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11 DO YOU OFFER BRANDING? Yes we do! As much as we like our own branding we really do enjoy working with our customers on branded solutions. We can supply bespoke branded boxes from quantities of 300+ boxes. It’s something we do a lot of and we can provide as much input as required in the design process. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY? Take your time selecting a reliable courier and, where possible, select an overnight delivery service as this means you pretty much have a choice of any of our box solutions which are actually DPD Compliant. From our own experience using couriers, we find the tracking information and delivery updates invaluable and believe they are big part of the success rate of our deliveries. It’s often overlooked but tape is an important part of your delivery. With the fluctuations in temperature and moisture caused by cold chain shipments a solvent based tape is ideal. CAN I SEND A MIXTURE OF CHILLED AND AMBIENT? Yes, absolutely. This is a question we get asked a lot particularly when it comes to hampers and home recipe kits. We have our Foil-Box range which is a great solution for creating separate compartments, and we’re also working on a fully kerbside recyclable solution. DO YOU OFFER BESPOKE SIZING? Yes we can, however, minimum quantities do apply dependant on size and style. It’s generally more cost effective if you’re able to utilise one of our stock sizes. If you’re able to be flexible with what you’re sending (e.g. sending 9 meals rather than 10) then our stock range will be the ideal way forward. TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED PACKAGING FAQS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH proud of this range and will be adding to it in the coming months. We actually manufacture our own ice packs on-site which allows us to be really competitively priced whilst ensuring product quality. Last year we produced over four million ice packs! The process We ask a lot of questions to start with as we really want to get a good understanding of your requirements and what is important to your business. Once we have established what you’re hoping to achieve we generally then arrange samples of the most suitable solution for the customer to review- we know how important it is to have confidence in your packaging. After the best solution has been agreed we’ll then confirm pricing based on your specific requirements. As and when you are ready to place an order we’ll look at optimal delivery configurations that work for you, as well as keeping you informed about delivery dates and your order status. We work to build long term relationships with our customers by really getting to know the requirements of your business. The future of TCP Consumers are more aware of the purchases they’re making and how they can personally have a positive impact on the environment. Over the last few years we have noticed a big shift towards more sustainable solutions and as a result we are working with local universities on various research projects, including development of the Enviro-Range, and as a way of validating our green credentials. As a company we’re constantly looking for newways to improve our products and practices. Over the next 12 months we will be working towards attaining ISO 14001 environmental certification as a way to formally improve our internal processes. Knowing that our service is what sets us apart from other suppliers, we will be developing our website to offer an exceptional online service to our customers who want to be able to place orders and request free samples at their convenience . icertech.co.uk 1 What are you sending out? A general overview of your product and your business helps us to build a better picture and helps us in making recommendations. 2 What are you hoping to achieve in terms of performance (temperature range, time frame)? It’s important to consider the reliability of the service provided by the courier. If you’re as confident as you can be of delivery within 24 hours this means you pretty much have a choice of any of our box solutions. WANT TO EXPLORE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED PACKAGING? Alex highlights the key questions and considerations to ask when looking to invest in TCP 3 What solution are you currently using or considering? What is it about this solution that you like and don’t like? 4 What product attributes are important to your business? If space is a premium then a compact solution like our Foil-Box is ideal, if sustainability is key then we have our Enviro-Range. 5 We recommend considering your budget when looking at chilled packaging solutions. We are completely transparent with our pricing, all of which can be found on our website.