penguin Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Hi Folks, I'm looking to source 1000 card board boxes (15inche * 15 inch * 12 Inch) for "free" or at absolute minimum cost... these will be used to transport and provide food rations to peeps affected by the floods in Pakistan in very remote areas. If anyone can help please get in touch! Many Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 nice touch mate - hope u find what u need. best to source from supermarkets/industrial estates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 nice touch mate - hope u find what u need. best to source from supermarkets/industrial estates thank dude i've tried negotiating with the big boys but they all want atleast £1 per box considering we've negotiated with a big baker to have 110g flapjacks for 17p each the cost of the box essentially de-voids one person for a whole days meals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Smurfit? They sell boxes http://www.packaging-int.com/suppliers/smurfit-kappa-uk.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Smurfit? They sell boxes http://www.packaging-int.com/suppliers/smurfit-kappa-uk.html Cheers Matt, mailed them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Try one of the lock-n-store places, their boxes are usually branded and they may be willing to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Cheers Matt, mailed them I remembered them from when we got taken on a school CDT trip to their manufacturing plant when it was (maybe still is) in Warrington. They just made cardboard boxes back then, I see they've branced out into other contrainers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I worked for Smurfit in Witney making cardboard sheet one summer. If the people you need to speak to are anything like the miserable bunch of work shy cnuts that worked there, I would save yourself the cost of a phone call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Managed to secure 1000 boxes for £375 so i'm happy with that i also need a good source for very cheap/value good: Choc Crisps 2 1.5 litre water bottles 12 pack of juices cartons (with straw) Salty biscuits Sweet biscuits Long life milk 1litre/1.5 litres. Soap bars (antiseptic) ORS Glucose/mineral supplement/Rehydration sachets Disposable cups if anyone has good contacts who can help me source these things please let me know, your help is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Why not speak to one of the buyers at Asda. See if they can get their smartprice products at cost for you. SP products are really the cheapest going around and are not horrid either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Why not speak to one of the buyers at Asda. See if they can get their smartprice products at cost for you. SP products are really the cheapest going around and are not horrid either that's the plan but i don't have any contacts in asda and getting anyone to reply to an email.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Best bet is going into a local store and asking to see the store manager. See if he'll help you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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