Design in corrugated packaging is far from just aesthetic – it’s the strategic and creative element which determines how effectively a box protects, communicates, sells, and supports a brand and a product. When businesses invest in thoughtful, high‑quality design,...

Understanding corrugated board grades is essential for anyone involved in packaging design, shipping, or product protection. Corrugated board may look simple from the outside, but its structure, strength, and performance vary widely depending on the grade. Choosing...

Corrugated packaging is often regarded as the best choice for packaging due to its lightweight nature, strength and versatility. It provides excellent protection for goods during transit, minimising the risk of damage and is easily customisable to customers specific...

Point of sale (POS) packaging refers to the materials and containers used to present products at the location where customers make their purchases, such as shop counters or display stands. This type of packaging is specifically designed to attract attention, encourage...

FEFCO is a term often referred to in the corrugated packaging industry and can refer to the both the organisation and the code created to standardise many of the most common box and packaging solutions across Europe.

A useful tool for corrugated packaging professionals, packaging purchasers and those sourcing corrugated often refer to them as well, particularly when referring to standard boxes and solutions they regularly use in their own operations.

We are very pleased to announce that Paul Barnes has been promoted to Northern Regional Supply Chain Designer for Boxes and Packaging Group, of which Red Rose Packaging is part of. Paul has been with Red Rose Packaging for 12 years but has been in the corrugated...

We can’t quite believe it, but we are celebrating 40 years in business this month! It was on 1st October 1985 that John and Susan Walters started the business operating from Meadow Mill Industrial Estate in Stockport. The 3000 sq ft site was set up with the classic...

Ian Walters is our Production Director and there’s not a lot he doesn’t know about the business or the corrugated industry. He joined the business officially in May 1993 but had helped out on Saturday mornings and school holidays since 1987 as his parents owned the...

We were delighted to welcome representatives from AG/CAD to our Manchester production facility assisting them in their training programme. Andrew Dalgleish, Account Manager and Dan Hulme, KASEMAKE software trainer joined our design team, Paul Barnes, and Adam McLeod...