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July/August 2016
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT
JIFFY PACKAGING
THIS ISSUE WE SPEAK TO FIONA
MACDOUGALL, SALES & MARKETING
DIRECTOR AT JIFFY PACKAGING…
Everyone knows the Jiffy name and brand, but they’re probably not so
aware the huge portfolio of products available, can you tell us more?
Ask anyone and they will recognise the Jiffy brand, whether or not they are
‘into packaging’.
Jiffy started in 1964 with the iconic Jiffy Padded Bag, then we introduced
lighter weight versions of this mailer in the form of MailMiser®, AirKraft®, and
more recently the innovative Superlite® foam lined mailer.
In 1979, we were the first in the UK to launch polyethylene sheet foam for
packing, wrapping and interleaving. We also extrude a wide variety of bubble film,
and add value to bubble and foam by adding substrates such as film, paper and
metalised films and aluminium.
We offer packaging material to the produce industry in the form of cut sheets
for punnets and packing bananas, and we export paper pads to pack soft fruit to
avoid bruising in transport.
Recently, we added foam profiles to the range for edge protection and
corner protection which filled a gap in the portfolio.
Another specialism is the manufacture of technical foams
for the convertor who will then cut and shape into units for
packing delicate instrumentation, computers, medical
equipment and engineering products.
So what are the key markets for Jiffy?
And where do you enjoy
the most success?
Our products pack everything from false teeth
to three piece suites, ceramics to mother
boards, and lipsticks to alloy wheels!
Aside from the traditional applications, and
the growth area of mail order and distribution, we
also supply heavily into the DIY and construction
market. Foam, whether plain, or laminated to film to
act as a damp proof membrane, is widely used under
laminate flooring boards, and we also supply thicker
foams in the application of concrete curing, or thermal
applications such as loft insulation.
In this business, innovation is key.
So how does Jiffy stay ahead of
the curve?
We have fantastic relationships with
our distribution partners who know
we are on-hand to give advice on new
applications and suited products. We
stay ahead by listening, and
understanding the needs of our
customers
Investment is also key and in 2014
we were acquired by Airpack. Within a
year we saw a multi-million-pound
investment in the form of a new PE
foam extruder.
So, we listen, are backed by the latest technology and have the know-how
to convert ideas to reality – it really does keep us ahead of the curve!
Obviously, these days, being green is all important.
How does the company fair in the eco-stakes?
We are mindful of the impact of our manufacturing processes and in 2013
achieved certification for ISO14001 Environmental Management. We are
committed to controlling our environmental impact, ensuring we are compliant
with all legislation and we work hard to continually improve our processes and
procedures.
Environmental concerns are as important for our customers, so minimising
waste, improving yield per pallet, gaining efficiencies and offering ways to reduce
packaging are always considered when introducing new products. Take our Earth
Aware® concept. This sees us packing mailers without the need for a corrugated
box. We simply belly band a bundle of mailers, stack on a layer on a pallet, and
we can achieve up to 200% more on a pallet.
What new products can we expect to see this year?
Extra wide sheet foam (2.5-metes wide) for applications
where size is key; such as packing garage doors, filing
cabinets and glazing panels. Insulation products to
ship chilled food stuffs is a growth area
for us. Our in-house lamination and conversion
facilities mean that if you want a metalised bubble
pouch to keep a side of salmon chilled, we can help.
And, we are adding to the existing range of profiles.
We have further investment planned for 2016
into 2017 which is still under wraps for now, so watch
this space!
Finally, after 52-years of success,
ºwhat’s next for Jiffy?
Continual investment, the protection of this iconic and
loved Jiffy brand in the market place, more innovation and
new products – it will continue be a busy period for
everyone at Jiffy Packaging!
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