Regardless of the product inside the packaging, consumers will expect their package to arrive on time, within managed costs and in perfect condition – this is something that is especially important when considering packaging for fragile items. During any type of transportation, there will inevitably be some accidental knocks and bumps along the way from A to B. However, fragile […]
Read MoreBoth corrugated cardboard and cartonboard/fibreboard are commonly used products in the packaging industry and whilst they essentially derive from the same source – wood pulp made into paper – the two materials have a number of distinct properties, making them suited for varying purposes. The most noticeable difference of all between the two, however, is strength. Corrugated Cardboard Corrugated cardboard […]
Read MoreThe strength of corrugated cardboard depends on its composition. Corrugated cardboard is designed to provide strength and protect whatever it is holding inside. It is available in a number of different grades with varying paper weights and finishes depending on the requirements of the end user. Some types offer exceptional strength and rigidity and support high stacking during transportation, whereas […]
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Both cardboard and plastic are highly popular materials used in the packing industry. The use of paper and the subsequent development of cardboard for storage has a long-standing history with corrugated cardboard remaining a universally popular form of packaging. Plastic, however, has a relatively more recent history, the birth of the modern-day synthetic plastics era is usually attributed to Leo […]
Read MoreCorrugated cardboard is a durable material made from paper whose primary use is in the packing industry. It is essentially composed of three layers of thick paper – an outer and inner layer, with a third sheet ruffled into waves (fluting) in between the two. Corrugated cardboard remains one of the most popular forms of packaging and is widely used […]
Read MorePackaging is an unavoidable part of life, it exists to enclose or protect products for transportation, distribution, storage, sale and use – it also serves as a marketing tool for building brand recognition. Corrugated cardboard packaging has long been one of the most universally popular forms of packaging, boasting qualities of strength, robustness and is lightweight, whilst minimising economic and […]
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