A cash box is an item which is found in most every workplace (normally in the managers drawer)! It is a useful tool which allows you to securely lock away cash until you can get to a bank. Many businesses use a cash box for ‘petty cash’ so that the funds are there and easily accessible whenever you need them (for example on the morning coffee or breakfast rounds).

Cash boxes are designed to be fire resistant so that no matter what happens, when you eventually recover your box, the contents will be as good as new. They are generally used to store money, however other valuable items such as legal documents and jewellery are often stored inside too.

If your business deals with jewellery, cars, antiques or some sort of check cashing service, you will find a cash box is more than beneficial! Jewellery stores for example often sell rather expensive items which the manager would prefer not to keep on display. Often in this type of store when higher purchases are made, the cash needs to be stored somewhere other than the till. In this instance a cash box can be temporarily used to hold large amounts of money until the manager can get to the bank.

Some businesses prefer not to keep all their money in a safe as this is often the first place a burglar would target. Instead they hide their money inside a locked office in cash boxes hidden in various places. This tactic will mean that you do not risk losing everything in the event of a burglary. Obviously this scenario can happen among many different retailers and avenues of business; however the cash box is most commonly used for this purpose among car dealerships, jewellery stores and antique stores. This is generally because they are among the most targetable businesses for thieves.

At LA Office we have various different cash boxes from a number of brands, however we recommend the Helix High Capacity Cash Box thanks to its number of important features. The 300mm security box contains full depth cash tray to provide over 70% greater coin capacity than a conventional cash box. The lock has cleverly been placed on the top face allowing for easy opening when situated in desk drawer, this means that the manager can access the cash box without arousing attention and so the privacy of the boxes whereabouts can remain hidden. With 8 coin compartments and three angled banknote compartments, you can get quick and easy access to your money (so long as you have the key!) Its tough steel construction with attractive titanium finish means that this cash box is simply second to none. Complete with two keys we price this box at just £32.70 inc VAT!

Keeping a busy warehouse running quickly and efficiently involves the help of various different tools and implements, without them processes are slowed and demand cannot be met. A warehouse sends out numerous parcels, crates, cartons and boxes every single day, each one needing proper care and attention. A parcel cannot be released until it is first sealed thoroughly and checked; this is where packaging tape proves priceless! However, imagine manually peeling, cutting or tearing and applying packaging tape to every single item that came into and left the warehouse; it would take forever, not to mention cause wear and damage to the hands. Why slow down the conveyer belt system; you will not be able to get customers orders to them on time and the strain on your staff would be too great. A small and simple investment will solve all your packing tape problems.

Carton sealers are designed to take the strain off as they do all the work for you! Allowing you to apply tape firmly, quickly and in a straight line, a carton sealer will also cut the tape for you when you’re done. Take our Flexocare Smartbox Safety Carton Sealer for example. This high quality metal unit features a retractable cutting blade which only comes into operation as the tape is being cut. Once cut the blade automatically retracts so that there is no risk of injury to the user.

• Designed for use with 50mm wide tape
• Retractable cutting blade
• Just £9.80 inc VAT

The Green Bit

Flexocare are part of the Kendon Packaging Group whose environmental policy is to minimise the effect of its operation on the environment by actively promoting the use of recycled and non dangerous or harmful materials. Any waste paper material is donated to local projects. In order to comply with the producer responsibility obligations (packaging waste) regulations 1997, the
Company employ the Biffpack compliance scheme to adhere with the above legislation.

The Kendon Packaging Group Plc operates a quality assurance system and is accredited with ISO 9001-2000. The company aims to ensure that quality is the concern of everybody, with employees trained to understand the importance of good quality practises, therefore giving maximum customer confidence. The quality system is continually monitored for performance and improvements.