News & Insights
Here you can find out about all of our news and views! Our blog reports on our latest events, unveils our new product launches and shares what the Yorkshire Packaging team have been up to. We also examine the topic of wrapping as a whole; its relevance, its challenges, its perceptions and its progress – to explain why it remains one of the most important packaging methods in the industry today.
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Technically advanced materials and pEPR
How can material choice help with pEPR responsibilities? Volume of waste, the type of material and recyclability can all be affected by initial material selection.
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98% recycled-content flexible film now available
We're now stocking a 98% recycled content, fully recyclable PE (polyethylene) flexible film, used for shrink wrapping and bagging applications.
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We’re committed to net zero by 2035!
The YPS Board has announced its commitment to a net zero target of 10 years’ time, installing a new solar roof as a key step in this journey.
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Where to catch YPS during 2025
YPS will present the latest in shrink wrapping & ecommerce bagging, including our range of sustainable flexible packaging materials, at UK events this year.
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YPS awarded for Outstanding Customer Service
Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) is delighted to have won the Outstanding Customer Service award at this year’s Automate UK Awards.
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The whole range of packaging solutions at PPMA
Shrink wrapping, ecommerce bagging and packaging materials will all be represented at the Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) stand at this year’s PPMA Show.
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UPCOMING EVENTS: See our machines in action
The 12th September sees a focussed shrink-wrapping demonstration event at our Head Office, just off the M62. This event will be followed by our appearance at the PPMA Show at the NEC from 24th to 26th September.
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Unique LIDTEC ultra-thin lidding film proves a Heck of a choice
Small batch sausage and burger producer, Heck sausages, selected ultra-thin lidding film LIDTEC SOFT 200, supplied by Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS), to protect their newest product, Sausage Rashers.
The LIDTEC film extends shelf life, provides excellent optics, offers a leak-proof barrier and can also reduce both film use and tray weight.