News & Insights - Shrink Wrapping
Here you can find out about all of our news and views! Our blog reports on our latest events, unveils our new product launches and shares what the Yorkshire Packaging team have been up to. We also examine the topic of wrapping as a whole; its relevance, its challenges, its perceptions and its progress – to explain why it remains one of the most important packaging methods in the industry today.
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The whole range of packaging solutions at PPMA
Shrink wrapping, ecommerce bagging and packaging materials will all be represented at the Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) stand at this year’s PPMA Show.
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UPCOMING EVENTS: See our machines in action
The 12th September sees a focussed shrink-wrapping demonstration event at our Head Office, just off the M62. This event will be followed by our appearance at the PPMA Show at the NEC from 24th to 26th September.
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Unique LIDTEC ultra-thin lidding film proves a Heck of a choice
Small batch sausage and burger producer, Heck sausages, selected ultra-thin lidding film LIDTEC SOFT 200, supplied by Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS), to protect their newest product, Sausage Rashers.
The LIDTEC film extends shelf life, provides excellent optics, offers a leak-proof barrier and can also reduce both film use and tray weight.
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YPS welcomes OPRL labelling change
During March 2024, OPRL changed the appropriate recycling advice label for PP, PE, and Mixed Polyolefin flexible plastics, all of which are widely used as packaging materials.
The changed advice reflects the changing recycling landscape in the UK, confirming to consumers that these materials are now more readily able to be recycled.
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YPS named Best Distributor for Bolloré’s advanced shrink films
Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) has been named by shrink film manufacturer Bolloré as their Best Performing Distributor of 2023! YPS has been the exclusive distributor for Bolloré films in the UK since 2001 and was also recognised as the Best Performing Distributor in 2021.
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Compostable film first at Empack event
Compostable shrink film will be on show for the first time at this year's Empack show! Taking place on 21st & 22nd February, the new sustainable material will be seen wrapping sample products on YPS' stand - D50.
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CROCCO materials - ahead of the pack for sustainability
Film manufacturer CROCCO, whose materials YPS supply in the UK, has been recognised for its far-reaching sustainability model. Read more to learn how you can improve the environmental impact of your packaging .
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Sleeve vs spiral shrink wrapping machines
Sleeve wrappers and spiral wrappers: what’s the difference? Here, we explain each machine and their most suited applications.