Paperboard Grades

Our last post focused on a variety of paper types and brief descriptions of what each type of paper offers. This post will be focused on different paperboard grades. Paperboard is a type of paper but generally thicker than printer paper and is commonly used in a variety of packaging applications. We will be focusing […]

Different Paper Types

We are going to write a few posts highlighting the variety of paper types, grades, and some common terms when dealing with paper. Paper is a matted or felted sheet, usually composed of plant fiber. Over the years, paper has been made from a variety of materials including hemp, cotton, sugar cane, and straw. Today […]

Box Size & How To Measure

There is often confusion when ordering boxes on the way to measure for them. Many times people have the box faced in the wrong direction when measuring, then the boxes are delivered the size is completely different from what they measured for. Another common mistake is mixing up the numbers when reading the box size. […]

Shrink Wrap Tubing & It’s Many Advantages

Shrink wrap tubing can help to protect your products the same as a centerfold shrink wrap or shrink wrap bags. Shrink wrap tubing does have several advantages in certain situations though. We will discuss that shortly. As you can see from the roll to the right, shrink wrap tubing comes on a roll and is […]

Packaging During Transport

The transportation of goods from point of production to point of consumption involves a variety of transport modes, handling techniques, and exterior environments. With proper packaging the transportation of products can be more efficient and help reduce product loss. The transportation of products can often cause stress and result in product loss. Designing packaging to […]

How Unit Loads Can Save Your Business Money

Shipping your goods in unit load quantities can benefit your business in many ways. It is more efficient to ship one 3,000 lb. load than it is to ship 1,000, 3lb loads. In this article we will go over some of the ways unit loads can benefit you and your business. A unit load is […]

When is Packaging Used?

Packaging plays an important role in the world we live in. Many people do not pay any attention to the many ways that packaging impacts our lives. Before modern packaging, many of our ancestors used primitive packaging to make their lives easier. Basic packaging and carrying devices for early hunting and gathering communities were used […]

Protecting Your Products Against Transportation Shock

There are millions of fragile and delicate items that are transported every hour of every day. Anybody packaging products delicate or durable should consider the possibility of transportation shock. Transportation shock can come from a variety of different external factors during transportation. Those external factors can range from the vibration of the transportation vehicle to […]