Jerry cans (or jerrycans) are a great way to transport fuels and other liquids safely. But where did the term jerry can come from? And how did the inventors arrive at their unique design? The first cans were produced in Germany in the 1930s. They were originally known as Wehrmacht-Einheitskanisters (roughly translated as Wehrmacht unit […]
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H&O Plastics help in mission to make the best cup of coffee possible
When David Faulkner started Extract Coffee Roasters, he and his co-founder had a clear vision of what they wanted the business to be. They wanted to roast good, sustainable coffee without all the pretentiousness that’s attached to some of the more modern coffee brands. He said: “I’m not actually a big coffee drinker, but I […]
Read more...16L Heavy-Duty buckets receive UN approval
H&O Plastics is pleased to announce that their 16L Heavy Duty plastic buckets, with metal fastening bands, have received UN certification in accordance with the United Nations’ guidelines on the transportation of dangerous goods. The extra-tough plastic containers went through a series of rigorous tests and was certified by industry packaging experts Smithers Pira. The […]
Read more...Choose a bucket colour to match your organisation’s brand personality
Here at H&O, we pride ourselves on offering the broadest choice when it comes to plastic containers. If you buy direct from the manufacturer, it means that you can enjoy extra flexibility when it comes to choosing your bucket’s size, style and colour. We think that choosing a container colour that matches your business is […]
Read more...Is your food packaging compliant with food-contact regulations?
If your business is involved in making or producing food and you package it up yourself, you must make sure you use a material and packaging which is suitable for food use. Today, most plastic containers will meet the requisite ‘food contact’ standards, but the results of using a non-food-safe packaging can be catastrophic. Plastic […]
Read more...Plastic container production methods
H&O Plastics manufacture and distribute buckets to businesses and individuals nationwide. We fulfil large contracts as well as smaller orders via our website. In total H&O plastics sell around two million plastic containers and other products every year. Designing, manufacturing and delivering this many buckets each year is by no means easy. Our Birkenhead factory […]
Read more...A bucket with lid for every occasion
Looking for a bucket with a lid? At H&O, all of our plastic containers come with lids (or at least the option of a lid). We don’t stop there though – because we manufacture lidded containers and sell them directly to the public it means that we can be flexible around the demands of our […]
Read more...Plastic chemical containers – ideal for manufacturers
Here at H&O we do a lot of business with manufacturers specialising in the production of chemicals, inks, dyes and other pigments. Our plastic containers are ideal for the storage and handling of sensitive materials which have the potential to harm the environment or even the people they come into contact with. Perfect for storing […]
Read more...Heavy duty buckets for building
Building supplies have to be tough and durable if they are going to withstand the stresses and strains of modern building sites. Here at H&O we know that builders, electricians, joiners and plumbers love sturdy supplies that can be used time and again. Investing in quality the first time round means that you don’t need […]
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