Plants protected in post by pillows
December 1st 2005

Posting delicate plants of all shapes and sizes safely and without damage posed a problem for Larch Cottage Nurseries - until they tried Easypack's innovative Cassette system.

Mail order is a quick and convenient way to purchase all manner of trees, shrubs and plants. The challenge is to provide safe packaging that offers support and protection without spoiling. Easypack's solution is the Easyair Cassette, producing large tubular air pillows of any length on demand, with softness controlled by the packer. Larch Cottage Nurseries have found the system to be efficient and inexpensive and report no damages since use.

Mail order co-ordinator Lynn Newton said: "Our customers are now commenting on how well packed their plants are and their good condition. I find the Cassette saves so much time packing the plants compared to shredded paper and bubble wrap.

We use it for everything - holding plant pots in place, using large pillows to protect the plants, especially the tall ones, and of course the bags are excellent at filling spaces in the box."

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