Key Takeaways Material and Manufacturing Efficiency: Roll cradles utilize 100% recycled pre-consumer corrugated clippings, lowering energy use and sidestepping the chemical treatments and pest risks associated with wood or virgin packaging. Smart Engineering and Safety: A lightweight, one-piece moulded construction eliminates fasteners to protect workers from injuries while enabling nestable [read more…]
Manufacturers and distributors face a critical decision when storing and transporting cylindrical products like paper rolls, textiles or film. Pyramid stacking and fibre cradles appear similar on the surface but deliver drastically different results for your bottom line. Pyramid stacking involves arranging rolls in triangular formations where products rest directly [read more…]
Choosing between wood chocks, typically used for blocking and securing rolls, and fibre cradles, designed for full product support, requires evaluating total cost, safety and sustainability. Both solutions have served the packaging industry for decades, and each performs well in specific scenarios. The challenge is understanding which option is better [read more…]
Selecting packaging for cylindrical and roll goods is a priority under the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Compared to plastic packaging, Rollguard’s moulded fibre cradles offer a cleaner, more cost-effective way to stabilise roll goods, streamline operations and stay compliant with PPWR. Our Approach to Sustainability This comparison guide covers key environmental and [read more…]
In 2023 alone, the European Union (EU) produced almost 80 million tonnes of packaging waste. This isn’t just a problem for the environment. Inefficient packaging directly impacts the bottom line of warehouses across the continent. It also leads to damaged goods and wasted floor space. Luckily, your warehouse can address all of these problems [read more…]
Packaging is more than a protective layer — it’s a critical business decision. Inefficient, nonrecyclable packaging drives up material and disposal costs and exposes your business to regulatory risks and missed opportunities for savings. With the EU tightening its packaging waste rules, companies that fail to adapt will face higher [read more…]
Did you know that 85 million packages arrived damaged at consumer doorsteps in the United Kingdom in 2024? The staggering findings highlight the challenges of the supply chain and showcase the necessity for manufacturers, shipping companies and handlers to take precautions to ensure products arrive at their destination intact.
One of the biggest struggles warehouse employees and decision-makers face is maximizing storage space, especially when dealing with roll-based products. Current storage solutions may sometimes slow picking and packing processes or compromise safe working environments. Integrating roll cradles is a great solution for these challenges. This guide will teach you [read more…]
Choosing the right packing solution for cylindrical products helps increase their safety during transport, handling and storage. Discover the differences between roll cradles and foam insert packaging, including their definitions, materials, benefits and key factors to consider here. Explore Our Roll Cradle Solutions
Are you looking for ways to improve your warehouse’s storage capacity, accessibility and safety? One of the best solutions includes using vertical space to store and organize items, typically with the help of racks, shelves and other structures that maximize height. Traditional horizontal storage methods take up valuable floor space [read more…]