Chasetown FC scores ‘Lesters’ sponsorship deal
One of Staffordshire’s fastest growing manufacturers has kicked-off a new commercial deal with Chasetown Football Club. Lesters, which is the UK’s leading independent producer of large format corrugated cases and high-performance packaging, has become a Sponsorship Partner at ‘the Scholars’, increasing its commitment to backing good community causes. The company will net a hospitality package and become […]
Lesters think outside the box with Growth & Innovation Award win.
Disrupting one of the UK’s most traditional sectors has helped a Burntwood-based packaging specialist secure a major business award. Lesters, which has seen turnover double from £8m in 2021 to an anticipated £16.5m by the close of this year, secured the Growth & Innovation Award last night at the Express & Star Business Awards held in Wolverhampton. […]
How to package a bike for shipping?
Packaging a large item, such as a bike, can be quite daunting for most retailers. It is important to package it properly, so that it arrives at its destination in good condition. So how can you package and ship a bike safely without any damage? This helpful guide details how to and the materials required […]
£18m sales milestone a perfect 40th birthday present for Lesters
A major disruptor to the packaging sector is celebrating a big birthday in style after seeing turnover rise to £18m. Lesters turned 40 years old in May and the management team immediately signalled its intention for further investment, building on the £7m acquisition of two state-of-the-art TCY large-format casemakers that have revolutionised production at its Burntwood facility. […]
A guide to sustainable packaging for the automotive industry
The goal of sustainable packaging is to minimise the impact of packaging on the environment while still providing a high level of protection for the product. As with electronics packaging, businesses are racing to net zero, and packaging plays a fundamental role in this. The automotive industry relies heavily on packaging to transport parts, components […]
A guide to sustainable packaging for liquids
The term ‘sustainable packaging’ is defined as packaging that has minimal impact on the environment. When considering sustainable packaging for liquids, the criteria should factor in whether the materials used are recycled or recyclable, biodegradable or compostable as well as how durable it is. Essentially, sustainable packaging used for liquids is more than just the […]
A guide to sustainable electronics packaging
Due to the fragile nature of electronics, it’s essential that they are packaged efficiently in order to reduce breakages and ensure they arrive with the consumer safely. With the plastic packaging tax coming into force on April 1st 2022, electronics manufacturers and distributors now need to take advantage of more sustainable packaging solutions while maintaining […]
A guide to sustainable retail packaging
Sustainable retail packaging is packaging made up of materials that cause less harm to the environment and the people in it. The aim of sustainable packaging is to produce packaging from material that, over time, reduces its environmental footprint. As consumers are becoming increasingly aware of their environmental impact, there has been a shift towards […]
A guide to sustainable food packaging
Choosing sustainable food packaging is important, not only for the environment, but also because of the health implications it can have on the public. In this guide, we’ll explain some of the things to avoid when choosing your food packaging and how to choose sustainable food packaging. The risks of non-environmentally friendly food packaging Choosing […]
How to choose the right packaging for your products
For all businesses, the products you offer your customers are the only priority as after all, it is what is on the inside that counts. However, in recent years, it is amazing what good packaging can achieve for your product and business. Not only can quality packaging elevate your brand and serve as a distinction […]
