This isn’t marketing blurb – Important update
A lot of important things are happening in our business. Some affect all suppliers in the plastics industry. Some are issues specific to Flextex, but we believe it’s best to be clear about what’s happening. When you know the picture, you’re in the best possible position to make sound decisions. [...]
Plastic Tax: what it means and who it affects
The basics Despite the April Fool’s Day start date of its new green tax, the Government is very serious about reducing the impact of plastic packaging. In brief, if less than 30%, by weight, of the material has not been recycled, a tax of £200 per tonne is payable. Any [...]
If corrosion is a risk in your operation, choose anti-corrosion packaging
We’re often asked about packaging for challenging products, and it still surprises us when a potential client is struggling with metals and corrosion. Materials that inhibit these processes have been around for some time. Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor packaging (VCI for short) can be very effective. We use VCI polythene films [...]
You’ll like our new POR machine
Perhaps it’s more accurate to say you’ll like what our new machine can do. After all, you’re interested in what we produce, not the kit we use to do it. We don’t really expect you to get all geeky about our latest acquisition – our team should be the [...]
NEW PRODUCT – Bags on rolls
Our brand new range of bags on rolls is all about convenience. Tightly wound on the roll and perforated for a quick easy tear, they’re ideal for all sorts of sites, uses and contents. The roll format is handy. It’s compact, saving on storage space. Unlike individual bags, which are [...]
Everything you need to order polythene
Sourcing the right polythene for your operation is a simple way to make your processes more efficient and cost-effective. There’s an almost endless range of bags, covers, sheets and film on reel options, but with our understanding, technology and dedicated team, we’re confident that we can supply the perfect solution. [...]