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## Latest News ### Annual Bowling Competition 2025 September 03, 2025 **Annual Bowling Competition 2025**AbleBox recently hosted its Annual Bowling Competition 2025, an event that brought together the whole team for an evening of camaraderie and friendly competition. Held on a Friday evening, the event featured multiple games where teams vied for the prestigious Ablebox Bowling Cup.The evening was not only about competition but also about fostering collaboration and strengthening workplace relationships. Attendees enjoyed a variety of food and drinks and engaged in lively conversations, highlighting the importance of team-building activities in maintaining a positive work environment. The event concluded with a prize ceremony, where the winning team proudly accepted the Ablebox Bowling Cup, while the team with the lowest score received the light-hearted "wooden spoon" as a token of good humor.Overall, the Annual Bowling Competition 2025 was a successful event that reinforced AbleBox’s commitment to nurturing a supportive and dynamic company culture. The laughter and enjoyment shared by all participants underscored the event's success in uniting employees and enhancing workplace morale. ### Beautiful Bespoke Corrugated September 03, 2025 Our state-of-the-art manufacturing process ensures that each box is produced with high speed and high-quality standards, tailored to your exact specifications every time. This bespoke approach allows us to offer unparalleled versatility, accommodating any combination of flutes, paper types, and weights, along with performance properties that align with your specific requirements.Our unique capability stems from a commitment to customisation without compromising on integrity. By leveraging advanced laboratory assessments, we can precisely calculate the specific demands of your supply chain, striking the perfect balance between cost efficiency and durability. This ensures that our corrugated solutions not only meet but exceed performance expectations, providing robust protection against failure or collapse. ### Corrugated Board Excellence September 03, 2025 **Corrugated Board Excellence**AbleBox is proud to announce a significant milestone in our manufacturing capabilities with the commissioning of the world's most advanced and automated corrugator. This achievement stems from a substantial investment of £7 million, enabling us to operate a state-of-the-art corrugator that produces up to 300 meters per minute of both single and double wall corrugated board. This advancement positions AbleBox to manufacture an impressive 100 million square meters of corrugated board annually, reinforcing our commitment to quality and efficiency in the packaging industry.The successful integration of this cutting-edge technology is the result of a collaborative effort with EPS Escada, who customized their standard system to meet our specific operational goals. Our objective was to gain at least an 80% positive approval rating from our conversion department while maintaining zero complaints from our customers. We are pleased to report that these targets have been met, underscoring our dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction.The achievement of these benchmarks would not have been possible without the expert input and hard work of our skilled corrugator crew and invaluable partnerships with industry leaders such as JS Machine and EPS Escada. Their combined expertise and innovative solutions have been instrumental in transforming our production processes. This development not only enhances our operational capabilities but also solidifies AbleBox's position as a leader in the cardboard manufacturing sector. ### Summer BBQ Sizzling Success September 03, 2025 **Summer BBQ Sizzling Success**Ablebox recently hosted its annual Summer BBQ, marking another year of fostering community and camaraderie among its staff. Held at the company's Yeovil garden, the event provided an opportunity for employees and their families to connect outside of their usual work environment and celebrate their collective achievements. The event featured a variety of activities and a delicious spread of food, all contributing to a memorable day for everyone involved.The BBQ underscored Ablebox's commitment to cultivating a positive workplace culture. Employees from various departments engaged in team-building exercises that not only strengthened interpersonal relationships but also highlighted the importance of collaboration. The success of this gathering reinforces our dedication to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring that team members feel valued and appreciated.Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with many appreciating the chance to relax and enjoy time with colleagues. As we continue to grow, events like the Summer BBQ remain integral to its efforts to uphold a strong sense of community within the company. ### New Corrugator June 11, 2025 New Corri has been installed! ### Sustainable Operations at Henstridge June 11, 2025 The Henstridge site continues to lead our sustainability initiatives with the implementation of new eco-friendly practices. Recent improvements include solar panel installations water recycling systems and waste reduction programs. These efforts demonstrate our commitment to environmental stewardship while maintaining operational excellence. ### New Latitiude Machines Coming! June 11, 2025 **New Latitude Machines Coming!** AbleBox is pleased to announce the imminent arrival of two new Latitude casemakers at our Sherborne site. This strategic investment underscores our commitment to enhancing production capabilities and meeting the evolving demands of our clients. The addition of these advanced machines will significantly boost our capacity to manufacture high-quality 0201 and rotary Shelf Ready Packaging (SRP) style boxes, positioning us as a leading supplier for mid to high volume corrugated consumers. The introduction of these state-of-the-art casemakers is set to streamline our production processes, ensuring improved efficiency and precision in our output. This development is part of our ongoing efforts to invest in cutting-edge technology that aligns with our sustainability goals and operational excellence. By expanding our capabilities, we are better equipped to meet the diverse needs of our clients while maintaining the high standards that AbleBox is known for. This upgrade not only enhances our production line but also reinforces our dedication to delivering superior products and services. As we continue to innovate and grow, our focus remains on providing tailored solutions that cater to the specific requirements of our clients across various sectors. We look forward to the positive impact these new machines will bring to our operations and, ultimately, to our valued customers. ### Innovation Hub: Yeovil Site Upgrade June 11, 2025 Our Yeovil site has undergone a significant upgrade transforming it into an innovation hub for packaging solutions. The renovated facility now houses our R&D center where we develop and test new packaging designs. This investment reinforces our position as an industry leader in innovative packaging solutions. ### Expanding Our Reach: New Site Opening in Sherborne June 11, 2025 We're excited to announce the opening of our new site in Sherborne. This strategic expansion enhances our ability to serve customers across the region with improved logistics and faster delivery times. The facility features modern amenities and has created numerous job opportunities for the local community. ### Behind the Scenes: Our Production Process June 11, 2025 Take an exclusive look inside our manufacturing operations. This video showcases our advanced production processes quality control measures and the dedicated team behind our successful operations. From raw material handling to finished product inspection witness how we maintain our commitment to excellence at every step.