Primepac Blog

Shrink wrap and pallet wrap are both common packaging materials used in a variety of industries. These two products are often used interchangeably, however, they’re not the same thing. In this blog, we take a closer look at the two materials, comparing their properties, uses, and benefits. Whether you need packaging solutions for a small business or a full-scale warehouse, this guide will clarify...

If your e-commerce business is looking for a way to improve product packaging, frustration-free solutions could be the place to start. Have you ever received an online order in an oversized box filled with too much bubble wrap? Or was the product poorly wrapped and in bad condition? Perhaps the package was difficult to open and required brute strength? These are examples of frustrating packaging.

As winter draws to a close, e-commerce brands around the country are starting to prepare for the looming festive season. As online retailers gear up for this busy time, many are looking for ways to get ahead so that they’re ready.

Whether you run a brick-and-mortar store or an e-commerce business, you need to have the right packaging supplies. Cartons are an integral part of packaging because they conceal and protect your items during delivery, all while providing a branding opportunity. When choosing a carton, you should consider how the size, durability, and efficiency of the design will affect your daily operations but...

E-commerce has become a major industry since online shopping emerged and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Many businesses recognise online shopping as a crucial opportunity for growth, and rightly so, but it’s also important to be adequately prepared. It’s easy to overlook the need for packaging and office supplies until a rush of orders are received and need to be delivered.

In a world where modern technology continues to evolve we have become accustomed to new innovations – what would have once seemed unimaginable has become all too possible. Like many other industries, the packaging industry has seen many changes over the years due to new technologies emerging and the need to keep up with consumer demand.

Inflation and rising freight expenses are having a big impact on businesses across New Zealand. Now more than ever business owners are evaluating their shipping processes to see what’s working well, what isn’t, and what can be made more efficient to help reduce shipping costs.

Almost every industry has felt the effects of COVID-19 in some form or another – the packaging industry is no different. In early 2020 no one could have predicted what was to come, and just how much of an impact COVID-19 would have on our day-to-day lives. For the first time ever for many of us, social distancing was a behaviour that had to be followed to try and reduce the spread of the virus....

Choosing a packaging tape – it should be simple, right? Most businesses use packaging tape to seal cartons and boxes or to package items for shipping so it should be an easy choice. However, the range of packaging tapes on the market is vast and the range available only continues to grow with more companies entering the packaging space, and new tape innovations being developed.

It's that time of year again where you're probably thinking about what to send your clients, co-workers, employees, and suppliers to thank them for a wonderful year of work. Chances are you've got a few gifts in mind, but there's the other challenge of wrapping them and making them look amazing – at an affordable price of course.