A trade-friendly redesign has seen Supercheap Auto’s SCA Bulb range recognised

For years, Supercheap Auto says accessing automotive globes has been a fiddly and frustrating process for workshops, particularly when they are packed in hard-to-open plastic blister packs. But now, it says that this is changing.
Supercheap Auto explains that its SCA Bulb range has just taken home a Silver Award for Sustainable Packaging / Plastics Alternative at the 2024 Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) Conference as part of the Packaging Innovation and Design Awards (PIDA), a respected program celebrating leadership in packaging across Australasia.
The new range features packaging that replaces traditional blister packs with compact, recyclable cardboard cartons designed specifically with the trade in mind.
The company says this award recognises not only a significant shift in environmental responsibility but also a major win for trade customers looking for practical, workshop-friendly solutions, while also marking a meaningful milestone for Supercheap Auto – reinforcing that trade-focused innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand.

Designed for the Workshop
The new SCA Bulb boxes are built for trade. Mechanics and workshop staff no longer need to wrestle with clamshells or hunt for scissors just to fit a globe.
The updated packaging allows for quick and easy access to the product inside, saving time and reducing frustration on the job.
With clearly printed part numbers on each box, technicians can quickly identify the right product without needing to remove it from the shelf.
Supercheap Auto notes that it is a small touch, but one that makes a real difference in high-paced workshop environments where time is money.
Better still, the boxes are compact and stackable, making them easier to store and organise in tool drawers, parts shelves or mobile vans, meaning no more bulky blister packs taking up valuable space or ending up cracked and broken at the bottom of a toolbox.
Streamlined ordering for trade
Supercheap Auto says the new packaging makes the process easier from end to end and reflects a growing understanding that the products trade customers rely on shouldn’t just work well, they should be easy to work with.
It states that same thinking extends beyond the shelf, with trade customers now able to reorder bulbs online in seconds via the Supercheap Auto Trade website.
Each box features a unique barcode, compatible with the website’s barcode scanner tool, making it faster than ever to restock your most-used parts: scan, reorder, and back to work.
For busy workshops juggling multiple jobs, a fast and simple digital reorder system means less downtime and more time in the bay.

Practical sustainability in action
This packaging shift is expected to eliminate 5.2 tonnes of PVC plastic from circulation within a single year.
That’s not only a win for the environment, it is a smart move in line with growing industry expectations for supply partners to step up on sustainability, says Supercheap Auto.
PVC blister packs are notoriously difficult to recycle and even harder to get into in a busy workshop. By moving to recyclable cardboard alternatives, Supercheap Auto says it is helping trade customers reduce their environmental impact with every globe they install.
The box and tray are made from recycled materials and can be recycled again, closing the loop and supporting true packaging circularity.

Super essentials for every workshop
In a sector where efficiency, reliability and practicality rule the day, Supercheap Auto says its new SCA bulb packaging ticks all the boxes, being smart, sustainable, and built for trade.
From bulbs to consumables and other everyday workshop essentials, Supercheap Auto Trade says it provides professionals with the stocked items they need to keep operations running smoothly, at competitive prices that make sense for business.

To access exclusive pricing and easy online ordering, register for a Supercheap Auto Trade account today at trade.supercheapauto.com.au