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Welcome to 2026! At ASC Direct, we love helping businesses get the most from their packaging. Everyone we are speaking to across every sector is facing a year shaped by smarter operations, tighter bud … read more

For decades, barcodes have been used on packaging, enabling products to be scanned quickly for stock purposes and ease of purchase at the till. But as technology develops, QR codes are increasingly be … read more

Businesses work hard to continually streamline their operations and improve customer satisfaction. When you’re doing this, one crucial element to focus on is the packaging you are using, whether … read more

ASC Cartons Ltd is extremely pleased to have achieved Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification (FSC-C218342). FSC® Certified products are available upon request. Sustainability has … read more

Sales are the essential lifeblood for all businesses, bringing in valued orders to support successful business growth and so securing people’s jobs & livelihoods. To deliver this, it’s … read more

When you want your product deliveries to stand out why not consider printing a seasonal design or message on your packaging? It’s simple, cost-effective and, in a competitive environment, helps … read more

Corrugated packaging has always been appreciated for its strength and reliability and we know our customers appreciate it as a sustainable option, so we wanted to look at how to get more value beyond … read more

This year, one of our team, Celeste Melton, took part in Run Yorkshire Roundhay Half Marathon on Sunday 5th October 2025 to raise money for Alzheimer's Society. Celeste had been running every day and … read more

Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this year covering Friday 28th November - Monday 1st December 2025, have increasingly been used by consumers as a way to spread the cost of Christmas shopping. It's a go … read more

As hard as it is to believe, we are just 100 days away from Christmas. For ecommerce companies and retailers, this is one of the busiest times of the year so it’s vital to make sure you’r … read more

Although packaging must provide the best protection for products, it’s important to appreciate how creative and exciting it can be. Customers love receiving their goods in brilliant packaging an … read more

As sustainability moves higher on the agenda for UK businesses, packaging buyers are increasingly seeking eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastic mailing solutions. Paper mailing bags have em … read more