14th December 2021
The Loadhog Foundation have recently supported Sheffield Futures, through their Big Give matched funding campaign, with a £2,000 donation. Sheffield Futures is a young people’s charity that supports people in achieving their full potential in learning, employment and life...
1st December 2021
Co-op’s Christmas Campaign has officially launched and along with other organisations, Loadhog has been helping to make festive wishes come true. The ethical retailer switched out the usual seasonal TV commercial and replaced it with a live ad highlighting...
25th November 2021
We have recently welcomed a very important new starter into our business and the Loadhog Foundation team. He may be a bit growly in the morning, but after a good fish breakfast and a bath in the wash plant,...
23rd November 2021
The linear system of make, use, waste is becoming a thing of the past and it’s time for businesses to move towards a circular economy. Running an operation that spans multiple sites can be difficult, with numerous inbound and...
1st November 2021
Every year, at least 8 million tons of plastic ends up in the ocean, which has resulted in businesses changing their operational processes to become more environmentally friendly. With less than a fifth of all plastic being recycled globally, 170 countries have pledged to “significantly reduce” the use of plastics by 2030....
31st October 2021
Loadhog Foundation has been launched! In October 2021, The Loadhog Foundation came to life and was formed from the old Loadhog charity team. The registered company now means that as a business we can not only donate to larger...
21st October 2021
As Loadhog continues to grow its product range, the returnable packaging manufacturer has released a brand new Euro Container, designed for easy handling and manual use. This lightweight and ergonomic container is particularly popular within industrial manufacturing, food manufacturing...
15th October 2021
In 2021, Loadhog Ltd, an employee owned company, opened a new subsidiary in the US, Loadhog Inc. This new entity will be based in Chicago, Illinois. The establishment of Loadhog Inc came after the rapid growth of Pallet Lid...
11th October 2021
Earlier this month, some of our Loadhog Foundation members joined others in completing a 12 hour walk along Hadrians Wall, in the North of England. The Wall is almost 80 miles in length from the North Sea to the...
6th October 2021
On Friday 1st October, Loadhog Ltd, was visited by the Lord Lieutenant of South Yorkshire for the giving of their Queen’s Award for International Trade. The returnable packaging innovator has seen phenomenal growth over the last 3 years...
22nd September 2021
You may have heard about the new tax for plastic packaging, which is coming into place in April 2022 in the UK. But what does this mean for you? The new tax applies to plastic packaging produced in, or...
11th August 2021
Retail and e-commerce platforms have faced many challenges through the shift in shopping habits. The awareness of environmental impacts has increased, with people paying more attention to sustainable processes rather than just the end product. The global rise in...
12th July 2021
Loadhog, returnable packaging manufacturer, is adding two new products to its automation range. As the importance of automation continues to grow, Loadhog’s new designs are set to improve and modernise operations processes across a range of sectors. Firstly, introducing...
25th June 2021
Loadhog, designer and manufacturer of innovative returnable packaging solutions, has undertaken significant operational and strategic change over the last three years and consequently grown 205% from a £9.5M business to £29M last year. Last year saw the largest growth...
22nd June 2021
Manufacturing work with a wide variety of goods and materials such as automotive parts, electronics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, chemicals and many others. With the Covid19 crisis, flexibility and innovation have become a primary focus for this sector, looking to implement...
5th May 2021
Shipping glass bottles has always been a challenge, as this material is very expensive and sensitive to damage. When not packed properly, glass pallets are susceptible to be the source of a great loss in goods. Excessive movements during...
24th March 2021
Carla Cargo is the largest and safest cargo trailer on the market. The electric Carla inspires with a great driving experience and makes it possible to transport large loads quickly and comfortably. Loadhog is the manufacturer of innovative...
8th February 2021
With the shipping and logistics sector rapidly growing due to the growth of the e-commerce industry, the need for optimal packaging solutions is becoming more important than ever. The primary single use material used to secure pallets across...
14th July 2020
Loadhog has experienced more interest in its line of eco-friendly pallet securing products that can eliminate stretch wrap. The company is currently working on developing its 17-year-old Pallet Lid system by integrating automation technology. This will significantly reduce waste,...
21st April 2020
Loadhog Limited, the designer and manufacturer of innovative returnable packaging solutions and a pioneer in reducing the use of single-use plastic, has been presented with a Queen’s Award for International Trade. Remaining at the forefront of this global campaign,...
8th January 2020
At the Sheffield Business Awards, Loadhog won not one but two awards. The company was named The ‘Outstanding Business of the Year’ and also lifted the ‘Excellence in International Trade’ award. Recently featured for the first time in the...
17th July 2019
The topic of removing single-use plastic from our everyday lives is a heavily discussed topic within many governments and organisations. Recent activity has been initiated through major media exposure of the ongoing damage plastic is currently causing to our...
27th June 2019
Loadhog, the multi award-winning returnable packaging manufacturer, has revealed new branding to emphasise its constant determination to drive innovation in returnable packaging solutions. The Sheffield-based employee-owned manufacturer is committed to designing, developing and manufacturing new sustainable packaging and supply...
25th April 2019
Article #4 School Pupils ‘Get Real’ About International Business First-hand A director of Loadhog, spent two hours explaining to a group of GSCE pupils how success in their studies can help them achieve in the ‘real’ business world and...
3rd April 2019
Article #3 First Class Service, First Class Lead Times One of the first questions all customers ask, after they’ve found the right product for their application and fitted it with all the bells and whistles that can be provided, is,...
28th February 2019
Article #2 In January 2019, Loadhog Limited created its first subsidiary, Loadhog Sarl. This new entity is based in France, in the city of Obernai which is just 25km south of Strasbourg (Alsace). The creation of this employee-owned subsidiary...
31st January 2019
Article #1 The logistics industry can have a significant effect in reducing our plastic pollution problem; how and when will they act? 40% of plastic produced is packaging; used just once and then discarded (National Geographic 2018), and only approx....
14th November 2018
Loadhog Ltd, the 100% employee-owned organisation, invited the chief executive of the Employee Ownership Association (EOA) to present awards to employees who had been nominated by their colleagues. Deb Oxley hosted the first annual GLIDE Awards event held at...
18th October 2018
Airbag Disposal UK saves by investing in UN Certified Container Range Working with car manufacturers, Airbag Disposal UK is now using Loadhog Limited’s UN Certified Containers to transport and recycle airbags and associated components in a safe, legal, and...
