustibility
  • Able to absorb shocks and vibrations
  • Recyclable
  • Non-abrasive and non-corrosive with excellent chemical resistance
  • Offers a simple and quick packaging solution

Polyethylene Foam:

  • Absorbs impact and vibration
  • High buoyancy with very little water absorption
  • Strong acoustic and thermal insulation properties
  • Good resistance to adverse weather conditions
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Splash resistance to oils and fuels
  • Excellent for thermo-moulding and thermo-forming
  • It is non-abrasive and non-corrosive
  • Extremely lightweight and flexible
  • Enables simple and quick packaging saving both time and money
  • Perfect for multiple drops and factory transit applications
  • Environmentally friendly packaging

Polystyrene Packaging:

  • Provides excellent protection for expensive and fragile products
  • Lightweight and easy to handle
  • Moisture resistant
  • It can be reused and recycled
  • It has good insulating properties
  • It helps to keep hot food hot and cold food cold
  • It is a low cost and sanitary choice for food service packaging
  • It is bacteria-resistant
  • It doesn’t attract rodents or insects

At Vertapak we can help you save time and money and we are also the eco-friendly choice. Contact us now to discuss your packaging requirements.

Why Use Polystyrene Sheets For Packaging?

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Polystyrene sheets are an ideal packaging material. They are lightweight, easy to cut, and they provide the ideal protective barrier between delicate and fragile items during transportation.

Polystyrene sheets are cost effective and safe to use. In addition, they do not contain any CFCs or HCFCs so they are extremely environmentally friendly.

Other benefits include:

  • Lightweight and very easy to handle
  • Strong, resistant and durable
  • Extremely flexible
  • Superb thermal resistance
  • Low water absorption
  • Very buoyant
  • Not subject to deterioration by insects and rodents
  • Low combustibility
  • Able to absorb shocks and vibrations
  • Recyclable
  • Nonabrasive and noncorrosive
  • Excellent chemical resistance

Because they are so lightweight, polystyrene sheets are ideal for multiple drop transportation tasks. They also offer an excellent alternative to other packaging products such as wood, fibre glass, rubber and felt.

The ideal packaging solution

Polystyrene sheets can be cut, shaped and profiled depending on the nature of the project.

Its ability to handle knocks, shocks and vibrations and also deal with the elements means that using polystyrene sheets for packaging will save you time and money because your products get delivered quicker, in greater volumes and more securely because of the benefits that polystyrene sheets gives.

To find out more about polystyrene sheets and how your business could be saving money on packaging materials please contact Vertapak now and speak to one of our specialist team.

Most Cost Effective Ways To Package Your Goods

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At Vertapak we offer a huge range of packaging materials including Polystyrene Packaging, Polystyrene Insulated Products, EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) and Polyethylene Foam. All of them are extremely cost effective ways to package your goods.

The Benefits Of Polyethylene Foam Are:

  • The ability to absorb impact and vibration
  • High buoyancy with very little water absorption
  • Strong acoustic and thermal insulation properties
  • Good resistance to adverse weather conditions
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Splash resistance to oils and fuels
  • Excellent for thermo-moulding and thermo-forming
  • A strong uniform cell structure which makes it a highly flexible material
  • More cost effective than EVA foam
  • A suitable replacement for a wide variety of materials such as rubber, felt, wood composites and fibreglass
  • It is non-abrasive and non-corrosive
  • Extremely lightweight and flexible
  • Enables simple and quick packaging saving both time and money
  • Perfect for multiple drops and factory transit applications
  • Environmentally friendly packaging

The Benefits Of EPS Are:

  • Lightweight and easy to handle
  • Strong and durable
  • Highly flexible
  • Excellent thermal resistance
  • Low water absorption
  • Buoyant
  • Not subject to deterioration by insects and rodents
  • Low combustibility
  • Able to absorb shocks and vibrations
  • Recyclable
  • Non-abrasive and non-corrosive
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Offers a simple and quick packaging solution

The Benefits Of Polystyrene Packaging Are:

  • Provides protection for expensive and fragile products
  • Lightweight and easy to handle
  • Moisture resistant
  • It can be reused and recycled
  • It guards against leaking
  • It has good insulating properties
  • It helps to keep hot food hot and cold food cold
  • It is a low cost and sanitary choice for food service packaging
  • It is bacteria-resistant
  • It doesn’t attract rodents or insects

Ideal Choice For Your Packaging Solutions

When you take all of the above into consideration it’s easy to see why Vertapak is the ideal choice for all your packaging solutions. We can help you save time, money and we are also the environmentally-friendly choice. Contact us now to discuss your packaging requirements.

Where are Polystyrene Beads Being Used?

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Polystyrene beads or EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) as they are often referred to are used in a variety of different applications. The most popular application is probably as a filler material in consumer goods. They are used extensively in beanbag chairs, pillows, cushions and pet beds as well as being common filler for stuffed animals and toys.

Polystyrene beads are also used for wall cavity insulation in buildings. They are very effective when installed in existing walls and they fill all the available space and fit comfortably around wires and pipes etc. The beads provide excellent insulation and help to improve the energy efficiency of the building. This ultimately means that energy costs can be kept down and it is more environmentally-friendly because less fossil fuels are needed to heat the building.

When the beads are moulded together they form EPS and this serves as an excellent packaging material for white goods, computers etc.

The versatility of polystyrene beads

One of the lesser known uses for polystyrene beads is to slow the growth of mosquito populations which in turn helps to control diseases like malaria. The beads are poured into latrine pits or septic tanks to disturb the growth of mosquito larvae.

The main benefits of polystyrene beads include moisture resistance, lightness, its thermal properties, compression resistance, shock absorbency, its environmentally-friendly qualities and its versatility.

Vertapak are one of the leading suppliers of polystyrene balls and polystyrene beads in the UK. At Vertapak we can help you with all your polystyrenes beads and EPS requirements so contact us now for more advice or to place an order