U.S. manufacturing companies face enough challenges without having to overpay for custom shipping crates. Solutions for labor shortages are few and far between, solutions for freight costs are tough to find and even if materials are available, the pricing is usually going up rather than down. One crating solution many companies find helpful—rigid, thick paperboard,…
Tier sheets. Tie sheets. Pallet tier sheets. Divider sheets. Separator sheets. Tie boards. Layer sheets. Just as they go by many names, tier sheets also have many uses and benefits when compared to similar plastic, wood and cardboard products. Learn more about this versatile tier sheet option and uses for your storage, shipping and handling…
If you’ve been a long-time pallets buyer, you may not be aware that many companies use slip sheets instead of pallets. From custom capabilities and cost savings to recyclability, space saving and improved safety, slip sheets bring numerous benefits with them. What is a Slip Sheet and How Does It Compare to a Pallet? Slip…
Thick chipboard means multiple things to multiple people but as a chipboard manufacturer, we’re here to give you the facts, starting with the basics: The base paper is often referred to as “chip” – though the technical industry description is “uncoated recycled paperboard” – also known as “URB” (Yes, if you read that carefully, the…
Paperboard, especially laminated paperboard – the glued combination of multiple papers – is arguably the most versatile packaging material available. If you need a little convincing before you consider the switch from plastic to paperboard, here are four reasons why laminated paperboard ranks high among alternatives to plastic packaging. Paperboard vs. Plastic – A Uniquely…
How does thick paperboard compare to plastic? Wood? Corrugated? Paperboard? In this post, we want to touch briefly on the wide range of use cases for heavy paperboard, made possible by the many benefits when compared to other materials. The process of laminating (gluing) multiple plies of many different kinds of paper provides amazing flexibility…
Dura-Fibre, a Menasha-based paperboard manufacturer, has been selected to provide specialty laminated paperboard sleeves and inserts for some of the US novel coronavirus vaccines during shipment. The company’s multi-ply laminated and die-cut sleeve is a part of a sophisticated packaging and cold chain distribution system aimed at providing critical temperature control for shipping the vaccines….
The Challenge: Can Tier Sheet Manufacturers Lower Supply Chain Costs and Maintain Safety? As companies look for second- and third-generation supply chain optimization, cost savings and operational improvements may seem difficult to find. As an engineered water solutions manufacturer discovered, partnering with tier sheet manufacturers on new packaging was one key area in which to wring…
The Challenge: New Location, Inadequate Crates As companies focus on improving supply chains to optimize inventory, delivery costs, and speed to market, changes in process often pose new problems for their packaging plan. In this case, a major long-haul truck manufacturer was making major changes to its parts distribution model, adding new stress to the…
Dura-Fibre has launched a new crate sample program, which will offer customers quick, custom-produced representations of sample Dura-Crates. “We will now provide crate samples in a similar fashion to other Dura-Fibre products,” said Terri Black, Business Development Manager. “Crate samples are custom-designed, free of charge, and readily available to benefit customers.” With the new sample…
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