In response to demand for personal protection equipment (PPE), we are now manufacturing disposable visors. Tams Packaging are now manufacturing disposable visors to help protect workers during the Coronavirus crisis. Manufactured in the UK, these will help form a protective barrier for key workers. Full details can be on the Disposable Visors website.

In line with Government advice we are still continuing to operate and are working hard to ensure that all of our printed packaging is delivered as soon as possible. We are aware that there are various projects on hold but I would urge all of our clients to ensure that we have signed off artwork […]

Consumers are more and more picky and particular with their brands and packaging in this age of being more aware of ecological issues and reducing waste. Brands are fighting their way to the top by not just working on their products, but also in the way they design and package their products. Whether it’s socks, […]

QUITE RIGHTLY EVERY BUSINESS IS FOCUSSING ON HOW TO DEAL WITH COVID-19 FOR THE COMING WEEKS. HOWEVER, IT IS THOSE BUSINESSES THAT PLAN FOR THE BOUNCE BACK THAT WILL PROSPER IN THE FUTURE. Every business is different in terms of its sales cycle but below is a graph that illustrates how a typical business could […]

We are celebrating. Following successful trials we can now litho print direct to N-Flute board. Litho printing gives a superior quality to flexo printing and a high quality finish. This is ideal for boxes, cartons and point of sale. Less expensive that litho laminated where the sheets are printed and then laminated to the fluted […]

A survey conducted by Michael Price Associates (MPS) has shown that there is a high level of support to increase the amount of sustainable packaging used. Cardboard box printers and specialists look at the figures. MPA asked whether consumers would pay more for products that were good for the environment, and 74 per cent of […]

It is important when you specify the dimensions of a carton that you provide the measurements in the correct way so that there is no confusion. There is an industry-standard structure for the measurement specification. Whatever the style of box, the order of the measurements are always the same: Length of the longest opening edge […]

What’s the difference? At first sight, an all-over UV varnish and a lamination would look almost identical. The varnish is a coating applied as part of the printing process and dried by UV light. The lamination is a plastic film that is applied after the printing process. To tell the difference just tear a small […]

A soft-touch laminate adds a tactile feel to create a premium effect. It is marginally more expensive than a standard matt laminate but well worth the investment if you are marketing a high-end product.

Christmas in the retail world is just around the corner Yes, it’s January but we are already receiving enquiries for printed advent calendar boxes and cartons. many of our clients are now choosing to move to our cardboard inserts and replacing their current plastic trays. It’s good for the environment and popular with consumers. Please […]

The problem of plastic and its overuse is constantly in the news – and rightly so. The amount of it in our environment is alarming and this is no doubt why so many businesses out there are now making the move towards removing plastic entirely from their packaging. A new report from WRAP, world leaders […]

We are now working 24 hours on 4 days of the week Due to increased demand we have now introduced a 24-hour shift four days a week which will enable us to offer faster response times for our clients. British manufacturing is growing and with the war on plastic continuing we are here to help.