What are target applications for Fiber Interior Packaging?

• Product needs protection from damage in shipping
• Current packaging process is labor intensive
• Packaging needs to be more sustainable / environmentally friendly
• Product weight is 100 lbs. or less

 

To which product applications does Fiber Interior Packaging apply?

• Many E-Commerce items
• Containers
  • Bottles, Jars, and Cans
• Automotive parts and accessories
• Exercise equipment
• Outdoor equipment
• Small engines
• Power tools
• Industrial B2B products
• Paint Cans
• Lights
• Cooking oils
• Batteries
• Compressors
• HVAC equipment
• Health supplements
• and more!

 

What types of packaging materials does Fiber Interior Packaging typically replace?

• Foams including expanded polystyrene, aka eps or styrofoam, foam in a bag and foam in place
  • These foams
    • Cannot be easily recycled
    • Are not seen as environmentally responsible
    • Require more space because the parts do not nest
• Corrugated die-cuts
  • Highly labor-intensive
  • Not molded to fit contours of the item
  • Can require multiple parts
• Honeycomb
  • Parts do not nest and require more space
  • Not molded to fit contours of the item

• Bubble Wrap
  • Often created with toxins that can be harmful
  • Resistant to biodegradation
  • Items must be individually wrapped and taped for shipping which is very time-consuming and labor-intensive

 

What will Fiber Interior Packaging parts cost for my application?

• A price estimate can be provided in just a few days once we receive your product and/or a drawing with dimensions and annual volumes

 

What is the timeline for creating my new Fiber Interior Packaging parts?

• Assuming the above preliminary pricing meets your requirements, we will require a sample of the part to design the tooling and provide a formal quote
  • Samples
    • Once you have approved the design and pricing, we will require a Purchase Order for the production of samples to begin
  • Production
    • Production can be initiated once we receive approval of samples and a Purchase Order for production of parts to begin

 

How can Fiber Interior Packaging parts be disposed of?

• Since they’re produced from 100% paper products, parts can easily be re-entered into any paper or corrugated waste stream.

Benefits of Testing Your Packaging

• Ensure product & package protection with or ISTA 6 testing and certification services.
• Great Northern’s ISTA 6 Test Lab exposes packages to conditions and hazards including:
  • Vibration
  • Inclines
  • Material Handling
  • Free-fall Drops
  • Compression
• Testing your packaging solution before sending it to your end-user ensures that your product will arrive damage free every time! Click here to learn more about our testing facility.

 

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