The £200 per tonne tax on plastic packaging which doesn’t have 30% recycled content is already affecting the market. Demand for recycled materials has shot up. Some suppliers are struggling to source stocks, and you might have found yourself having to pay the premium for virgin materials when you, and [...]
A lot of important things are happening in our business. Some affect all suppliers in the plastics industry. Some are issues specific to Flextex, but we believe it’s best to be clear about what’s happening. When you know the picture, you’re in the best possible position to make sound decisions. [...]
The basics Despite the April Fool’s Day start date of its new green tax, the Government is very serious about reducing the impact of plastic packaging. In brief, if less than 30%, by weight, of the material has not been recycled, a tax of £200 per tonne is payable. Any [...]
We’re often asked about packaging for challenging products, and it still surprises us when a potential client is struggling with metals and corrosion. Materials that inhibit these processes have been around for some time. Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor packaging (VCI for short) can be very effective. We use VCI polythene films [...]
Perhaps it’s more accurate to say you’ll like what our new machine can do. After all, you’re interested in what we produce, not the kit we use to do it. We don’t really expect you to get all geeky about our latest acquisition – our team should be the [...]
Our brand new range of bags on rolls is all about convenience. Tightly wound on the roll and perforated for a quick easy tear, they’re ideal for all sorts of sites, uses and contents. The roll format is handy. It’s compact, saving on storage space. Unlike individual bags, which are [...]
Sourcing the right polythene for your operation is a simple way to make your processes more efficient and cost-effective. There’s an almost endless range of bags, covers, sheets and film on reel options, but with our understanding, technology and dedicated team, we’re confident that we can supply the perfect solution. [...]
When you’ve been in business for decades and have amassed a great deal of expertise, it’s easy to assume everybody knows what you do, and why and how you do it. But as with everything in life, things change. Business evolves, product ranges expand, new materials come onto the market [...]
For over a decade the industry has been developing high-strength blends. The chemistry is smart, but the concept is simple. By making polythene thinner but every bit as strong, you get the functionality you need while saving 20% of the polythene. It does get a little complicated in that [...]
