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The Benefits of Choosing the Right

          Corrugated Box Company





          Packaging is a vital step in the agricultural industry that determines   and transport of certain products. If there
          how produce moves from one location to another. A corrugated box is     are special considerations for the products
          one of the most widely accepted and broadly used packaging materials    such as partitioning or cushioning, these
                                                                                  should  be factored  in during the  design
          in the world. Companies choose corrugated because it is superior and    phase.
          more flexible than other materials.
                                                                                  The Lowest Price Isn’t Always the
          The right corrugated box company must help to deliver a proper          Lowest Price
          packing box to meet your needs. Any machinery limitations that slow     As noted above, the right box manufacturer
          the process down, that create inconsistencies in the graphics or in box   will make the packaging that best suits
          strength, or procedures that produce a lot of waste should be taken     your specific shipping and display needs.
          into consideration when choosing a corrugated supplier for your farm    They should always deliver on quality and
          or produce business.                                                    consistency at all times and without cutting
                                                                                  corners.
                                                                                  Choosing the Right Manufacturer
                                                                                  Reduces Wasted Boxes
                                                                                  Selecting a corrugated box company
                                                                                  simply  because  they’ve  given  you  the
                                                                                  lowest  up-front  quote  can  lead  to
                                                                                  major  cost  nightmares  down  the  line.  A
                                                                                  reputable manufacturer will most likely be
                                                                                  competitive in the marketplace as it is, and
                                                                                  will do everything possible to ensure your
                                                                                  box is consistently reliable — regardless of
                                                                                  the  quantity  you  order.  This  will  ensure
                                                                                  there is very little waste in their processes
                                                                                  and will result in the best value for money.

                                                                                  Investing in Quality Prevents
          The Benefits of Picking the         Important factors in choosing the best   Product Spoilage
          Right Company for Your              packaging include:                  Sometimes the corrugated box company
          Corrugated Box Needs                •  The  shelf  life  of  your  produce for   with  the  lowest  quote  (appealing  as  that
          Cost Saving                            ventilation                      quote may be) chooses low-quality paper
                                                                                  suppliers for your boxes. These substandard
          There  can  be  significant  cost-savings  in   •  Sunlight effects for proper shading  materials then lead to trouble with the
          choosing the right corrugated manufacturer.                             strength and durability of your product
          It’s not always the upfront price you should   •  The product weight to ensure box   packaging over an extended production.
          consider. A great manufacturer will work   strength                     This ultimately results in product being
          with you to understand the actual products   •  The number of commodities that will   lost or damaged during transit and your
          you’re  shipping  and  fulfill  your  shipping   fit inside the box to ensure proper fit  end consumers associating your product
          requirements exactly.                                                   with poor display qualities.
                                              How the box will be displayed to the end
          Tailored Packaging                  consumer to select appropriate graphics  Your Products Need Proper
          The  right  corrugated  box  company  will                              Protection
          truly understand the commodity you are   The  right  corrugated  box  company  will   Safety is an essential aspect of determining
          shipping and any nuances that come along   also work with you to understand any   the  best  packaging  option  —  especially
          with it.                            regulatory issues surrounding the packing




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