Thursday, 27 August 2015

Cardboard Packaging - Unparalleled Versatility

In recent years, innovation in corrugated packaging solutions has meant that superfluous layers of packaging material can now be eliminated, with the solution still delivering equal if not greater levels of structural durability and protection to the products housed inside.
Here are some great reasons why cardboard packaging is the way to go:
Protective
As a material, the structurally strong design that defines corrugated carton provides the perfect cushioning and stability for consumer products of almost any weight and size, protecting them during long distance freighting and often many rounds of handling. Most corrugated boxes include one layer of arched paper fluting sandwiched between two outer liners, and can vary greatly in size and thickness depending on the level of protection and resilience required.
Corrugated board also provides that physical barrier, helping to prevent moisture and other factors from reaching and affecting the product being transported. This is especially important when the product is food, or other sensitive materials such as medicine, electronics or chemicals. Corrugated cardboard provides a necessary barrier of protection and stability, allowing the product to be shipped from A to B with minimal damage or disturbance.
Customisable
With a broad range of board types, thicknesses, treatments, adhesives, coatings and even flame resistant features, corrugated packaging cartons provide a highly customisable and versatile option for shipping, packaging and storage needs for almost any industry.
The nature of cardboard is such that it can suit any product, and can be folded or bent into nearly any shape or configuration, to accommodate even the most specific of packaging requirements. The board provides a myriad of printing, embossing and other finishing options to allow branding and customisation, with the ability to easily print directly onto the carton, from single colour applications to high-resolution graphics. Anything you can do on paper, can be done on cardboard!
Logistically Efficient & Cost-effective
Corrugated cardboard boxes are one of the least expensive types of carton available. They do not cost a lot to manufacture and are fast and easy to fill. The material is also very lightweight, helping to keep freight costs at a minimum.
Additionally, corrugated cardboard delivers retail businesses a level of efficiency beyond compare. With the advent of shipper displays, products can now be boxed, shipped, unpacked and placed on the shelf, ready for sale all using the same packaging.
All in all, corrugated cardboard definitely stacks up as an eco-friendly, yet protective and economical logistics packaging solution. Its boundless versatility and potential for customisation make it the stand out option, with all other packaging materials yet to present a truly competitive alternative.
The team at Production Packaging Innovations supply an array of logistics and marketing packaging solutions to many industries. As problem solvers, we use a range of materials to ensure we provide only the best packaging solutions for our clients. Our team of design engineers can help you with an economical, safe, attractive and environmentally friendly product, custom designed to suit your needs.
Call the team today on 1800 258 000 for more information.

Thursday, 20 August 2015

Sustainability - Why Corrugated Cardboard Packaging Is Still King

In a world where the overuse of paper-based products is often deemed environmentally inconsiderate, corrugated cardboard remains the predominant packaging material of choice for many consumer industries and big brands – even for environmentally conscious companies. Why is that, you ask? There are various reasons for this. Corrugated cardboard is incredibly versatile and customisable, and provides a high level of protection at low cost that just cannot be beaten by most alternatives.
But let’s delve a little deeper. Here we have outlined the main reasons why corrugated cardboard is still king:
Recyclable
Corrugated board is an eco-friendly packaging material, comprised of recyclable materials like used cardboard carton and old newspapers. Among the most widely recycled material globally, some corrugated board is even made from 100% recycled materials – that can’t be beaten! The average composition is from 70 to 90% recycled materials, which still beats plastic and wood packaging by a long shot.

Moreover, corrugated cardboard is often produced without the use of dyes or bleaches, further reducing its footprint and level of recyclability.
Corrugated packaging is also reusable - many times cartons are folded up and stored for use again in offices, at home and in some stores.
Energy-Efficient
This recycling and reusing of corrugated cardboard has a knock-on effect, helping to reduce the energy and other resources required to produce it in the first place.
Since it is sustainably created using a high percentage of recycled materials, the energy required to produce corrugated packaging is greatly reduced. Often made from locally available recycled materials, transportation costs for manufacturing remain lower than if the materials had to be imported or freighted long distances. 
More benefits!
All in all, cardboard has become one of the most ‘green’ logistics packaging solutions available globally. If you are looking for an eco-friendly, yet economical packaging solution to fit your needs, ask the expert team at Production Packaging Innovations.
The specialists at Production Packaging Innovations provide premium packaging solutions to a wide range of clients across many industries. Our qualified and experienced engineers will custom design an environmentally friendly and efficient packaging solution to suit the individual requirements of your business.
Ask us how - enquire today on 1800 258 000.

Tuesday, 4 August 2015

Attractive and Safe Cardboard Packaging Designs



For effective transportation, protection and presentation of products, cardboard boxes play a very important role. They not only cover the product but can also be a means of decorating it and making it look more attractive. A wide variety of products including fresh fruit & vegetables, beverages, meat & poultry, dairy, horticulture, seafood and industrial manufacturing can be packed in cardboard boxes. Packaging companies are emerging with innovating designs and techniques in cardboard packaging design. With creative thinking they are bringing new ideas every day to make the packaging more effective as well as attractive.

Keeping in mind the versatility of use of cardboard packaging design, they are available in all sorts of sizes, shapes, gauges and configurations. They can be single face, double faced, double wall, triple wall board, duo-arch board or solid fibre board. Manufacturers produce them using recycled fibre and craft paper so they are also environmentally friendly. The quality of products is also ensured and the boxes are produced as per standards. Boxes of different strength and thickness can be manufactured according to the product. Quality cardboard packaging solutions are available to cater the needs of commercial, consumer and industrial industries. Specialist papers like recycled mediums and semi- chemical papers used in the horticultural, meat, and dairy industries as well as high-end coated papers are also used by various manufacturers.
 
Every customer has his own preferences and design priorities. For such needs customised cardboard packaging design solutions are also available in the market. They try to meet specific requirements of the customers by providing tailor made cardboard packages. One can choose from a range of colours, designs, prints and sizes as per the requirement. The design department is there to assist the customers in choosing the best packaging option that perfectly suits their requirement. They use the best quality material in the production of cardboard packaging and still offer competitive prices according to the client’s budget. Before actually delivering the package, the suppliers also show samples to the customers for complete customer satisfaction. 

Speciality box designs are also available which offer great flexibility of use. Self-locking and die cut designs are available which are suitable both for transportation and purposes where the product needs to be displayed. A typical design of cartons locks together without the use of tape and can be opened and closed easily. Some designs of cartons are such that they will lock into place with a simple tap on the sides of the box. Self-locking cartons are also there in which the box get incorporated and inserted into a single piece. 

Companies offering cardboard packaging design provide timely delivery of the products. They offer excellent customer service and support to their clients. They are well-known for their on-time delivery of products and according to customer’s schedule. The staff and workers are highly experienced and offer consumer friendly services aiming to provide customer satisfaction. They aim at regularly improving packaging outcomes to ensure good business relationships. They offer highly affordable packaging with best possible services meeting the challenging needs of customers.