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Why is cardboard used for packaging?
Cardboard packaging is an excellent, cost-effective solution for various storage and packaging needs. Offering a surprisingly high level of protection, cardboard boxes and cardboard drums

What is an IBC water tank?
An IBC water tank is a versatile, long-lasting, yet cost-effective storage container designed to store and protect large quantities of water or other liquids. An

How to reduce Protective Packaging costs
Protective packaging is an essential component in the supply chain; without a practical way to safely store and transport goods, businesses could never fulfil their

How to Safely Handle and Store Oil Barrels
Steel drums and other barrels are an excellent choice of container for industrial oils and lubricants. But to avoid contamination, you need to ensure that

How to Protect Your IBC From UV Damage
Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) are long-lasting industrial storage containers designed to hold large quantities of liquid, in storage or in transport. But while IBCs are

Is Plastic Packaging bad for the environment?
‘Plastic is bad for the environment.’ At least, that’s what we’ve been led to believe in recent years. There are noble campaigns to stop plastic-use,

How to choose the right packaging materials
Protective packaging is essential. It’s the only way to ensure that your products safely and securely reach your customers, without being broken or damaged while

Why choose ITP Packaging as your steel drum supplier?
Steel drums are durable, long lasting, cost effective and reusable. They’re a classic industrial transport and storage unit, and they’re perfectly suited for safely holding everything

How to clean chemicals out of plastic barrels
Blue plastic barrels are one of the most enduring sights in the industrial packaging industry. Walk into any warehouse or inspect the cargo of any lorry, and

Packaging for the Manufacturing Industry
The packaging industry supplies manufacturers with protective packaging solutions for the safe transportation of raw materials across sectors. Whether it’s boxes for car parts or barrels for

What should you consider when transporting liquid?
Industrial transportation is a hazardous business, whether it’s loading and unloading plastic barrels onto lorries or dealing with accidental spillages, the risks are high. Before

Is a cardboard shipping barrel suitable for my product?
With a wide range of shipping options to choose from, it’s important that you find the right product that’s suitable for your cargo. If one

What Are the Key Industries That Require Protective Packaging?
Protective packaging is an essential part of the world’s supply chain, allowing everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to televisions and smartphones to be shipped internationally

What is a UN Rated Drum?
UN ratings are an essential mark of quality control that signifies whether a steel or plastic drum meets rigorous health and safety standards for storage and transport of hazardous

Are steel drums food grade?
Steel drums are one of the most commonly used industrial containers in the UK. But while you might see them as invaluable for safely storing hazardous
- Why is cardboard used for packaging? 16/04/2021
- What is an IBC water tank? 16/04/2021
- How to reduce Protective Packaging costs 16/04/2021
- How to Safely Handle and Store Oil Barrels 26/03/2021
- How to Protect Your IBC From UV Damage 26/03/2021
- Is Plastic Packaging bad for the environment? 26/03/2021
- How to choose the right packaging materials 18/02/2021
- Why choose ITP Packaging as your steel drum supplier? 18/02/2021
- How to clean chemicals out of plastic barrels 17/02/2021
- Packaging for the Manufacturing Industry 02/02/2021
- What should you consider when transporting liquid? 22/01/2021
- Is a cardboard shipping barrel suitable for my product? 22/01/2021
- What Are the Key Industries That Require Protective Packaging? 15/12/2020
- What is a UN Rated Drum? 15/12/2020
- Are steel drums food grade? 18/11/2020
- Are empty oil drums hazardous waste? 18/11/2020
- What are the different types of Food Grade plastic? 17/11/2020
- Everything you need to know about reconditioned steel drums 17/11/2020
- The Impact of Covid-19 on the Packaging Industry 15/11/2020
- Covid-19 November Lockdown Update 04/11/2020
- A Guide to Steel Drums 23/10/2020
- Is Polyethylene Plastic Safe for Diesel Fuel Storage? 23/10/2020
- How do you repair a damaged plastic barrel? 25/09/2020
- The Importance of Protective Packaging in Transport 23/09/2020
- How heavy is an empty intermediate bulk container? 17/09/2020
- How long will water stay fresh in a plastic drum? 09/09/2020
- The history of blue plastic drums 21/08/2020
- Can you store fuel in a plastic drum? 21/08/2020
- How do you safely dispose of plastic barrels? 21/08/2020
- Why is industrial packaging important? 21/08/2020
- ITP Packaging on the move 21/08/2020
- What substances can you store in a plastic drum? 21/07/2020
- A guide to transporting hazardous chemicals 21/07/2020
- Plastic drums for the food industry 21/07/2020
- What is the difference between an open-head and tight-head plastic drum? 19/06/2020
- A guide to industrial packaging 19/06/2020
- Double wall cardboard boxes: Uses and design guide 19/06/2020
- The different types of drum liners: which should you choose? 19/06/2020
- What is food grade plastic? 08/06/2020
- Using IBCs for water tanks: What do you need to know? 03/06/2020
- What are the different types of packaging materials? 03/06/2020
- How to reduce packaging waste in manufacturing 03/06/2020
- What is an IBC? 03/06/2020
- What can you store in plastic barrels? 03/06/2020
- What are the different types of IBC covers? 15/05/2020
- A guide to buying the right cardboard boxes 15/05/2020
- The different types of drums and their benefits 15/05/2020
- Are fibre drums sturdy? 29/04/2020
- What can you use fibre drums for? 28/04/2020
- What is the difference between a reconditioned and a rebottled IBC? 06/04/2020
- Which substances can you store in an IBC? 06/04/2020
- Drum or IBC: Which is easier for storage? 06/04/2020
- Are reconditioned IBCs safe? 06/04/2020
- Coronavirus Update 25/03/2020
- Coronavirus 19/03/2020
- Happy 7th Birthday 24/01/2020
- UV IBC Covers recently added 08/07/2019
- Our Carbon Neutral Plan 10/05/2019
- A guide to materials 02/04/2019
- A guide to measuring polythene thickness 24/02/2019
- New product range now available 30/01/2019
- ETI Base Code 16/01/2019
- ITP Online Store Launch 02/01/2019