Custom corrugated boxes differ slightly from standard cardboard boxes. A cardboard box is one that’s made with a single layer of paper pulp, like a cereal box. A corrugated box will have three layers. The outside layers will be flat, though thicker than a cereal box, and the inside layer will be rippled, like an [...]
When it comes to packaging your products, you might think it’s last on the list of importance, but it’s the first thing your customers see when the package arrives on their doorstep. You want to make a good first impression to encourage repeat business. Part of that is how well you package and secure your [...]
No matter what kind of loads you pack and ship, you can definitely benefit from automated strapping equipment available in your facility. The bigger question is which strapping machine is going to be the best for your application? Here are the few different types of strapping machines and the considerations for choosing one. Manual [...]
The end of the year is a smart time to think about big investments – like stretch wrapper automation in your packaging and shipping process. Automated stretch wrapper purchases not only allow for tax savings for the current year, but also position you to start the new year ready to hit the ground running, growing [...]
When you’re looking at ways to manage costs, every second your products spend in the packing and shipping process counts. Packaging equipment such as automated taping machines can make a big difference in streamlining your operations. Increase Profitability with Automation There are many ways to optimize the process, including selecting the proper materials, organizing packaging [...]
To maintain the highest level of efficiency in your facility, you need to have the right supplies and tools. For most applications, poly strapping is the right choice. However, you need to have the right poly strapping tool to go along with it. Here’s what you need to know about buying a poly strapping tool. [...]
With the end of the year approaching and new budgets being created, it’s time to assess the materials used for shipping and determine other ways to increase efficiency and cost savings such as moving to a hybrid solution for your void filled materials. On the outside, mailers and boxes are standard shipping solutions, but inside [...]
Every e-commerce business wants to hit the right balance between saving on shipping and freight costs and making sure products arrive undamaged. Damaged products can take a toll on the bottom line in terms of replacement products, duplicated work, the cost of extra packing supplies, and additional shipping costs. Another loss that’s not as easy [...]
Ensuring the safety of your packages throughout the shipping process is a top concern as a plant manager or business owner. Nobody wants to hear a complaint from a customer that their items arrived broken due to poor packaging. One part of securing a package is the strapping you use. There are two main types [...]
This year’s record-breaking increase in online shopping has created additional challenges for businesses and their supply chains. Although shipping materials are still available, items such as boxes are needed to ship essential products for medical, pharmaceutical, and hygiene industries. To support essential businesses during COVID-19, there are other shipping solutions to consider. Shipping mailers are readily [...]
