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Box clever: quiz our packaging experts

As part of our commitment to being one of the UK's most innovative and responsive packaging companies, the team at Cellpak are proud to offer packaging help via our online packaging Q&A service: Ask Cellpak.

The Ask Cellpak team are happy to answer any questions about packaging materials, packaging processes, packaging design, manufacture and supply. Simply click here to send us your packaging query and one of our packaging specialists will respond as quickly as possible.

Packaging offers such a significant contribution to the success of your product, in terms of both promotion and protection - get it right and you will see an excellent return on your investment - to make sure you get it right, Ask Cellpak.

Recent Questions:

• We are reviewing our supply chain, what packaging consultancy services can you provide?
• Do you supply oversized packaging?
• We have a new range of horticultural gifts – can you design and produce packaging for garden products?
• Can you handle “drop” or direct-to-store shipping for POS solutions?
• Do you produce packaging with RFID technology?
• What are the key differences in performance and use of large and small corrugated board flute sizes?
• What printing methods do you recommend for printed packaging?
• We are launching a new MVNO brand, what do you need from me to get started on my prepay card fulfilment project?
• What tamper-proofing or tamper-evident options for packaging do you offer?
• I’m looking to improve the green credentials of my packaging – can you help?
• Can you incorporate information in Braille onto my printed cardboard cartons? 
• Can you supply the packaging accessories we need for our in-store packing and gift wrapping service – tissue paper, ribbon, printed bags and stickers for example?
• Do you sell generic point of sale displays from stock?
• What are your delivery times on standard sized cardboard boxes?
• What are your delivery times on custom sized cardboard boxes?
• I have a really tight budget, can you produce bespoke designed labelling with my branding on to be put onto a generic packaging format that you hold in stock?
• I want to continue using my existing packing lines and equipment, can you help me update the design of my packaging within these constraints?
• What is your lead time for manufacturing corrugated board POP display materials from my packaging design company’s specifications?
• What is litho lamination and why would I use it?
• We run regular promotions - can you hold our basic packaging in stock for call-off but then print and apply specific stickers reflecting our latest promo before each despatch?
• I can’t afford bespoke packaging design as yet; do you have any pre-printed colours or generic printed box designs available from stock so my packaging doesn’t look too basic?
• Can you produce instruction leaflets to accompany my products inside their packaging?
• Once I approve a design for new packaging, how long does it take to receive a quote and what would the lead time for production be?
• Do you offer clean room facilities?
• Which is better – clamshell or blister packaging?
• Can you help me understand European requirements as to wood packaging materials?
• Are you experienced at producing multi-functional packaging that is suitable for shipping and then putting directly onto shelves for the display of goods?
• What is the minimum cell size you can produce for carton division inserts?
• Can you supply biodegradable loosefill packaging?
• We have rebranded, we have a consignment of products which are packed in our old style printed packaging, can you provide us with redesigned packaging and re-work the outer packs for us?
• Can you apply a moisture-proof coating to corrugated cartons?
• Can you take a sample of our existing packaging and produce a cost from it?
• What are your minimums for short-run printed corrugated boxes?
• I am an ecommerce start-up – can Cellpak manage my inventory directly for me?  From receipt from the manufacturer, providing storage and subsequent distribution of customer orders including returns?

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