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Products go through a lot of transportation, storage and handling to get from the manufacturer to the consumer. Particularly when it comes to fragile items, it is vitally important to package them properly to ensure that they arrive at their destinations intact. Packaging includes pallets, boxes and crates, but cushioning materials are also required to…
Recent shortages have underscored the vital role the supply chain plays in our everyday lives. The perceived ease with which products normally appear on our doorsteps and store shelves makes the supply chain easy to overlook, but it is in fact an immensely complex set of processes that involve everything from the procurement of raw…
Shipping heavy equipment demands a thoughtful approach, one that balances the intricacies of logistics with the practicalities of large-scale machinery movement. Whether you’re relocating a fleet of earthmovers or a single industrial crane, the journey from point A to B is seldom a straight line. Presented by the logistics experts at Creopack, this guide is…
Ever felt a pang of anxiety watching your products embark on their journey across continents? Your heart races, praying they’ll reach their destination unscathed. As a logistics manager, custom crating can help put your mind at ease. In this post, we unravel how custom crating, an often-overlooked aspect of the supply chain, could be the…
You may have heard about the process of rotomolding. This technology has become more popular in the last 20 years and has revolutionized the manufacturing process of many common items. But what exactly is rotomolding? Rotomolding, short for rotational molding, is a thermoplastic manufacturing process used to create seamless one-piece items using a unique plastic…
Corrugated cardboard is not the same as traditional cardboard. Getting them mixed up may cost you a loss of products, customers and future sales. But what exactly is corrugated packaging and what are its benefits? Find out in this article! What is a corrugated box? Corrugated cardboard is a type of cardboard made up of…
Consumers often underestimate all the work put into efficient packaging design. Packaging is needed in virtually every industry, including the food industry, durable consumer goods, medical field, e-commerce, and more. Packaging engineers play a very important role in this process, but what exactly do they do? What does a packaging engineer do? Packaging engineers design, develop…
Professional audio-visual equipment can often be very expensive. Damages caused by something as simple as a lack of proper transportation would be a shame. Equipment protection cases are therefore one of your most important investments. For example, this may be the case for transporting DJ equipment or PA systems. Here is how to transport sound…
With temperature fluctuations, high humidity levels and more, air and sea transport conditions are not always ideal for merchandise. Your products may be exposed to several conditions that can cause damage. They must therefore be protected well, especially if your products are made of metal or contain metal components. Find out why it’s important to…
The IP Code is an international standard developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission. It measures the level of protection and seal of a material, object, or in this case, a protective case. The IP rating always follows the same format: the letters IP followed by two digits (ex. IP23). These two digits each have their…