SCHÜTZ Green Layer Technology: Recycled Content Without Compromising Performance
31 August 2026As businesses work to reduce the environmental impact of their supply chains, industrial packaging has an important role to play. However, increasing recycled content cannot come at the expense of product protection, safe handling or regulatory compliance. As Ireland’s official distribution partner for SCHÜTZ, Industrial Packaging provides access to the manufacturer’s range of IBCs, plastic […]
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Why Crush Testing Matters – And What It Means for Your Cores
27 August 2026Industrial cores may be just one component in a much larger production process, but their performance can have a significant impact on efficiency, product quality and downtime. Whether a core is used to wind film, textiles, paper or wire, it must be strong enough to withstand the forces placed on it throughout winding, handling and […]
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From Fibre Drum to Discovery Drum®: A Classroom Idea Brought to Life in Bray
5 August 2026At Industrial Packaging, we have seen our fibre drums used across a wide range of industries and applications. Occasionally, however, a collaboration reveals an entirely new application for one of our products. Discovery Drum® is one such example. Developed by Bray-based special education teacher Úna Curran, it demonstrates how a fibre drum traditionally associated with […]
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Understanding IBCs Part 7: IBC Applications in Ex-Zones
13 July 2026Throughout our Understanding IBCs series, we’ve explored the key aspects of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), from their components and filling procedures to storage, transport and safe emptying. In this latest edition, we focus on another important consideration when selecting an IBC – its use in Ex-zones. Where flammable products or explosive atmospheres are present, selecting […]
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Industrial Packaging Customer Day: Building Partnerships Through Experience
30 June 2026At Industrial Packaging, we believe that the strongest partnerships are built through collaboration, trust and getting to know the people behind the business. That’s why we were delighted to welcome customers to our Industrial Packaging Customer Day, held on 17th June. We would like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who joined us […]
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Customer Experience Survey – Thanks All
25 June 2026In May, we ran our second formal Customer Experience Survey, and we are very grateful to our many customers who took the time to complete the questionnaire. It is invaluable to get the opportunity to understand what we are doing well, where we are meeting expectations, and importantly, where we can improve. We want to […]
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How to Choose the Right Core for Your Business Requirements
12 June 2026Industrial Packaging has been manufacturing cores for 70 years and we offer the largest range of diameters in Ireland, from 25mm to 1200mm. We manufacture two main types of cores: We have extensive experience in helping customers specify the right Core, given the business requirements and the specific application. Here’s the main factors that need […]
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Understanding IBC’s Part 6 – The Emptying Process
12 June 2026Our in-depth series on Understanding IBC’s has covered everything from labelling through to filling and storage, so here we discuss the Emptying Process. There are key considerations for each of the three stages Preliminary Steps Stability is critical so the first step is to make sure the Pallet and IBC are on a completely even […]
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Industrial Packaging is exhibiting at the FoodTech and PackEdge Event 2026
22 May 2026Industrial Packaging is exhibiting at the forthcoming FoodTech and PackEdge Event 2026, and we look forward to catching up with our clients in the Food and Drink sector at the event. This is a significant industry event and obviously new technologies and innovations in packaging will be high on the agenda for the many manufacturers […]
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Meet Robbie Donohoe – Customer Engagement Lead, Cores and Tubes
14 May 2026It’s a pleasure to introduce Robbie to our customers, not least because his father has worked with Industrial Packaging for over 48 years! Robbie also had a number of summer jobs with the business many years ago, so he’s thoroughly familiar with Industrial Packaging and the team behind it. For buyers of Cores and Tubes, […]
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