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At Icon Flexpack, we’re passionate about finding innovative solutions to meet our clients’ unique needs. Recently, a new client with a diverse range of household cleaning products approached us with an exciting challenge: To Optimise Supply Chain Efficiency for “just-in-time” product availability. They turned to silicone bands as a critical element of their strategy. Client’s […]

Introduction to Rubber Bands in Warehousing In the dynamic world of warehousing and logistics, efficiency and reliability are paramount. Amidst many sophisticated machinery and high-tech systems, one might overlook the modest rubber band. Yet, these stretchable loops are indispensable in their simplicity and functionality. They are the unsung heroes of packaging – small but mighty

When you think of rubber bands, the first image that comes to mind is a cluttered office drawer or a simple tool for bundling papers. However, these unassuming loops of stretchy material are much more versatile than many realise. Especially in the UK, where the demand and usage of rubber bands are vast, these elastic

When it comes to maintaining a successful food service operation, details matter. This is especially true in restaurants and cafés where health and safety are paramount. Among the many tools at the disposal of a restaurateur or café owner, one may come as a surprise: food-safe rubber bands. These humble yet versatile tools play an

The new tax which comes into force in April 2022 will affect importers of plastic packaging, UK producers of plastic packaging, business customers of producers and importers of plastic packaging, and consumers who buy goods in plastic packaging in the UK and costs may be passed on through the supply chain. The tax will apply

Rubber bands are part of daily life for most people, whether it be wrapping around banknotes or using them as bobble, most of us are familiar with rubber bands. Made from natural rubber they certainly serve a purpose for whatever they’re needed for. When using the bands 99% of people would just use them without

Looking for ways to reduce plastic waste is something that we all need to do to help the environment. With current pressures on larger organisations who have lots of packaging waste, now is the time to act to help do our bit to save the planet. Over the last few years, we have slowly gained