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

1. What is the purpose of the packaging?

  • Is the carton simply for protection during transportation of product and then immediately discarded?
  • Would the carton serve as storage for a continuous use product?
  • Will package be used as a point of purchase / point of sale advertising?
  • Should the packaging be reusable / returnable?