How to Buy Corrugated

When buying corrugated there are a few things to keep in mind and consider:

1. What is the purpose of the packaging?

2. What product am I putting in the carton?

3. How soon do I need my corrugated packaging?

4. Will the carton be printed?

5. If used for shipping, how am I going to ship the carton?

6. Will my product need additional inner-packing for cushioning?

7. Is my product hazardous?

8. Is my product food?

9. Corrugated comes in different grades. What board grade will my package require?

10. Can WPC help me redesign my package to be more effective?
Questions and Answers

5. If used for shipping, how am I going to ship the carton?

  • Will product be shipped individually (UPS, US Postal Service) from customer, or will it go bulk to end destination?
  • How will boxes be palletized? Will loads be double / triple stacked in transit or in storage?
  • What environmental conditions will the box be exposed to (humidity, salt air, heat, cold)?
  • Is returnable / reusable packaging required?