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Wellbeing Group Logo Competition Winners Announced
At the start of the year Board24 Coalville launched and hosted its first Health and Wellbeing Steering Group. The aim of the group is to facilitate and promote stress and wellbeing initiatives, looking at ways which the business can develop ideas to improve staff mental health and wellbeing.
Employee Awarded 25 Years Long Service
Board24 were delighted to have recently presented 25 years’ service award to William Morrison at the Larkhall site.
Paper-based packaging and a post pandemic world
Paper has become the preferred material for a whole range of packaging solutions, not just corrugated cardboard.
Long Serving Employee Retires
Angela Webster, Coalville’s Customer Service Team Leader has retired after 25 years loyal service.
A Hat Trick of BRCGS Certificates
Board24 are delighted to confirm that all three sites; Coalville, Preston and Larkhall have been recertified with the BRCGS* Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials.
SPA Supplier of the Year 2020
Board24 were delighted to receive the Supplier of the Year award at the recent Sheet Plant Association (SPA) Conference. The award recognises consistently high levels of both quality and service delivered to clients throughout 2020.
Staff Profile – Robert Woods
Our staff profile this month features Corrugator 2 Team leader, Robert Woods, who this year reached his 10-year milestone at Board24 Coalville. Robert has worked all aspects of the Corrugator, from Top Take Off Operator to Facer Operator, from Backer Operator to working his way up to Team Leader.
Board24 Sponsor Bardon Hill Junior Eagles
Receiving a local sponsor can be a huge bonus for a sporting team and this has certainly been the case for Bardon Hill Junior Eagles. This season the team received sponsorship from Board24 Coalville for the third consecutive year.
Brexit and Covid-19 challenges facing British corrugated industry
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit, lead times for the corrugated industry have risen dramatically. However, the CPI is optimistic that the market will soon return to a more balanced situation.
The paper industry undeservedly suffers from an environmental perception problem
Results of a 2021 study carried out by Two Sides show that, whilst paper retains its place as a vital communication and packaging materials, there remain misconceptions about the environmental impact of the paper industry.
