Packing case and method of manufacture thereof

A blank for a packing case, the blank having opposing first and second surfaces and comprising;

• a plurality of side panels, at least one base panel and a lid integrally connected together along fold lines such that the blank may be erected to define an enclosed interior volume of a packing case when the lid is in a closed configuration, wherein
• the blank comprises a first adhesive region on the first surface and a second adhesive region on the second surface, the first and second adhesive regions being arranged such that when the packing case is in an erected configuration and the lid is in the closed configuration, the first and second adhesive regions overlap;
• wherein
• each of the first and second adhesive regions comprises an adhesive substantially covered with a release liner, whereby when the blank is erected the release liners may be removed and the adhesives of the first and second adhesive regions adhered to each other to maintain the lid in the closed configuration.

A method for manufacturing a packing case, the method comprising:

• providing a blank comprising a plurality of side panels, at least one base panel and a lid integrally connected along fold lines and arranged such that the blank may be erected to define an enclosed interior volume of a packing case when the lid is in a closed configuration, wherein the blank comprises opposing first and second surfaces having respective first and second regions arranged such that when the packing case is in an erected configuration, the first and second regions overlap when the lid is in the closed configuration;
• folding the blank such that the first and second regions on the opposing first and second surfaces are accessible from a common side of the folded blank;
• applying adhesive to the first and second regions;
• and
• applying a release liner to each of the first and second regions so as to substantially cover the adhesive.