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In the freight shipping industry pallet boxes are considered as an essential, affording maximum benefits with minimum risks. A safe shipping process won’t be complete without going through the fundamentals, which includes the appropriate pallet box checks:   Standard Size In Europe, the standard pallet box measurement is 1000 x 1200mm. Though there are no shipping limitations, ...

You barely have time to organise your work space, so maybe you should ask yourself which actually takes more time; tidying things or finding what you need in a messy environment? If you are trying to work in organised chaos this could be having an impact on your productivity, which is why you should bring some order into your life. Treat your office rearrangements as a fun DIY project and it...

When looking for plastic containers for industrial or home purposes, you may have stumbled across euro stacking containers. So, what exactly is a euro stacking container? To clarify things, here is a simple rundown of its specifications, uses and why it qualifies as the ultimate storage solution.   What are Euro Stacking Containers? Since cardboard boxes have long been the trad...

Commonly used in warehouses and product shipping, pallet boxes are an ideal storage container due to their extremely robust features. Although they are durable, proper safety measures should always be followed when loading:   Before Loading: Means of Shipping Prior to loading, you should first ascertain how the pallet box will be shipped; will it be via truck, ship or plane? This ...

If you have plastic storage boxes in your home, you are open to a world of possibilities. Instead of spending money on expensive products with specific uses, why not opt for the easy-to-do, cheaper alternatives? If you have plastic storage boxes that are worn out and ready to be thrown out, first consider how you could put them to good use. Here are some ideas:   Worm Compost Bin ...

We at Solent Plastics are proud to announce we are the new kit sponsor of both the Romsey Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams. We moved to the Romsey Industrial Estate in 2014 after requiring much larger premises due to extensive business growth. Solent Plastics Director, Christopher Butcher remarked “We have been big fans over the years of the Hockey Club and look forward to supporting a club wh...

About eighteen months ago, we published an infographic on great ways to utilise space and storage in your home. The thing is, people all over the Internet, from interior designers to real estate/property commentators are constantly posting and sharing new ideas for maximising and saving on storage space. So, we've trawled the world wide web for some of our favourite storage ideas. Welcome to St...

Extension leads are commonly used in homes where there are only a few sockets for appliances and other gadgets/devices ? this can lead to chaos caused by messy wires! It may not be the first time that you've encountered this problem and almost everyone has experienced this issue.? More than the inconvenience it can cause, the outright danger it can imply is even more alarming. Consider t...

For people who live in homes with limited space, storage will always be enemy number one. They cannot go out and buy anything without considering where it might be stored. Live smart and think inside the box… literally!  Let’s start with plastic storage boxes. Here are some simple, easy-to-follow storage solutions to maximise your precious little space:   Plastic Storage Boxes on Ro...

With today’s modern living, back-to-back product innovations are being considered to ensure that buyers get more than they need in a single purchase. Convenience wise, Solent Plastics makes sure that innovation is part of our vocabulary. Considering the contemporary appearance and user benefits, it’s time to forget those commonly used storage boxes. Pave the way for the ultimate home storage...