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Applications of chipboards

Preston Board & Packaging Ltd. has been producing top-quality laminated, cartonboard, solid board, and display board products in Europe since 1981. We also offer chipboards made from 100% locally sourced recycled waste papers. Our sister company, Romiley Board Mill, works with us in achieving our goal to produce environmentally sustainable products. Romiley Board Mill transforms all our waste papers into chipboards, thus leaving us with zero waste on-site. […]

Successful co-operation for Preston Board Packaging and Baysek Machines

In August this year, Preston Board & Packaging look back on two years of successful co-operation with Baysek Machines. The company purchased a C-170 automatic die cutter from the US-based Baysek In addition, they added a solid board attachment on the machine in order to process thinner substrates. Christopher Ingham, Managing Director, says, “We are […]

Paper Sheet Sizes Explained

Paper Sizes: Easy As A, B, C? If you’re involved in the commercial world, it can be very helpful to understand the different regional and international standards that apply to an everyday essential such as paper. […]

Benefits of Large Display Board Products

Five Benefits of Cardboard Displays at the Point of Purchase Improving the sales of a product at the retail shops is not an easy task. You need to make it stand out at the point of purchase. It is, therefore, no surprise that large display boards are becoming common in retail stores and supermarkets. Displays […]

The Origins of Kraft Chipboard Paper

While the benefits of choosing Kraft chipboard paper over standard cardboard are widespread and varied, many assume that this versatile, practical and economical material is a relatively recent innovation. […]

Paper Sheet Types for Packaging

Paper packaging materials are produced from a valuable substance called cellulose which is extracted from trees. These packaging materials are durable, easy to treat and light weight for cargo shipment. They can be made to fold flat for storage and shipping and they can be fluted for extra protection and cushioning. […]

The Importance of Product Packaging

“You only get one chance to make a first impression” – Will Rogers According to some market research studies, ‘more than one third of consumer decision making is based on package design’. In an increasingly competitive consumer landscape, it’s crucial that your packaging is working for you, not against you. […]

Glossary of Paperboard Definitions

The paper and cardboard industry uses a lot of jargon that can be hard for those who are not specialists in the field to understand. This short glossary has definitions of important or frequently encountered terms in the industry. […]

Switching from Plastic to Eco Friendly Packaging

Could switching from plastic to eco-friendly packaging be the answer to halting global warming? Effects of global warming are on the rise. The sea levels are rising as a result of melting of the icebergs. There is an increase in temperature levels in many parts of the world a situation that is affecting the ecosystem. […]