Sep22092 Best Sustainable Packaging Protection Company 2022 Geared to a more sustainable world, Paua offers materials technologies that respect and preserve the planet. We find out more about this innovative company from its Managing Director, Emma Cox, in the wake of it winning a 2022 Southern Enterprise Award. Paua Trading Limited (Paua) is a patented materials technology. The business specialises in designing and manufacturing reusable and sustainable logistics solutions, bags, boxes, and cases. These ground-breaking materials offer outstanding impact protection and tear resistance whilst being lightweight, weather resistant, and fully recyclable at end of life. Originally born out of the frustration of sports equipment being damaged in transit, Paua’s first product prototypes were designed and built to transport high value surfboards around the globe. Since 2016, the firm has dedicated years to researching and developing the ultimate in lightweight, durable, and highly protective product solutions which are now used by globally in logistics, sports, pharmaceutical, tactical, and many more industries. Clients range from global logistics suppliers such as DHL, to number one leading e:foil brand Lift Foils and Global Pharma & Cold Chain Logistics CSafe. Paua works with its customers to design products to solve their most complex logistics issues – from initial concepts to CAD designs to the required R&D, prototyping, testing, and then final delivering mass manufactured products ready for the market. It is Paua’s design capabilities, energy, and enthusiasm to drive change – and create products that provide maximum protection with minimum impact on the environment – which sets it apart in the market. The firm’s logistics solutions, packaging, bags, and cases move away from materials that are harmful to the environment, and towards a reuse, repair, repurpose, and recycle model. Paua products do not compromise on performance – offering maximum protection whilst remaining lightweight and durable. “There are no solutions in the market that compare to Paua products,” explains Managing Director, Emma Cox. “Our material technologies are ground-breaking, making the products we develop and launch with customers a first to market. We have also invested a great deal of time and energy to building a robust and strong supply chain and offshore manufacture network to provide our customers with the best possible service.” With 2021’s global cardboard shortage, plastic tax, and rising costs, Paua is seeing a high increase in demand for multi-use/reusable packaging that has a much longer lifecycle than recyclable materials and a lower impact on the environment. “Sustainability is continuing to be high on the agenda of businesses globally, right down to SME level,” Emma elaborates, speaking of the recent emerging industry trends. “Increasingly customers are pressurising businesses to be transparent about their sustainability, and with larger brands we are seeing this transparency reflected in their marketing and on websites with regards to carbon consumption.” The Paua team has built a culture that encourages growth, curiosity and creativity and instils passion into everything it does and Emma tells us that when working with ground breaking materials and creating premium products, the company never settle for anything less than the highest quality products for its customers, and therefore looks for quality team members when recruiting. “It is absolutely key that our team is driven by passion,” she enthuses. “We want our team to develop with the business and grow into new and more senior roles as we expand. We look for people that are passionate about sustainability, products and materials that are looking for a business that will be exciting, challenging and support their future growth.” With close connections to London, Southampton and Brighton, the company is able to reach a wide talent pool to continue to grow its talented team. In the south there is a fantastic business network of suppliers, and Paua has received, and continues to receive, excellent support from the local district council, business hubs and community in order to drive the business forward. With a number of new products tipped for launch next year, it’s no wonder that Paua was recently recognised in the Southern Enterprise Awards 2022 and bestowed with the prestigious title of Best Sustainable Packaging Protection Company. Now, as it looks to the future of sustainability, the company is on a mission to revolutionise the packaging market by eradicating single use materials with solutions that are environmentally sustainable, significantly reduce carbon footprint and provide superior performance. Maximum performance, with minimum impact on the environment. Contact: Emma Cox Company: Paua Trading Limited Web Address: www.pauapro.com
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