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The Year Ahead for Board24 and the Corrugated Industry
As we move further into the 21st century, reflecting on the progress and challenges of the last 25 years underscores the transformative impact of technology and shifting global priorities. Among these changes, the corrugated packaging industry has thrived, driven by growing awareness of the environmental consequences of hard-to-recycle materials and single-use plastics. In the face of ongoing political and economic uncertainty, Frank Hay, Group Managing Director at Board24, shares his insights into what 2025 holds for the corrugated industry and the pivotal role Board24 is set to play.
2024 Recognition Award winners announced
Over the last few weeks, it has been heartwarming to read the nominations for our 2024 Recognition Awards. This is where our colleagues nominate each other, recognising those team members who uphold our company values and make an extra special, positive contribution to the business.
Leadership Development success
The Board24 Team Leader leadership development programme has achieved some superb outcomes since starting in February 2023.
Delivered by our partner, Beyond Theory it provides practical people skills development which aligns with Board24 Values and the Board24 Leadership Definition.
New Finance Director joins the team
James Taylor has joined the team as our Finance Director, replacing Dan McConnell who was promoted to Group Finance Director at our parent company, Logson Group.
How high-volume benefits customers
Cases24 has been manufacturing high volume corrugated cases at its Coalville site for almost twenty years and is a proud supplier to many blue-chip businesses across the UK.
But why do businesses choose Cases24 as their preferred supplier and how do they benefit from ordering in high volumes?
Meet the Team – Matt Ogden
Matt Ogden joined our Coalville team nearly nine years ago and currently holds the role of Conversion Assistant Team Leader (Trainee). He works with the team on casemaker 3, a three-colour printer die cutter which requires lots of attention to detail to manufacture the high-quality, high-volume cases Cases24 is known for.
Corrugated and its place in 21st century business
Corrugated is one of the most sustainable packaging materials available.
As its popularity continues to rise, along with other paper-based packaging materials, it made us consider how we support this and, more importantly, how we can support other businesses in the paper, corrugated and packaging industry to understand its benefits and place in 21st century business operations.
Supporting youth sports teams in our communities
We are excited to announce sponsorship of several local youth sports teams. All teams have been suggested by colleagues at our three sites in Coalville, Preston and Eurocentral.
This reflects our dedication to supporting and promoting healthy, active lifestyles for everyone and emulates our values of ‘Our future’ and ‘Accountable.
The sponsorship packages will help with items such as kits, equipment, and travel expenses, ensuring all players have what they need to participate in community grass roots sports.
Meet the Team – Warren Powers
Warren Powers has been Storeman of the maintenance department at our Coalville site for over five years.
No day is ever the same for Warren and is packed with a variety of daily challenges. From taking deliveries at goods inwards, organising the stores so that the maintenance team can quickly find the items that they need, liaising with the maintenance team to get items ready for future projects and arranging for broken machinery to be sent for repairs, Warren plays an important role in keeping the Board24 site at Coalville running smoothly.
Recycle Week and corrugated
2024 is the 21st anniversary of Recycle Week and the annual celebration of recycling within the UK and how we can be even better at it! It is estimated that 18m tonnes of CO2 is saved by recycling in the UK each year.
This year’s theme is ‘Rescue Me’ which is all about rescuing things from waste that could be recycled. Corrugated board is just one of several materials that can be successfully recycled.
