What is an octabin?
An octabin is a form of a large cardboard box known for their innovative design. As the name suggests, octabins have eight sides – making them more durable than traditional four-sided cardboard boxes and can be easily secured to pallets.
What are the characteristics of an octabin?
Octabins are known to be extremely heavy-duty, constructed from double or triple wall board grade for additional protection. Most octabins have a base and sleeve design, with a lid to fit. The walls of an octabin are typically secured together using metal staples, making them great for handling heavier products or bulk goods.
What are octabins used for?
There are many ways octabins can be used, making them versatile across a range of industries. Uses include:
- Fresh produce
- Liquids
- Chemicals
- Granules
- Small goods in large quantities
Learn more about how our octabins were used as an ideal packaging solution for the UK’s leading pumpkin supplier here.
Why Octabins?
Octabins are a great way to optimise your supply chain, as they are shipped flat to utilise space in your warehouse. As they are made from cardboard, this makes them lighter in weight compared to other material alternatives which allows you to reduce shipping costs.
Here at Lesters, we offer bespoke octabins to meet your sustainable packaging needs. Our octabins can be made to your specifications, with added features such as discharge points.
What are the benefits of octabins?
There are many benefits of using octabins, including:
Sustainability – our octabins are 100% recyclable and are made from a renewable source, helping to achieve a circular economy.
Cost effective – compared to metal or timber octabins, cardboard is a much more affordable alternative. Reducing your costs overall.
Durability – the intelligent design combined with the strength of heavy-duty cardboard provides maximum strength and durability.
Bespoke – our octabins can be made bespoke, customised and tailored to suit your needs and specifications. This includes the dimensions as well as printing.
Optimises warehouse space – as well as being shipped flat, our octabins are easy to assemble. This reduces the space needed to store them as well as saving time on construction.
How Lesters Packaging can help
If you are looking for sustainable, innovative and cost-effective packaging, get in touch with our expert team today to find out more or discover our wide range of products to find your ideal packaging solution.
