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  23. <title>The Importance Of Packaging And Labelling</title>
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  26. <pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:41:38 +0000</pubDate>
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  32. <description><![CDATA[When you manufacture a product to sell in the marketplace, it needs to be protected for handling and distribution while having identifying information. From bananas to boats and everything in between, what we buy and sell has packaging and labelling on it. There are three main types of packaging: Primary packaging retail packaging at stores  [...]]]></description>
  33. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you manufacture a product to sell in the marketplace, it needs to be protected for handling and distribution while having identifying information. From bananas to boats and everything in between, what we buy and sell has packaging and labelling on it.</span></p>
  34. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are three main types of packaging:</span></p>
  35. <ul>
  36. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Primary packaging </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">retail packaging at stores like jars, cans, and bags. They also can include a specific label for the product.</span></li>
  37. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Secondary packaging</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> packaging that carries primary packaging like cardboard cases that hold drinks.</span></li>
  38. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Tertiary packaging</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> bulk shipping for commercial transport.</span></li>
  39. </ul>
  40. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Packaging and labelling is important for your brand in many ways:</span></p>
  41. <h2><b>They Protect Products</b></h2>
  42. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A sealed box or container will protect your items from damage and contamination while extending shelf life. Your primary packaging may be glass or food items that require a rigid container to preserve it. </span></p>
  43. <h2><b>They Promote Your Brand</b></h2>
  44. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You want to promote your business and build brand recognition. Having your logo on your packaging is essential for creating brand awareness. You want people to recognize your brand and logo.</span></p>
  45. <h2><b>They Provide Information</b></h2>
  46. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Descriptions of your products can be printed on the packaging so your customers can see who made the product, what are the uses, and ingredients. Having a label on the product inside will let the customer know what they have without the primary packaging.</span></p>
  47. <h2><b>They Provide Ease of Storage and Transport</b></h2>
  48. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Having a solid box or container will make shipping and storing your products easy and safe. There are many people that handle your products on their way to the consumer so it is best to have sturdy packaging.</span></p>
  49. <h2><b>They Differentiate Products</b></h2>
  50. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You may have similar packaging for several products in your line and there needs to be a way to identify each item. Labelling on containers with direct printing or adhesive labels will help you when stocking and shipping items. </span></p>
  51. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ultimately, packaging and labelling tell your story. It informs customers about your brand and your mission. You can custom design your packaging to connect with consumers as well as wholesale clients. With bold labelling on all your products, people will recognize your company and its offerings, building brand awareness and recognition.</span></p>
  52. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You need to stand out from your competition and high-quality packaging and labelling is the perfect way to do it. Contact </span><a href="https://www.complasinternational.ie"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ComPlas International</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for all your packaging needs.</span></p>
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  56. <title>6 Ways Your Business Can Help Save the Environment</title>
  57. <link>https://www.complasinternational.ie/your-business-can-help-save-the-environment/</link>
  58. <dc:creator><![CDATA[C0mpl@s]]></dc:creator>
  59. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
  60. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  61. <category><![CDATA[carbon footprint]]></category>
  62. <category><![CDATA[eco friendly]]></category>
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  64.  
  65. <description><![CDATA[The old ways of doing business don’t work anymore. As millennials move into the workforce, they bring with them a changing perspective on the environment and how to save it. Plastic recycling is among the most important ways we can reduce our carbon footprint and save energy and by implementing sustainable business practices, we become  [...]]]></description>
  66. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The old ways of doing business don’t work anymore. As millennials move into the workforce, they bring with them a changing perspective on the environment and how to save it. Plastic recycling is among the most important ways we can reduce our carbon footprint and save energy and by implementing sustainable business practices, we become part of the solution. Here are 6 ways you can help save the environment at your business.</span><b></b></p>
  67. <p><b>1.  Set up recycling bins to reduce carbon footprint </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">By providing recycling bins in all your work areas you are telling employees and visitors that you care for the environment. This encourages staff to recycle at work and can affect their decisions at home.</span></p>
  68. <p><b>2. Install filtered water system</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> More people are drinking water as their choice of beverage throughout the day. By having a water cooler at work, they are more likely to drink that instead of purchased beverages. Encourage employees to bring water bottles to work or provide them with a company bottle.</span></p>
  69. <p><b>3. Reduce paper waste</b><span> Switch office communications to digital as much as possible. Email and inter-office messaging is a great way to communicate without using paper. Setting up online banking for payroll and payables/receivables will also contribute to the solution.</span></p>
  70. <p><b>4. Telecommuting</b><span> This is a new approach to working that allows employees to work from home. You can save office space and energy usage while giving your workers an attractive option for employment.</span></p>
  71. <p><b>5. Change to LED lightbulbs</b><span> By switching out incandescent bulbs for LED, you conserve energy by up to 90%. You can cut your energy costs and while protecting the environment at the same time.</span></p>
  72. <p><b>6. Turn off electronics</b><span> It’s surprising how much power is used by computers and printers overnight. Just having them plugged in while you are not there produces standby power. Have employees turn off all electronics at the end of the day. You can use surge protectors to make it easier.</span></p>
  73. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These are easy-to-do changes that can make a big impact on your business and your employee’s work life. At </span><a href="https://www.complasinternational.ie"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ComPlas Packaging</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> with we strive to be eco friendly and see plastic recycling as part of the solution to reducing climate change. <a href="https://www.complasinternational.ie/contact/">Contact us today for more information.</a></span></p>
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  77. <title>In-Mould Labelling and the Role of Static Generation</title>
  78. <link>https://www.complasinternational.ie/in-mould-labelling-and-the-role-of-static-generation/</link>
  79. <dc:creator><![CDATA[C0mpl@s]]></dc:creator>
  80. <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:53:04 +0000</pubDate>
  81. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  82. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.complasinternational.ie/?p=20612</guid>
  83.  
  84. <description><![CDATA[When it comes to container labelling, you have options. You can go with traditional paper labelling and it will get the job done. The problem is you can’t guarantee quality after it’s shipped.  It certainly is not the way a company wants to present their product. Fortunately, we have another option.  In-Mould Labelling Your label  [...]]]></description>
  85. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When it comes to container labelling, you have options. You can go with traditional paper labelling and it will get the job done. The problem is you can’t guarantee quality after it’s shipped.  It certainly is not the way a company wants to present their product. Fortunately, we have another option. </span></p>
  86. <h2><b>In-Mould Labelling</b></h2>
  87. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your label is a part of your brand and it needs to be perfect. In-mould labelling is an innovative process that puts your printed labelling inside the mould while the container is being made. It literally becomes part of the container. </span></p>
  88. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many industries use this new method for their package labelling and it has taken off in healthcare, automotive, pharmaceutical, and food sectors as well as cosmetics and beverages. It’s a billion-dollar industry and that has driven down the cost of manufacturing and created awareness of a more sustainable way of packaging.</span></p>
  89. <h2><b>There are 2 types of in-mould labelling</b></h2>
  90. <h3><b>Injection Moulding</b></h3>
  91. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With this method, you fit your label inside the mould and then inject molten plastic in. When the plastic solidifies the two components become one. </span></p>
  92. <h3><b>Blow Moulding</b></h3>
  93. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Blow moulding occurs when heated plastic is extruded in tube form and a stream of air is forced inside, expanding the plastic onto the mould. A label is already positioned along the walls and joins the plastic while it cool</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">s.</span></p>
  94. <h2><b>Static Generation</b></h2>
  95. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This method is used to stabilise the label while in the mould. Labels are charged so they stay in place with varnishes and inks and also pinning heads are used to transfer the charge to the label while on the mould.</span></p>
  96. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is the most proficient and high-quality method for in mould labelling and Complas is at the forefront of it. <a href="https://www.complasinternational.ie/contact/">Contact us today to learn more.</a></span></p>
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  100. <title>Why Your Business Should Only Use BRCGS Approved Packaging Material</title>
  101. <link>https://www.complasinternational.ie/brcgs-approved-packaging-material/</link>
  102. <dc:creator><![CDATA[C0mpl@s]]></dc:creator>
  103. <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:46:16 +0000</pubDate>
  104. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  105. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.complasinternational.ie/?p=20608</guid>
  106.  
  107. <description><![CDATA[When it comes to shipping your product to market, you want a supplier that follows a strict packaging code. You work hard to build a business that is profitable and it takes time to develop a solid client base. You need to ship your product to the market and make sure that it gets delivered  [...]]]></description>
  108. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When it comes to shipping your product to market, you want a supplier that follows a strict packaging code. You work hard to build a business that is profitable and it takes time to develop a solid client base. You need to ship your product to the market and make sure that it gets delivered intact. The last thing you want to do is take a chance on the packaging. Make sure the packaging material you use to ship your product is UN rated and BRCGS approved. </span></p>
  109. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Who is BRCGS? TheBRCGS was founded in 1996 to establish a high standard in food safety. These Global Standards include several BRCGS certifications including:</span><b></b></p>
  110. <ul>
  111. <li aria-level="1"><b>BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 7</b></li>
  112. <li aria-level="1"><b>BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials Issue 5</b></li>
  113. <li aria-level="1"><b>BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution Issue 4</b></li>
  114. <li aria-level="1"><b>BRCGS Global Standard for Agents and Broker</b></li>
  115. <li aria-level="1"><b>Global Standard for Consumer Products for general merchandise</b></li>
  116. <li aria-level="1"><b>Global Standard for Consumer Products</b> <b>for personal care and household products.</b></li>
  117. <li aria-level="1"><b>BRCGS Global Standard for Retail</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li>
  118. </ul>
  119. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Together they ensure quality, safety, and a manufacturing framework designed to protect brands and the end consumer.</span></p>
  120. <h2><b>Having BRCGS certification has benefits</b></h2>
  121. <ul>
  122. <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Positive marketing</span></li>
  123. <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cost-effectiveness</span></li>
  124. <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Customer confidence </span></li>
  125. <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">A more streamlined process</span></li>
  126. </ul>
  127. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">BRCGS is a guarantee for suppliers and consumers. It assures the quality of the product and the protection of all parties. Companies like <a href="https://www.complasinternational.ie/">ComPlas International</a> comply with BRCGS global standards in all their products.<a href="https://www.complasinternational.ie/contact/"> Contact us today</a> to ensure you find out more information.</span></p>
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  131. <title>Different Types of Plastic Buckets and their Uses</title>
  132. <link>https://www.complasinternational.ie/different-types-of-plastic-buckets/</link>
  133. <dc:creator><![CDATA[C0mpl@s]]></dc:creator>
  134. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
  135. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  136. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.complasinternational.ie/?p=20604</guid>
  137.  
  138. <description><![CDATA[Here at ComPlas International, we distribute polypropylene packaging material for the food and chemical industry. We design many different storage tubs in the container group to meet our customer’s requirements with varied sizes, styles, and colours to suit their product specifics. Plastic buckets are in demand throughout the industry and we offer a wide range  [...]]]></description>
  139. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here at ComPlas International, we distribute polypropylene packaging material for the food and chemical industry. We design many different storage tubs in the container group to meet our customer’s requirements with varied sizes, styles, and colours to suit their product specifics.</span></p>
  140. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plastic buckets are in demand throughout the industry and we offer a wide range of options. They are capable of handling both light and heavy material, ensuring we can meet your needs. Our buckets are also approved for UN group I, II, and II liquids and solids.</span></p>
  141. <h2><b>Some benefits include:</b></h2>
  142. <ul>
  143. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">High-density polypropylene construction which means no rusting and no dents</span></li>
  144. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lightweight handling </span></li>
  145. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Large size range with lids fitting different sizes</span></li>
  146. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">No drip emptying</span></li>
  147. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Great packaging design with off-set printing and in-mould labelling</span></li>
  148. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strengthened for staking</span></li>
  149. </ul>
  150. <h2><b>Varied Uses</b></h2>
  151. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our storage tub buckets are great for shipping commercial food and chemicals as well as industrial products. With UN certification you can safely ship adhesives, oil, lubricants, and chlorine as well as industrial solids. They are tamper evident and have a protective collar for worry-free storage and shipping. </span></p>
  152. <h2><b>Bucket Types</b><b></b></h2>
  153. <ul>
  154. <li aria-level="1"><b>Square core “PP” Bucket: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">filling volume from 3.1 ltr to 8.1 ltr</span></li>
  155. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Round</b> <b>core “PP” Bucket: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">filling volume from 3.1 ltr to 31.8 ltr</span></li>
  156. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Rectangle</b> <b>core “PP” Bucket: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">filling volume from 2.7 ltr to 23.8 ltr</span></li>
  157. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Container Bucket</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: filling volume from 2.7 ltr to 2.9 ltr</span></li>
  158. </ul>
  159. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is the extensive range of storage and shipping buckets in our container group. For more information on how we can help you get your product to market <a href="https://www.complasinternational.ie/contact/">please contact us today!</a></span></p>
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  163. <title>We are BRCGS Accredited. What Does That Mean?</title>
  164. <link>https://www.complasinternational.ie/brcgs-accredited-meaning/</link>
  165. <dc:creator><![CDATA[C0mpl@s]]></dc:creator>
  166. <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
  167. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  168. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.complasinternational.ie/?p=20600</guid>
  169.  
  170. <description><![CDATA[In the packaging materials world, you need to have top quality products. At ComPlas International, we lead the industry with high-quality containers and label application, both of which have BRCGS accreditation.  The BRCGS was founded in 1996 to establish a standard in food safety called BRCGS, which include several BRCGS certifications. They were enacted to  [...]]]></description>
  171. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the packaging materials world, you need to have top quality products. <a href="https://www.complasinternational.ie/">At ComPlas International,</a> we lead the industry with high-quality containers and label application, both of which have BRCGS accreditation. </span></p>
  172. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The BRCGS was founded in 1996 to establish a standard in food safety called BRCGS, which include several BRCGS certifications. They were enacted to ensure safety, quality, and an operational framework for manufactures to follow while protecting the end consumer.</span></p>
  173. <h2><b>Different BRCGS Standards</b><b></b></h2>
  174. <ul>
  175. <li aria-level="1"><b>BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 7: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">This was the first Global Food Safety Initiative </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">(</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">GFSI) and today among the top standards for food safety certification.</span></li>
  176. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials Issue 5</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: The GFSI committee recognized this standard as the first in the world for packaging materials.</span></li>
  177. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution Issue 4</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: This standard also became a GFSI benchmark for storage and distribution.</span></li>
  178. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>BRCGS Global Standard for Agents and Brokers</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Agents and brokers are given this standard for product quality and safety throughout the packaging and food sector.</span></li>
  179. </ul>
  180. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are also two consumer product standards to highlight the range of products and are certified at the foundation level and above. These include:</span></p>
  181. <ul>
  182. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Global Standard for Consumer Products</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for general merchandise.</span></li>
  183. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Global Standard for Consumer Products</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for personal care and household products.</span></li>
  184. </ul>
  185. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><b>BRCGS Global Standard for Retail</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> gives certification for businesses of food products at the retail level.</span></p>
  186. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ultimately BRCGS is a safety net for suppliers and consumers, assuring quality of product and protection of all parties. <a href="https://www.complasinternational.ie/">ComPlas International</a> is proud to be part of that accreditation and strives to deliver a high-density polyethylene plastic container that exceeds industry standards. <a href="https://www.complasinternational.ie/contact/">Contact us today</a> for all your packaging needs.</span></p>
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  189. <item>
  190. <title>Plastics &#038; The Environment</title>
  191. <link>https://www.complasinternational.ie/plastics-the-environment/</link>
  192. <dc:creator><![CDATA[C0mpl@s]]></dc:creator>
  193. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:25:47 +0000</pubDate>
  194. <category><![CDATA[Plastics]]></category>
  195. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://unibitdemosite.co.za/complas/?p=20219</guid>
  196.  
  197. <description><![CDATA[What Impact do plastics have on the environment? Plastics are actually part of the solution to halting climate change if utilized correctly. Plastics are lightweight and by replacing traditional materials in cars saves weight and give an average cut in fuel consumption of 750 Litres per 150’000km of road use! Thanks to plastics, fuel consumption  [...]]]></description>
  198. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What Impact do plastics have on the environment?</strong></p>
  199. <p>Plastics are actually part of the solution to halting climate change if utilized correctly.<br />
  200. Plastics are lightweight and by replacing traditional materials in cars saves weight and give an average cut in fuel consumption of 750 Litres per 150’000km of road use!<br />
  201. Thanks to plastics, fuel consumption of cars is reduced by 12 million tonnes and C02 emissions by 30 million tonnes each year in Europe.</p>
  202. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  203. <table width="725">
  204. <tbody>
  205. <tr>
  206. <td colspan="6"><b><i>How Much Oil is Needed for Plastics?</i></b></td>
  207. </tr>
  208. <tr>
  209. <td></td>
  210. <td></td>
  211. <td></td>
  212. <td colspan="10" rowspan="20"></td>
  213. </tr>
  214. <tr>
  215. <td></td>
  216. <td></td>
  217. <td></td>
  218. </tr>
  219. <tr>
  220. <td><b>USE</b></td>
  221. <td><b>AS {7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d} TOTAL</b></td>
  222. <td></td>
  223. </tr>
  224. <tr>
  225. <td>TRANSPORT</td>
  226. <td>45.0{7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d}</td>
  227. <td></td>
  228. </tr>
  229. <tr>
  230. <td>Energy &amp; Heating</td>
  231. <td>42.0{7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d}</td>
  232. <td></td>
  233. </tr>
  234. <tr>
  235. <td>Other</td>
  236. <td>5.0{7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d}</td>
  237. <td></td>
  238. </tr>
  239. <tr>
  240. <td>Chemicals</td>
  241. <td>4.0{7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d}</td>
  242. <td></td>
  243. </tr>
  244. <tr>
  245. <td>Other Plastics</td>
  246. <td>2.5{7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d}</td>
  247. <td></td>
  248. </tr>
  249. <tr>
  250. <td>Plastic Packaging</td>
  251. <td><strong>1.5{7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d}</strong></td>
  252. <td></td>
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  256. <p><strong>Plastics Packaging: When more is less</strong></p>
  257. <p>On average only 1{7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d}-3{7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d} of weight of a packaged product comes from the plastic packaging.<br />
  258. Glass jars for coffee are 36{7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d} of the weight of a product whereas equivalent plastic pouches are only 3.5{7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d} of the packaging weight. The average weight of plastic packaging has decreased by about 28{7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d} in the last 10 years which is quite significant.<br />
  259. 40{7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d} of all energy consumed world-wide is used in building principally for heating and cooling. Pipes, solar panels, wind turbine rotors all contain plastics. ESP insulation and PVG-U double glazed windows and doors are essential to the energy efficiency of buildings.</p>
  260. <p><strong>“Is Substitution of Plastics an Option?”</strong></p>
  261. <p>No – In 2005 the GUA consultancy found that 40{7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d} of the life cycle energy cost of products is determines by the use phase : Plastics are in general more energy efficient in the use phase than alternative materials.<br />
  262. Production of plastic products uses far less energy compared to traditional materials. Substitution of plastics by second best alternatives gives 26{7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d} increase in energy consumption; and a 56{7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d} increase to global warming.</p>
  263. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  264. <p><em>Source: BPF Plactics – www.<b>bpf</b>.co.uk/</em></p>
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  268. <title>16 Interesting Facts About Packaging</title>
  269. <link>https://www.complasinternational.ie/16-interesting-facts-about-packaging/</link>
  270. <dc:creator><![CDATA[C0mpl@s]]></dc:creator>
  271. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:37:59 +0000</pubDate>
  272. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  273. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://41.185.8.57/~complas/?p=19945</guid>
  274.  
  275. <description><![CDATA[We recently came across this slideshow about some unknown facts about packaging and I thought I'd share it. Take a look, I can guarantee you haven't heard of some of these before!]]></description>
  276. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We recently came across this slideshow about some unknown facts about packaging and I thought I&#8217;d share it. Take a look, I can guarantee you haven&#8217;t heard of <a href="http://www.express.co.uk/pictures/galleries/3039/Packaging-interesting-funny-facts-pictures" target="_blank" rel="noopener">some of these</a> before!</p>
  277. ]]></content:encoded>
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  279. <item>
  280. <title>Barcode Customization</title>
  281. <link>https://www.complasinternational.ie/barcode-customization/</link>
  282. <dc:creator><![CDATA[C0mpl@s]]></dc:creator>
  283. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:36:25 +0000</pubDate>
  284. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  285. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://41.185.8.57/~complas/?p=19943</guid>
  286.  
  287. <description><![CDATA[As many of you know, differentiating your brand from a competitor's is quite important when there is so many around. We came across a pretty neat way for you to achieve this. Did you know when looking at the laser printing of your serialized data on a carton, the “black box” containing your serialization information  [...]]]></description>
  288. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As many of you know, differentiating your brand from a competitor&#8217;s is quite important when there is so many around. We came across a pretty neat way for you to achieve this. Did you know when looking at the laser printing of your serialized data on a carton, the “black box” containing your serialization information doesn&#8217;t have to be black? Some companies are choosing to match or compliment their brand by having the laser code on a more colorful surface than black.</p>
  289. <p>Many darker shades of solid colors can do the job. The trick, in Pantone terms, is to keep the percentage of red as low as possible. When trying to produce ISO grades, the barcode readers and scanners for verification both use red light which, if the color contains a significant percentage of red, makes it either impossible to read the laser code or lowers the contrast thus reducing the apparent grade of the code. So those brands incorporating any shade of red (or more than 10-15{7442afb559fe364fb8aae92c11fe80fccc8a8ac26fd7100d5b760de2a8aa7d4d} red) should stick to the good old-fashioned black box or choose a complimentary color! Below are a few examples of this.</p>
  290. <p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-2196 aligncenter" src="http://www.complasinternational.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/d-barcodes-1-300x204.jpg" alt="d-barcodes-1" width="357" height="243" /></p>
  291. <p>Source(s): http://packaging.alltop.com/</p>
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  295. <title>7 Branding Hints &#038; Tips</title>
  296. <link>https://www.complasinternational.ie/7-branding-hints-tips/</link>
  297. <dc:creator><![CDATA[C0mpl@s]]></dc:creator>
  298. <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:32:09 +0000</pubDate>
  299. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  300. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://41.185.8.57/~complas/?p=19941</guid>
  301.  
  302. <description><![CDATA[Effective branding plays a huge role in how your business is perceived. We've come across a few queries about this in the past, so below are a few helpful hints and tips, and also what to avoid when it comes to branding. 1. Branding is NOT a quick fix The mistake: When business is down, when  [...]]]></description>
  303. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Effective branding plays a huge role in how your business is perceived. We&#8217;ve come across a few queries about this in the past, so below are a few helpful hints and tips, and also what to avoid when it comes to branding.</h4>
  304. <h2><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">1. </span>Branding is NOT a quick fix</span></h2>
  305. <p><b>The mistake:</b> When business is down, when customer interest ebbs, or when competition surges, otherwise cool-headed professionals begin to believe that a cosmetic fix will remedy all that ails the bottom line.</p>
  306. <p><b>The remedy:</b> Before you create or alter the face of your brand, be sure you’re creating an accurate reflection of what’s at the base of your brand. Otherwise, a credibility crisis looms large.</p>
  307. <h2><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">2.</span> Don&#8217;t start with a weak brand identity</span></h2>
  308. <p><b>The mistake:</b> Weak identities appear in the form of names that limit the scope and success of the brands they represent.</p>
  309. <p><b>The remedy:</b> Invest the time and money required to develop a strong name and logo when you first establish your brand.</p>
  310. <h2><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">3. </span>The branding rule of one</span></h2>
  311. <p><b>The mistake:</b> Businesses that barely have the budgets and staff required to build one brand try to build two or more.</p>
  312. <p><b>The remedy:</b> Unless you’re sure that you have the marketing budget and expertise required to build and support multiple brands, stick to the Rule of One: Build one brand for your business.</p>
  313. <h2><span style="color: #000000;">4. <span style="color: #3366ff;">D</span></span><span style="color: #3366ff;">ifferentiate your business</span></h2>
  314. <p><b>The mistake:</b> If you can’t tell customers what you do best, they have no reason to choose your offering and good reason to opt for a different, more distinct solution.</p>
  315. <p><b>The remedy:</b> Find a distinguishing characteristic that causes your offering to excel over alternatives and build your brand around that point of difference.</p>
  316. <h2><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">5.</span> The importance of what you do</span></h2>
  317. <p><b>The mistake:</b> Brands suffer if they don’t live up to their promises.</p>
  318. <p><b>The remedy:</b> Realize that your brand is either made or broken not by what you say but by what you do.</p>
  319. <h2><span style="color: #000000;">6.</span> <span style="color: #3366ff;">Brand consistency</span></h2>
  320. <p><b>The mistake:</b> Brand owners get bored. They get tired of their looks and messages, so they start improvising. Just like that, consistency goes out the window.</p>
  321. <p><b>The remedy:</b> Realize that to build and maintain a strong brand, you have to be consistent.</p>
  322. <h2><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">7.</span> Keeping to your brand&#8217;s foundations</span></h2>
  323. <p><b>The mistake:</b> A good brand extends its name to an iffy product or to a product that contradicts the brand message and promise, confusing customers and eroding the brand’s emotional connection with its loyal following.</p>
  324. <p><b>The remedy:</b> Extending your brand to a new offering is a smart, lucrative action only if you extend within your brand’s reach, either remaining in your established product category or moving into categories that are very compatible with your brand offerings.</p>
  325. <p><strong>Branding goes way beyond just a logo or graphic element. When you think about your brand, you really want to think about your entire customer experience…everything from your logo, your website, your social media experiences, the way you answer the phone, to the way your customers experience your staff. So hopefully these tips can assist you in creating and maintaining an effective brand strategy for your product. Use these tips to help steer yourself away from the improper use of branding which could damage your product&#8217;s image.</strong></p>
  326. <p>References:</p>
  327. <p><a href="http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/10-branding-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.dummies.com/how-to/content/10-branding-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them.html</a></p>
  328. <p><a href="http://precisionintermedia.com/top-ten-branding-mistakes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">precisionintermedia.com/top-ten-branding-mistakes</a></p>
  329. <p><a href="http://www.strategynewmedia.com/why-is-branding-important/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.strategynewmedia.com/why-is-branding-important/</a></p>
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