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  • LOADHOG HELPING TO DELIVER THE GOODS FOR ROYAL MAIL

    Thursday 1 September 2011
    Loadhog, the Sheffield-based packaging innovation firm, is playing a major role in ensuring that commercial mail reaches customers around the world.   The company has high hopes for its Pally & Lid System, which help to carry mail. Royal mail started 'road-testing' 1,000 Pally & Lid Systems, which it calls Tray ... [more]

  • DOUBLE TRANSFER ‘DEAL’ WITHIN THE GRIPPLE FAMILY

    Friday 13 May 2011
    Responding to increasing Loadhog business, two experienced sales people have been transferred from its ‘sister’ company, Gripple and are now applying their proven expertise at the Sheffield-based returnable packaging innovator.   For the last eight years, 28-year-old Damien Montagne, who was born in Lyon, and Sheffield-born 27-year-old Giles Moore, have promoted the ... [more]

  • THE DUKE OPENS HOGWORKS

    Wednesday 20 April 2011
    Reusable packing manufacturer Loadhog recently celebrated the visit of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to officially open Hog Works, Loadhog’s new Sheffield home, which completes the Gripple Group’s latest expansion programme.   Following comprehensive redevelopment to restore the 12,000sq m building to its former glory, Hog Works provides250 percent more space for ... [more]

  • MAGNERS PRODUCER THINKS SMARTPADS ARE MAGNIFICENT!

    Monday 11 April 2011
    The introduction to the Magners bottling facility of Smartpads, produced by the Sheffield-based reusable packaging innovator, Loadhog, has brought about a major step change in its line efficiency by a dramatic reduction in bottles falling during the depalletising process.   Smartpads differ from conventional pads.  Their waved edges not only provide stability, ... [more]

  • LOADHOG CONTIUES MULTI MILLION POUND AUSTRALIAN SALES

    Tuesday 29 March 2011
    Loadhog, the Sheffield-based supply chain innovator, opened up the Australian market in 2009 by securing almost £2m in sales to a leading global packaging manufacturer, after investing almost £1/2m in bespoke moulding tools.   After pilot testing Smartstak, Amcor specified the system as the standard method of transporting containers for its Australian ... [more]