Lesters at the double with Express & Star Business Awards success
One of the UK’s large packaging specialists is celebrating this morning after securing two prestigious business awards at a glittering ceremony in the West Midlands. Lesters, which employs over 60 people at its state-of-the-art Burntwoood facility, was named ‘Manufacturing Champion’ and ‘SME Business of the Year’ at the Express & Star Business Awards 2022. The company beat […]
Benefits of using Octabins
Octabin boxes utilise their octagonal design to distribute bulk and loose fill products. We specialise in creating octabins that provide both an effective and sustainable solution for your packaging needs. Read our helpful guide to find out more about the benefits of octabins today. Octabin Dimensions The octabin is formed of 8 corners which increases its […]
Ultimate Guide: Plastic vs Cardboard Storage Boxes
When choosing your storage solution, you may be wondering which to choose – plastic or cardboard. Both have their benefits and uses – for instance, you may be lured in by the weatherability of plastic boxes, or you may be tempted by the easily stackable abilities of cardboard boxes. In this informative guide, we weigh up […]
Our Values – Challenge Quicker
Here at Lesters, we strive to be the best in everything we do – whether it’s through our commitment to innovation or our long-term sustainability goals, we aim to offer high quality products that benefit the wider world. What does ‘Challenge Quicker’ mean to us? One of our core values is to ‘challenge quicker’, and there’s many […]
Which Removal Boxes Are Best For Me?
Whether you’re looking to conduct an office move for your business, you’re pre-empting storage and removal plans, or you’re moving house yourself, removal boxes are an essential component for a smooth transition. But with a range of options available, which are the best removal boxes for you? This guide highlights the difference between using plastic […]
How our boxes provide cost-effective protection for your products
Here at Lesters, we’re proud of the service we offer. As part of our packaging service, we work closely with companies to understand the whole of their packaging process – and how we can assist. That’s why our products provide the utmost protection and cost-effectiveness for each company’s exact purpose. With years of experience and […]
What is a Bike Box?
Bike boxes do what they say on the tin. Essentially, they are large cardboard boxes built to prevent your bike from scratching whist in transportation. However, not all bike boxes are built the same – find out the importance of quality bike boxes in our handy guide today. Bespoke bike boxes Here at Lesters Packaging, […]
Lesters boss predicts a triple whammy of spiralling fuel, energy and material costs for the packaging sector
The boss of one of the UK’s large packaging specialists is urging Government to step in to help with spiralling energy and materials costs. Billy Hutchinson, Managing Director of Lesters, believes his sector is often overlooked when it comes to support, yet finds itself faced with a potential 30% increase in paper prices in the […]
Why Our Products are Fit For Purpose
Here at Lesters, we’re proud of the service we offer. As part of our packaging services, we work closely with companies to understand the whole of their packaging process – and how we can assist. We don’t simply make the cardboard box – in order to really understand the total requirement we visit with the […]
Our Values – Create Better
Here at Lesters, we strive to be the best in everything we do – whether it’s through our commitment to innovation or our long-term sustainability goals, we aim to offer high quality products that benefit the wider world. What does ‘Create Better’ mean to us? One of our core values is to ‘create better’, and there are […]