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.

In order to comply with Health and Safety it is fundamental as an employer to follow the strict guidelines that are set out, this way your back is covered in the instance of an accident! The goal of Health and Safety is to create a hazard-free work environment for all workplaces. One pivotal safety regulation is to clearly mark and colour code potentially dangerous or obstructive areas with floor marking tape, this is particularly true for factory and warehouse environments.

Well established as a colour symbolising safety, yellow tape is the official colour for advising caution. It is commonly used to mark permanent aisles, passageways and other areas where workers need to have their wits about them. It is generally required that all aisles should be at least four feet wide and clearly marked with Yellow Floor Marking Tape, however aisles which are clearly visible may not need marking. Please always ensure that aisles which have industrial or mechanical equipment passing through or near them and also aisles which lead to emergency exits or have difficult to see openings are clearly marked with floor marking tape.

Lane marking tape is ideal for when it is not appropriate to permanently mark an area with paint, whilst also being easier to clean and to remove where necessary. Available in many different colours and widths, using floor marking tape does not mean sacrificing quality in order to have the essential convenience. Seeing as factories and warehouses are constantly changing and moving their layouts, tape is a far better choice than paint as it can easily be removed and can be applied without having to wait for it to dry!

Our selection of PVC lane marking tape is tough, durable and ideal for use when marking stairways and aisles, colour coding walkways and passageways, marking off workstation and storage areas and for general warehouse and factory use. This tape is highly recommended and often legally required in order to highlight hazards or restricted areas.

Our Yellow Lane Marking Tape featured measures 50mm x 33m and is a premium quality soft PVC tape combining excellent mechanical strength, easy tear-ability for ease of application, plus abrasion resistance making it perfect for lane marking and flooring applications. This tape has been tested to withstand abrasion, corrosion and moisture and is suitable for indoor environments. Available in white, red and yellow and available for just £3.25 inc VAT, you’re guaranteed quality, plus affordability!

Did you know?

• British Crime Survey statistics show, that there has been an increase in violent crime - both violence against the person and violence against property.
• Government statistics from the 2005/06 British Crime Survey shows that there is an offence against the person every 30 seconds, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Many people, especially the elderly are frightened that they, or a loved one, may be the victim of a violent attack.
• The Government suggest use of personal attack alarms as a way of defending yourself in the unfortunate event of an attack and as a way to attract help if you should need it.

With this influx in personal attacks, it is pivotal that we each take action to protect ourselves and others around us. As an employer, it is an idea to purchase panic alarms for your staff members, particularly if they work shifts which involve them travelling to or from work in the dark. The aim of these personal alarms is to surprise and disorientate any approaching attacker. The loud shrill sound will give the victim a chance to escape, whilst also drawing the attention of anyone within earshot, to the crime. It is important that whoever holds one of these panic alarms understands that it must be kept in an accessible place so that it can be obtained quickly where necessary.

It is a basic rule of thumb that any attacker or thief is scared to draw attention to themselves so a panic alarm is likely to frighten them away immediately. Remember, as soon as you feel as though you’re in danger or you’re in any way frightened, use your alarm! Activate the trigger whilst screaming for help at the same time, which should surprise your attacker and give you enough time to escape.

Our Energizer Key Ring Panic Alarm & LED Torch is the perfect solution to your staff’s safety. With fantastic savings already, it is an affordable option too! So why not offer all your staff this sign of your appreciation and value for them and claim an even bigger discount upon doing so? If you’d like to order these alarms in bulk, just give one of our team a call on 0870 766 1722 for a quote, we can gaurentee you a price you’ll be happy with!