A Guide to Packing Materials From The Relocation Specialists

At Cube Relo, we don’t just deal with office relocation but also home removals too. Although we offer a comprehensive service which takes care of everything from pre-move planning to packing, removal to unpacking again, many of our clients prefer to pack their items themselves. This is fine by us but we thought that we’d put together this handy guide on the types of packing materials that can be used, along with what they are suitable for.

1 – Bubblewrap – bubblewrap is made from two sheets of polythene which are stuck together using a machine that traps air in between the sheets. This air acts as a cushion if the item wrapped in it is bumped or dropped, helping to stop the item from getting damaged. It is ideal for many things found within your home such as wrapping ornaments, plates and mirrors. However it’s important to note that it is not suitable for paintings or other pieces of fine art. This is due to the fact that chemicals used in the production of bubblewrap can cause damage to canvases whilst it can also trap heat and moisture which causes ‘sweating’ or even mould to occur.

2 – Packing Peanuts – packing peanuts are peanut shaped pieces of polystyrene and are wonderful for placing around a series of small items that are packed together in a box. Similar to bubblewrap, they will help cushion the contents of a box from bumps and blows.

3 – Foam – foam usually comes on large rolls and it easy to use. Simply unroll the required length, cut off and wrap around the desired item. Foam will help to absorb the impact of drops or bumps helping to protect the item inside. As with bubblewrap, due to the chemicals used in the production of the foam, it’s not suitable for using to pack paintings.

4 – Breathable Fabric – although breathable fabric will not absorb much of an impact, it is ideal for wrapping around objects that might get scratched or torn such as glass or paintings.
If you would like any further assistance or advice about packing, or would like to know more about our domestic relocation service, please contact us.

We understand the different requirements of different sectors

During the summer holiday, many universities and colleges may have a reorganisation or expansion. If your facilities or departments have such a plan, let us, Cube Relocation, help you manage your projects. We understand that different sectors, including universities, have their own unique requirements. With a specialist moving team, we strive to make your move as smooth and simple as possible. With our dedication and experience, you can be sure of a satisfactory service: http://www.cuberelo.hk/corporate-relocation-services/public-sector-relocation/

We can Cater for all Your Storage and Moving Requirements

In general, many companies are likely to require storage facilities when going through a relocation process. Choosing Cube Relocation as your service provider, you can be assured that your requirements are well catered for. We not only help you move smoothly and professionally, but can arrange our sister company, Cube Self Storage, to store your office furniture, cabinets and documents too. Storage room sizes range from 12 to 35 square feet to suit your company needs. If you are planning to move as well as store items offsite for a while, don’t hesitate to contact us: http://www.cuberelo.hk/en/contact/

We can offer you various specialist services

Whatever business you are running, and however big or small the size, good planning and organisation are key for your success and expansion. At Cube Relocation, we can help you run your business even more efficiently through a wide spectrum of specialist services. As well as providing local and international relocations, we also offer services such as plastic crate hire, self storage rental, record management, as well as document shredding and recycling solutions. To learn more about what we do, take a look at our website: http://www.cuberelo.hk/en/about-us/

We understand the Essentials of Your Relocation…

Some people still have the misconception that any removal company can take on relocation tasks. Staff from those moving firms may be capable of moving items from one location to another, they may not be able to handle the more technical IT equipment. We understand that computer migration is one of the important parts of office relocation. That’s why you need to have an expert like us to dismantle and reassemble your IT system properly. At Cube, our project co-ordinators will relocate your PCs, workstations and related devices with great care. They will make sure your data is kept safe, and will help you resume your work as soon as possible after the move: http://www.cuberelo.hk/en/proven-corporate-it-relocation-experts/

A Professional and Personal Service…

We are not the only relocation company in town, so why do we stand out in the crowd? We believe our professionalism and personal touch are what make us so different. We provide an all round service that makes your life easier. Before the move, we help you plan ahead according to your needs. During the move itself, we provide all sorts of physical assistance such as furniture dismantling and reassembly, IT migration and site cleaning etc. When the move is finished, we still carry on our work including unpacking and reconnecting computer equipment and other post move support. For more about our relocation service, click here: http://www.cuberelo.hk/en/corporate-relocation-services/

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Experts in Every Type of Move…

We are office relocation experts, but that doesn’t mean our services are limited to corporate firms. At Cube Relocation, we help specialist fields such as clinics, hospitals and health centres move as well. Our trained and knowledgeable project managers are able to meet you and discuss the move in great details; meanwhile our professional team can handle your medical equipment and devices with extra care. What’s more, we can provide crates with numbered seals to move your medical records, ensuring that they are safe and remain confidential. If you need our specialist service, do get in touch: http://www.cuberelo.hk/en/factories-and-machinery/hospitals-and-laboratories/

Professional and flexible service

At Cube Relocation, we endeavour to provide a professional and flexible service. We understand that Hong Kong people have a work hard ethic. Even in the middle of a relocation project, you still want to carry on with your business as usual. Our 24/7 services fit in with your daily operation perfectly. More importantly should an emergency issue arise, we are able to swiftly provide our recovery service. http://www.cuberelo.hk/en/corporate-relocation-services/247-services/

Peace of Mind for Your Records and Data

When you are relocating to a new office, it makes sense to discard your piles of unwanted documents and digital data prior to the move. By choosing us to take care of your relocation project, you can let our sister company, Cube RMS, carry out the document shredding solutions too. Your unwanted confidential records will be shredded and compacted; while your digital data will be destroyed or incinerated. All destructions will be documented with a certificate, to give you peace of mind. For more, click here: http://www.cuberelo.hk/en/environment/confidential-document-shredding/

Time for a Revamp?

In Hong Kong, there are constant hotel projects in order to meet rapid rise in tourists visiting the city, particularly from mainland China. To keep your hotel business competitive and profitable, an up-to-date refurbishment is often required. At Cube Relocation, we help you take on projects such as hotel renovation and new furniture installation programmes. With projects big and small, we will strive to accommodate your individual needs. For more details please get in touch: http://www.cuberelo.hk/en/factories-and-machinery/hotel-refurbishment-projects/

Celebrate the Olympics with Our Twitter Race

Did you watch the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony? We did and we absolutely loved the all-British theme from the industrial revolution right through to Her Majesty The Queen leaping out of an airplane with James Bond!

So far we have also delighted in the events that have been held and Team Hong Kong’s collection of amazing efforts so far. So inspired by their progress, at Edward Baden we’ve decided to hold our own race on Twitter.

Make sure you follow us on Twitter as we announce our Twitter Race where you could win a free day’s consultancy*. All you have to do to win is be the first person to message us with the day’s gold medal winners. Watch out for our special tweets to find out more.

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