The Mover December 2012

30 The Mover ● December 2012 ● www.themover.co.ukFEATURE: PACKAGINGPACKAGINGNEWSPackaging suppliers are coming up withnew ideas to make movers’ lives easierall the time. Here are a few of the latest.New fromSimpson PackagingSimpson Packaging hasrecently introduced anumber of new, laboursavingpackaging itemsincluding new flat screen TVcovers and a snazzy new bike bagwith lifting straps made from seatbelt webbing, a patented bungeeVelcro fastening system, and asix-month warranty. There are nowaste disposal costs either.Simpsons says that these coverspay for themselves within 14 usescompared with standard cardboardpackaging.There’s also a new range of SelfPak secure padlocks, both keyedand with combinations, for the selfstorage market offering a simpleextra revenue source. They areBARSAnew type of carton fromBAR Services is madefrom corrugated boardthat is 25% slimmer thanprevious types, is less expensiveand boxes can be transported andstored more easily and cheaper.Since its introduction at thebeginning of 2012 the new RBflute has proved to be very popularwith BAR Services selling around900,000 boxes. It is smaller, flatterand closer together than its BCpredecessor. The cost is lowerand it also has the advantage thateach pallet can carry more boxes,more can be stored on existingavailable with the Self Pak brandor carrying your company logo.There’s also a new display standholding over £1,000 worth ofsaleable materials yet occupyingon half a square metre of floorspace.Simpsons has recently launcheda new service in which materialscan be delivered direct tocustomers’ homes. This is a usefuladded value service for customersthat provides the mover with anadditional revenue stream withlittle additional work or set upcosts. It helps movers reduce theneed to hold stocks on their ownpremises and saves the need tomake small deliveries with theirown vehicles.New RB Flute from● The new RB flute is 25% slimmer, less expensiveand easier to transport and store.It’s also stronger, as demonstratedby Tim Oliver and friend (right).racking, and theboxes take upless space inthe van.In terms ofperformance,the RB flute hasconsistently outperformedthe BC incrushability and stackabilitytests. Ali Cowie from BARServices commented: “Thinnerdefinitely means stronger but withthe added benefits of a reducedcosts and savings in transport andstorage.”● E-mail: sales@barservices.co.uk.● Top: the new bike bag with lifting straps made from seat belt webbing ;above: the flat screen television cover.