Manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment
HVAC equipment manufacturers use large corrugated boxes, EPS corner protectors, pallet wrap, and wooden crates for heavy units. The substantial size and weight of commercial cooling units means per-unit packaging weight is high. EPR obligations cover all packaging, and businesses should note that wooden pallets and crates may be in scope if they are single-trip packaging.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 28.25
Does SIC code 28.25 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 28.25 (Manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment) are subject to UK EPR packaging regulations if they meet the turnover threshold (annual turnover exceeding £1 million) and tonnage threshold (handling more than 25 tonnes of packaging per year). Both thresholds must be met.
What packaging do manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Large corrugated boxes, EPS corner protectors, Pallet wrap, Wooden crates (single-trip), Foam insulation padding. All primary, secondary, and transit packaging must be tracked by material type and weight, then reported to DEFRA via the RPD portal.
How much packaging does a typical business in this sector handle?
Typical SMEs in the manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment sector handle approximately 5-35 tonnes of packaging per year. This varies based on business size, product range, and supply chain complexity. Use our compliance checker for a personalised assessment.
Related SIC Codes
EPR compliance for manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment
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