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5 Star introduces Collapsible Flight Cases
Our newest addition to our range of flight case designs is the fully collapsible transit case. This custom case was built for leading movie and TV consumable supplier That's a Wrap to transport a large seat unit. The design features fully removable side and end panels that can be placed into the base of the case, allowing the case to be collapsed and transported 'flat pack'. The collapsed flight case is approximately 1 metre shorter than when assembled, allowing a massive cost saving in transporting the empty case over a standard flight case of the same size. Available with stacking cups to allow the collapsed case to be stacked.
Available to purchase directly online at:
Collapsible Transit Case (5star-cases.com)
Alternatively, contact our sales team for custom sizing:
5 Star Is Awarded ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification
5 Star Cases is pleased to announce that we have been awarded with a ISO9001 Quality Management certificate as part of our continuous quality improvement efforts.
ISO 9001 is an internationally recognized standard for Quality Management Systems that provides a framework and set of principles to ensure effective processes and people to consistently deliver quality products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
It is the most widely used Quality Management System standard in the world and receiving our certification is part of 5 Star's commitment to continuous improvement and to the quality of our products and services.
5 Star Cases Is A Proud Sponsor Of The TPi Awards 2024
On 26 February 2024, the live events industry’s biggest night out will return for its 23rd year to recognise the incredible feats achieved in the world of live touring in the past 12 months.
At the record-breaking 2023 event, which saw 1,736 industry professionals from across the globe descend on Evolution, London, the 2024 event is set to be bigger and better than ever.
In 2024, 5 Star Cases is sponsoring the 'Favourite Freight Company' category, which aims to highlight the important role freight & flight case companies play in the live events industry.
To read more about the TPi Awards 2024, visit...
5 Star Cases Change of Ownership: A New Era Begins
5 Star Cases, the UK’s leading flight case manufacturer, is delighted to announce that following the retirement of Keith Sykes in 2020, the company is now under a change of ownership with Managing Director Justin Locks and Operations Director Ingus Lasinskis taking over Keith’s shareholding of 5 Star Group Holdings.
Keith, a stalwart in the company's history, began his journey with Ipswich-based ProTect Cases in the early 1980’s, which was acquired by 5 Star Cases in 1991 and two years later he ascended to the position of director and shareholder, acquiring the company, along with Mossman Trunks, in 2008.
In 2012, Justin Locks, the company’s General Manager, was appointed Operations Director, also acquiring a shareholding in 5 Star Group Holdings in 2016 and becoming Keith’s business partner. With Keith slowly stepping back in 2020, Justin took the helm as Managing Director. At this time, Ingus, with an impressive tenure at the company, was promoted to Operations Director after around 15 years of dedicated service in other managerial roles within the company.
“I’m extremely proud to have been part of taking 5 Star from humble beginnings to where it is now,” says Keith. “Justin and Ingus have been integral of that and it’s gratifying to know that I leave it in such good hands.” The transition marks an exciting chapter in 5 Star Cases' history, and the new partnership with Justin and Ingus at the helm, who continue to be committed to upholding the company's reputation for excellence and innovation in the field of flight case manufacturing. “I have learned a lot from Keith over the 26 years I have worked with him,” concludes Justin, “Both Ingus and I are grateful to him for putting his trust in us and handing over the 5 Star reins. We wish him a very happy retirement and are looking forward to doing his legacy justice.”
IP67 Cases Available From 5 Star Cases
Our IP67 cases are a range of IP67 rated plastic cases designed to protect your equipment in the harshest conditions. Made from ultra strong glass fibre reinforced plastic, these cases ensure the highest durability and impact resistance in any situation.
While 5 Star Cases has offered several IP67 case ranges for a number of years, we now stock a select range of IP67 cases that are available for fast despatch, and can be supplied empty or with 'pick & pluck' foam. This makes them ideal for any last minute requirements.
To order your IP67 case today, visit:
https://www.5star-cases.com/shop/47-ip67-cases
Or why not have a bespoke CNC machined polyethylene foam insert, which is made exactly to your specifications and ensures the best protection for your equipment? For more information on foam inserts follow the link below or contact our sales team:
Introducing Our New Range of Budget Crates
To celebrate a year of the Crates By Design brand, we have launched a new range of budget packing crates.
Available in two sizes, with options for either skids or casters, these crates offer the 5 Star quality we are known for without breaking the bank.
As with all of our packing crates, these crates are CNC-machined for accuracy and repeatability from 18mm durable OSB (Oriented Strand Board), but are fixed together with screws instead of our signature sprung metal clasps to secure the individual panels to each other. All of our budget packing crates feature screw pilot holes for easy construction and are supplied with fixings.
To order your packing crate today, visit:
https://www.5star-cases.com/shop/105-wooden-packing-crates
5 Star Breaking Mental Health Stigma
As one of Europe’s leading flight case manufacturers, 5 Star Cases has been serving multiple industries for over 40 years with products that ensure safe and secure transport of vital goods around the world. From entertainment, medical and telecoms to motorsports, many companies & organisations have entrusted us and our 75+ strong team to deliver the packaging solutions they require to successfully run their businesses. For 5 Star, building a team who trust each other, lean on one another, and share common values has been its utmost priority right from the start. This also includes normalising discussions about mental health at work and breaking down barriers when it comes to the stigma of mental illness.
According to 5 Star’s Accounts & HR Manager Kirsty Locks, authentic human connections need to start with treating every member of the team as an individual and ensuring everyone feels that they belong. “This is what creates true diversity and inclusion, and that’s why we’ve been so passionate about advocating this within our team,” says Kirsty. “For everyone to feel they belong, this also means being vulnerable at times, which is why we have been integrating mental health and wellbeing services within our workplace to keep employees happy and in a healthy state of mind.”
The company has taken some important steps to ensure the mental wellbeing of its workforce is being looked after. “We’ve always known how important our staff’s mental wellbeing is, but during the pandemic we realised just how vital it is, so we did something more about it. We signed up for The Healthy Workplace, funded by Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council and delivered by Everyone Health Ltd. The Healthy Workplace service supports workplaces across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to improve the health and wellbeing of their employees. 5 Star is also running an EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) in partnership with Peninsula and Health Assured, which includes mental and wellbeing support for all employees and their families, including phone and face to face appointments,” Kirsty explains.
To continue reading or for more information on our approach to mental health wellbeing visit...
www.5star-cases.com/breaking-mental-health-stigma/
5 Star Launches New Range of Packing Crates
At 5 Star Cases we are always looking to improve on our product range, and our new wooden packing crates are a cost-effective alternative to flight cases, without compromising on quality. Our crate development has been in the pipeline for a number of years, and we decided that now was the right time to finish this project.
Utilising our existing facilities & experience, we can offer bespoke crates in almost any size, with crates even available with internal foam lining, with casters for easier transport or movement, or with company branding to the exterior.
Available in a range of standard sizes, our packing crates will find uses in all industry sectors and applications, from aerospace to engineering, among many others.
Contact our sales team on +44 (0)1945 427000 or sales@5star-cases.com, or for more info visit...
www.5star-cases.com/crates-by-design/
5 Star Joins the Living Wage Employer Scheme
5 Star Cases is proud to announce that we are now a licenced Living Wage Employer.
Although 5 Star has always been committed to paying our staff a fair wage & has been paying above the real living wage for a number of years, we wanted to get this accreditation to show our continued commitment to pay all our staff at least the actual living wage, not just the minimum, regardless of age and length of service.
Our Personnel Manager at 5 Star, Kirsty Locks, comments; "One of our most important assets and years of success at 5 Star has been, and continues to be, down to the great team of people we have working for us. We hope this accreditation shows any potential staff that may wish to join the company that they will be important to us, and that we invest in our team, as we continue to grow and expand the workforce"
Visit the Living Wage Foundation's website below for more information on what it means to be a Living Wage Employer:
5 Star Now Offering Genuine Peli™ Cases
Now available to purchase from 5 Star Cases is a wide range of official Peli™ cases, available with either 'pick & pluck' foam, or bespoke CNC foam inserts, tailor made to meet any requirements. Dustproof, waterproof & crushproof, Peli cases are a strong & durable alternative to flight cases, that can be used in the most extreme of conditions.
Contact our sales team on +44 (0)1945 427000 or sales@5star-cases.com, or for more info visit...
