The pros and cons of high-speed doors

High-speed doors are specialist doors that open and close very quickly, whilst they are built around being ‘high performance’ and are mostly used in commercial settings. They allow quick movement into or out of a room and have various unique characteristics. Here are some of the pros and cons of high-speed doors. Continue Reading

How To Buy Manufacturing Insurance

Insurance for your Manufacturing can be arranged to cover every aspect of your business from the building, to staff to the products that you make or distribute. Levels of cover can vary and policies can be arranged to include cover for a range of perils.

If you import and distribute goods that are manufactured from outside the UK it is essential that you understand the difference in Manufacturing Standards around the world and how these apply to your companies. For example, if you are manufacturing cosmetics, the list of approved ingredients in the UK is a lot stricter than that in China. Measuring standards differ from the USA to the UK and the rules and regulations about Food Manufacturing are even more complex. So please make sure to do your due-diligence.

If you have any questions regarding the insurance, it’s best to get in contact with companies that offer this service, they will be best to advise.

 

Why is good packaging so important for online retailers?

Good packing can make a huge difference to an online retailer, especially in terms of leaving a positive impression. Good quality packaging may be opened quickly but it will not be forgotten if it looks the part, and poor quality packaging will also be remembered, so it’s important to get it right. Many retailers understand how important packaging is in terms of maintaining a positive brand rep, whilst improving recognition and raising brand awareness.

With high-quality packaging, you can show that your business is serious and actually cares about their customers, but if you send your products in poor quality packaging which isn’t branded accordingly, the end user may look at you as though you’re an amateur business. There’s also added pressure to deliver packaging that’s recyclable nowadays, and it’s actually a legal requirement in many countries, so if you can send your products in recycled packaging, you can show customers you’re environmentally friendly.

Why are metal name plates so important in an industrial workplace?

Nameplates create a brand identity for your company or business. Each nameplate is a product of high precision. The use of right equipment and skilled technicians make the metal nameplates legible and durable for long years.

Nameplates usually are made of different materials like plastic, metals, etc. Metal nameplates are an excellent option to display significant information like company’s identity, branding, ratings, and safety information. Several features including high-class durability and attractive finishing accompany it. These metals can withstand harsh situations and any environmental changes. Minerals develop nameplates like aluminium, steel, and brass. In comparison with other metals, aluminium is the widely used inexpensive metal to engrave nameplates. Continue Reading

Hiring lifting equipment for a large scale work project

Lifting equipment can be extremely expensive to buy, that’s why many companies choose to hire the machinery as required.

For some companies, lifting equipment is not used constantly, that’s why the choice of hiring over buying is more cost effective. When lifting equipment is required, they will simply hire it. Many hiring companies offer machinery large and small, and the type of equipment will depend on your needs.

It is important to plan work projects in advance, knowing what lifting gear will be needed, at what date and the duration of hire, this will help to reduce the total cost of hiring.

When it comes to hiring lifting equipment, you must select a trusted supplier. All machinery must be tested and safe for use, do not use any equipment that has not been deemed safe. In proper use of lifting equipment within the workplace could lead to injury or even fatalities.