With the Plastic Packaging Tax being introduced at the start of April 2022, the countdown is on for businesses to reduce the quantity of virgin plastic currently being used. Why is Plastic Packaging Tax being applied? The plastic tax is being introduced to create higher demand for recycled content. An increase in recycled plastic …
Xtegra™ security void tape has been the product of choice for the rollout of both the Pfizer and Oxford, Astra Zeneca vaccines. Our range of Tegracheck™ security tapes are made with an aggressive adhesive which prevents removal of the tape without clear evidence, revealing an ‘OPEN VOID’ message. These tapes are ideal for food, hospital …
Black Friday has arrived at Southgate. Some of the products we will be featuring this year include strapping machines; shrink wrappers; friction weld tools and air pillow systems. Alongside this we have a plethora of ancillary items, with cutters starting from just £0.33. This year Southgate are offering up to 70% off a large range of products, check …
It has been confirmed that a UK Plastic Tax will take effect from April 2022. Why is a plastic tax being introduced? It is estimated that two million tonnes of plastic packaging is used each year. The UK is in the top five processors of plastic in Europe. A study in 2017 found that plastic …
We frequently ask consumers: What packaging do you use? The typical response: We do not use packaging; we only distribute pre-packaged products. Packaging is often mistakenly viewed as ‘the box my product arrived in’. It is, in fact, a multifaceted industry that deals with a range of packaging needs. Moreover, many are unaware that there …
As the threat of coronavirus COVID-19 impacts on global health and economy, Southgate is a useful ally to those still engaged in delivery of essentials to health professionals and households. In many areas the front line is now online. Delivery from distribution hubs lessens the risk of infection compared with retail outlets. Some smaller companies …
All-in-one handwash stations It has been proven that the most effective way of killing germs, is using soap and water to wash your hands. Our self-contained units, require no plumbing or electrics and can be installed anywhere. Each product comes with soap, water, paper towel and a bin. Giving you everything you need to maintain …
Test staff at a safe distance with screen protection Designed by Southgate to enable factories, logistics supply chains and ecommerce companies to test staff for fevers before they enter the workplace. > Very quick and simple to deploy and are also portable. They are designed to be used in conjunction with infrared forehead thermometers. > …
Industries employing high percentages of unskilled labour will undoubtedly feel the impact of falling net migration as EU workers return home or seek work in other EU countries in the wake of more stringent migration laws following Brexit. The signs are already there – at the end of 2018 the Office for National Statistics estimated …
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While low unemployment is generally a good thing, current levels – the lowest for more than forty years – are beginning to pose a serious threat to the FMCG sector due to a shortage of skilled workers. Research conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce in January 2018 reported that 71% of recruiting companies in …
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