Here at Pactivate we’re pretty passionate about cardboard. Why? It’s recyclable, biodegradable and incredibly versatile. All-in-all a fantastic packaging material. Today though we’re focusing on the application of cardboard sculptures for art, rather than packaging, as we’ve stumbled across some incredible artists we just had to share! Daniel Agdag: “Sets for a film I’ll never […]

A rise in consumer choice We’re living in a world with more Entrepreneurs than ever. In 2019, Forbes Magazine reported that Entrepreneurship was already on a sharp increase. This has been especially prominent in the UK with the rise of community office spaces and supportive “mentoring-type” networks. Though 2020 saw uncertain career prospects for many […]

The pandemic has been felt across all industries on a global scale, however, packaging- an often overlooked essential industry, has taken twists and turns throughout phases over the last few months with such radical changes in demand for products. Now, as we start to gain more control and understanding of what the future may hold […]

Doing our bit to help ‘Shield’ the NHS In a time of crisis, it is up to those with the necessary resources to provide aid to the cause. We are among those who have stepped up to this challenge to support our NHS. Utilizing our 3D printer software, we have joined others across the UK […]

Packaging designers are often asked to help people with their bespoke Luxury packaging design. While the economy seems to be in turmoil, people are turning towards quality and longevity in their product choices as they can see the benefits of spending more now to save money in the future. With the growing awareness of the […]

If you’re wondering what exactly smart packaging, active packaging, and intelligent packaging are all about, you’ve come to the right place – considering that they are relatively new concepts, it’s understandable that you need more information. But while the concept is relatively new, it’s really not hard to understand. In essence, the terms ‘smart’ ‘active’ […]

I grew up in Redditch and have returned here to set up Pactivate due to the town’s unique and convenient location within the midlands. The connections here are great along with the local companies that we work closely with to ensure that our customers’ packaging meets the demands placed upon it within the supply chain. […]

As designers, we’re constantly looking to the future to predict the next trends and come up with that inspiration for the newest iconic packaging range. Fashion comes and goes and we see this in the use of materials and processes across certain industries. Each time a new process or application is developed such as cold […]

Kanye West’s new album is set to be the highest performing ‘download only’ album yet, though it seems it hasn’t been without difficulty, having stated that he’d never release on apple iTunes, it appeared 6 weeks later. “the Yeezus album packaging was an open casket to CDs r.i.p” – Kanye West March 8th Via Twitter I […]

Sustainable and indestructible PLA material for primary retail packaging