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Corrugated Packaging

Revolutionizing Corrugated Packaging: Custom Solutions for E-commerce, Retail, and Sustainable Supply Chains

Corrugated packaging, characterized by its fluted medium sandwiched between liner boards, has become the backbone of modern commerce. This versatile material plays a crucial role in protecting products, enhancing brand visibility, and meeting sustainability goals across various industries.

At Lamar Packaging Systems, we bring decades of expertise to the corrugated packaging industry. Our innovative solutions are designed to address the complex challenges of product protection, brand presentation, and environmental responsibility. We’re committed to delivering packaging that safeguards your products, elevates your brand, and contributes to a more sustainable future.

The Power of Corrugated Packaging: Versatility, Strength, and Sustainability

Versatility and Adaptability

Corrugated packaging’s remarkable versatility allows it to be molded into virtually any shape or size. Whether you’re shipping delicate electronics, sturdy automotive parts, or perishable food items, there’s a corrugated solution that fits perfectly. This adaptability extends to custom sizes that minimize void fill and reduce shipping costs, unique shapes that enhance shelf appeal for retail display, and internal fitments that provide extra protection for fragile items.

Diverse Range of Corrugated Solutions

At Lamar Packaging Systems, we offer a comprehensive range of corrugated packaging solutions to meet your diverse needs:

Cardboard Boxes: Our sturdy cardboard boxes are perfect for shipping, storage, and retail applications. We offer a variety of sizes and strengths to suit any product.
Corrugated Boxes: Our corrugated boxes provide superior protection for your products during transit and storage. They’re available in various flute profiles to meet different strength requirements.
Product Packaging: We design and manufacture custom product packaging that not only protects your items but also enhances their presentation on store shelves.
Shelf-Ready Packaging: Our shelf-ready packaging solutions are designed to transition seamlessly from shipping to retail display, saving time and labor costs for retailers.

We produce a wide range of carton types to meet your specific needs:

Regular slotted cartons (RSC)
Full over-lap cartons (FOL)
Center special slotted containers (CSSC)
One-piece folders (OPF)
Five-panel folders (FPF)
Die-cut cartons and more

Our interior packaging solutions include:

Corrugated die-cuts
Partitions
Pads
Build-up blocks (BUB)

Strength and Protection

The primary function of any packaging is to protect its contents, and corrugated excels here. The fluted design provides exceptional shock absorption and crush resistance, safeguarding products during transit and storage. The strength of corrugated packaging is customizable, allowing for the perfect balance between protection and material usage.

We offer a range of corrugated materials to meet your strength requirements:

Single-face rolls
Single-wall sheets in E-flute, B-flute, C-flute
Double-wall sheets in BC-flute
Triple-wall in various flute combinations

Various corrugate test weights are available from ECT-32 to ECT-81, ensuring we can meet the most demanding protection needs.

Cost-Effectiveness

One of the key advantages of corrugated packaging is its excellent balance of performance and affordability. The lightweight nature of corrugated materials significantly reduces shipping costs, especially for long-distance transportation. Moreover, the ability to produce corrugated packaging in bulk lowers per-unit costs, making it an economical choice for businesses of all sizes.

Sustainability Benefits

In an era of increasing environmental consciousness, corrugated packaging stands out as a truly green solution. Made primarily from sustainably managed forests, corrugated packaging has a low carbon footprint from the start. It’s highly recyclable, with over 90% of corrugated boxes being recycled in the US, creating a closed-loop system that minimizes waste. Furthermore, corrugated packaging is biodegradable, reducing environmental impact even if it does end up in a landfill.

Custom Corrugated Solutions: Tailoring Packaging to Your Unique Needs

Custom Design and Engineering

At Lamar Packaging Systems, we believe that every product deserves packaging as unique as it is. Our custom design and engineering services are at the heart of what we do.

Structural Design Optimization

Our team of experienced designers and engineers work closely with you to create packaging that’s perfectly tailored to your product and brand. We employ structural design optimization techniques to maximize protection while minimizing material use, ensuring your packaging is both effective and efficient. This process takes into account not just the product itself, but also your entire supply chain, from manufacturing to final delivery.

CAD/CAM Technology Integration

We leverage advanced CAD/CAM technology to bring our designs to life. This allows for precise, repeatable designs that can be quickly adjusted to meet changing needs. Our use of 3D modeling enables us to visualize and test designs before moving to production, saving time and resources.

Prototyping and Testing

Before moving to full production, we create prototypes and subject them to rigorous testing. This includes drop tests, compression tests, and vibration tests to simulate real-world conditions. Our state-of-the-art testing facilities ensure that your packaging meets or exceeds performance expectations.

High-Quality Manufacturing: Precision and Consistency in Every Box

State-of-the-Art Production Facilities

With our advanced production facilities, we can bring even the most complex designs to life with precision and consistency. Our corrugating equipment allows us to produce a wide range of flute profiles and board grades, ensuring we can meet any strength or performance requirement. High-speed converting machines enable efficient production of boxes and displays, whether you need a small run of specialty items or millions of standard shipping cartons.

Quality Control Processes

Quality control is at the heart of our manufacturing process. We employ rigorous quality control processes at every stage of production to maintain consistent standards. From raw material inspection to final product checks, every step is monitored to ensure your packaging meets our exacting standards.

High-Definition Flexographic Printing

Our high-definition flexographic printing capabilities allow for vibrant, full-color graphics that catch the eye and reinforce your brand identity. We can produce intricate designs, photorealistic images, and bold solid colors, all with excellent registration and consistency.

Digital Printing Options

For shorter runs or packaging that requires variable data, our digital printing options offer flexibility and cost-effectiveness. Digital printing allows for quick turnaround times and the ability to easily update designs, making it ideal for seasonal promotions or limited edition products.

We also offer specialty finishes like varnishes and coatings to enhance visual appeal and protect the printed surface. Whether you need simple one-color logos or complex, photo-quality images, we can transform your corrugated packaging into a memorable brand experience.

Industry-Specific Cardboard Packaging: From E-commerce to Heavy-Duty Applications

E-commerce Packaging

The boom in online shopping has created unique challenges for packaging. Our e-commerce solutions focus on right-sized boxes to reduce dimensional weight charges, a key concern for online retailers. We incorporate easy-open features for improved customer experience, recognizing that unboxing is an important part of the online shopping journey. Our designs also consider returnability, creating packaging that can be easily resealed for hassle-free reverse logistics.

Automotive Packaging

In the automotive industry, packaging plays a crucial role in protecting valuable and often delicate components. Our corrugated solutions for automotive parts are engineered to provide maximum protection during transit and storage. We offer custom-designed packaging for specific automotive parts, ranging from small electronic components to large body panels. Our high-strength corrugated materials are capable of supporting heavy automotive parts, ensuring they arrive at their destination undamaged. For sensitive electronic components, we provide antistatic options to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge. To protect against rust and corrosion, our packaging can include moisture-resistant coatings.

We also understand the importance of sustainability in the automotive supply chain. That’s why we offer reusable packaging solutions for returnable transit equipment (RTE) in closed-loop supply chains, reducing waste and lowering long-term costs. Our packaging solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with automated assembly lines, improving efficiency in automotive manufacturing processes. Importantly, all our automotive packaging complies with industry standards and regulations, giving you peace of mind that your parts are being handled and transported according to best practices.

Healthcare Packaging

In the healthcare sector, packaging is critical for maintaining the integrity and sterility of medical devices and pharmaceutical products. Our healthcare packaging solutions are designed to meet the stringent requirements of this industry. We offer sterile packaging options for medical devices, ensuring they remain uncontaminated until the point of use. For pharmaceuticals, we design child-resistant packaging that meets regulatory requirements while remaining accessible for intended users. Understanding the sensitivity of many medical products, we provide temperature-controlled packaging solutions for medications that require specific environmental conditions, helping to maintain their efficacy throughout the supply chain.

Security is paramount in healthcare, so our packaging incorporates tamper-evident features for enhanced patient safety. We use high-barrier materials to protect against moisture, light, and oxygen, preserving the quality of sensitive medical products. For manufacturers operating in controlled environments, we offer clean room-compatible packaging suitable for sensitive manufacturing processes. All our healthcare packaging solutions comply with FDA regulations and ISO standards for medical packaging, ensuring that your products meet the necessary regulatory requirements. By choosing our healthcare packaging solutions, you can be confident that your medical products will reach healthcare providers and patients safely and effectively, maintaining their quality and integrity every step of the way.

Industrial and Chemical Products

Paint Packaging: We create specialized corrugated boxes for paint cans and supplies, designed to handle the weight and potential spills associated with these products.

Warehousing and Logistics Solutions

Efficient warehousing is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Our corrugated packaging solutions are designed with warehousing needs in mind:

Space-Efficient Design: Our boxes are designed to maximize storage density in warehouses, helping you make the most of your space.
Easy Identification: We offer printing options that facilitate quick identification and retrieval of stored items.
Stackability: Our corrugated boxes are engineered for optimal stacking strength, ensuring safe and efficient storage of your products.

Electronics and Technology Packaging

Delicate electronics require special care, and our solutions in this sector are designed to provide maximum protection. We use anti-static materials to protect sensitive components from electrostatic discharge, a common cause of damage in electronic items. Our packaging designs incorporate cushioning features to absorb shocks and vibrations during transit, ensuring that delicate devices arrive in perfect condition. For added security, we can include tamper-evident features, giving both you and your customers peace of mind.

Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Packaging

In the healthcare industry, packaging plays a critical role in product safety and efficacy. We offer sterile packaging options for medical devices, ensuring they remain uncontaminated until the point of use. For pharmaceuticals, we can create child-resistant designs that meet regulatory requirements while remaining accessible for the intended users. We also provide temperature-controlled packaging solutions for sensitive medications, helping to maintain efficacy throughout the supply chain.

Industrial and Heavy-Duty Packaging

For manufacturers dealing with large or heavy items, we provide packaging solutions that offer exceptional strength and durability. Our high-strength corrugated options provide maximum load-bearing capacity, ensuring even the heaviest items are securely contained. We offer bulk boxes and octabins for efficient material handling, ideal for large volumes of goods or raw materials.

Eco-Friendly Packaging: Leading the Way in Sustainable Corrugated Solutions

At Lamar Packaging Systems, we believe that sustainable packaging is not just a trend, but a responsibility. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in every aspect of our corrugated packaging solutions.

Recyclable and Biodegradable Materials

We prioritize the use of materials that have minimal environmental impact. Our corrugated board is made from sustainably sourced wood fibers, ensuring that our packaging doesn’t contribute to deforestation. We offer options with high recycled content, including 100% recycled board, allowing you to close the loop on your packaging materials. All our corrugated products are fully recyclable and biodegradable, providing an end-of-life solution that doesn’t harm the environment.

Eco-Friendly Inks and Adhesives

Our commitment to sustainability extends to every component of our packaging. We use water-based inks that are free from harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs), reducing air pollution and creating a safer working environment. Our adhesives are biodegradable and don’t interfere with the recycling process, ensuring that the entire package can be easily recycled. For clients looking for even more sustainable options, we offer soy-based inks as an alternative to petroleum-based options.

Waste Reduction Strategies

We work hard to minimize waste throughout the packaging lifecycle. Our production processes employ precision cutting and conversion techniques to reduce material waste. We implement right-sizing strategies to eliminate unnecessary void fill, reducing both material use and shipping costs. Through design optimization, we can reduce overall material use without compromising strength, creating packaging that’s both efficient and effective.

Circular Economy Initiatives

We’re not just focused on the beginning of the packaging lifecycle, but the end as well. We’ve established partnerships with recycling facilities to ensure proper handling of used packaging, helping to close the loop on corrugated materials. We also run education programs to help consumers understand proper recycling practices, increasing the likelihood that packaging will be correctly recycled.

Our Role in the Pulp and Paper Industry

As a key player in the corrugated packaging sector, Lamar Packaging Systems is an integral part of the pulp and paper industry. We’re committed to responsible practices that ensure the sustainability of our industry:

Sustainable Sourcing: We work with suppliers who practice responsible forest management to ensure a sustainable supply of raw materials.
Innovation in Recycling: We’re constantly exploring new ways to increase the recycled content in our corrugated products without compromising on strength or quality.
Industry Collaboration: While we operate independently, we collaborate with other industry leaders, including companies like International Paper, to drive sustainability initiatives and technological advancements in the pulp and paper sector.

Cutting-edge Technology in Containerboard Manufacturing and Design

Precision Corrugated Manufacturing: The Role of Advanced Robotics

At Lamar Packaging Systems, we’re constantly investing in cutting-edge technologies to improve our packaging solutions. Our state-of-the-art facilities leverage automation to enhance efficiency and consistency. We employ robotic case erectors and packers for high-speed operations, allowing us to meet large volume demands with precision and speed. Automated quality control systems provide real-time defect detection, ensuring that every package meets our high standards. Our computerized inventory management system optimizes material flow, reducing waste and improving production efficiency.

Smart Corrugated Boxes: Tracking and Tracing with IoT

We’re harnessing the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) to provide smarter packaging solutions. Our RFID-enabled packaging allows for real-time tracking and inventory management, providing valuable data throughout the supply chain. We incorporate smart sensors into packaging designs for monitoring product conditions during transit, crucial for sensitive or perishable goods. Advanced data analytics capabilities allow us to continuously improve packaging performance based on real-world data.

AI-Driven Packaging Design: Revolutionizing Corrugated Solutions

AI is revolutionizing the way we approach packaging design. We utilize machine learning algorithms for optimizing structural designs, allowing us to create packaging that offers maximum protection with minimum material use. Our AI-powered graphic design tools enable faster, more creative branding solutions, helping our clients stand out in a crowded marketplace. Predictive analytics assist in anticipating packaging trends and customer needs, ensuring that our solutions are always ahead of the curve.

Innovative Graphic Packaging Solutions

In today’s competitive market, standout packaging can make all the difference. Our graphic packaging solutions combine the structural integrity of corrugated cardboard with eye-catching designs that capture attention and communicate your brand’s message effectively.

High-Quality Printing: We utilize state-of-the-art printing technologies to create vibrant, high-resolution graphics on your corrugated packaging.
Brand Consistency: Our design team ensures that your packaging aligns perfectly with your brand identity across all products and packaging types.
Interactive Designs: We can incorporate QR codes, augmented reality features, and other interactive elements to engage customers and provide additional product information.

The Lamar Advantage: Expertise, Innovation, and Customer-Centric Packaging Services

Mastering Corrugated: Decades of Packaging Wisdom

With decades in the packaging industry, we bring a wealth of knowledge to every project. Our team has a deep understanding of material properties and performance characteristics, allowing us to select the perfect materials for each application. We’re intimately familiar with industry-specific regulations and standards, ensuring that our packaging solutions meet all necessary requirements. Our insights into emerging trends and technologies keep our clients at the forefront of packaging innovation.

Pioneering Cardboard Solutions: Our R&D Advantage

We’re not content with the status quo. Our dedication to innovation drives us to constantly improve our offerings. We maintain ongoing research and development into new materials and processes, always seeking ways to enhance our packaging solutions. Collaborations with academic institutions and industry partners keep us connected to the latest advancements in packaging science. We regularly upgrade our equipment and technologies to ensure we can offer the most cutting-edge solutions.

Tailored Packaging Services: Your Success, Our Priority

Your success is our success. We prioritize building long-term relationships with our clients, going beyond just being a supplier to become a true packaging partner. We assign dedicated account managers to provide personalized service, ensuring that each client receives the attention and expertise they need. Our flexible production schedules allow us to meet changing demands, adapting to our clients’ needs in real time.

Comprehensive Corrugated Packaging: From Design to Delivery

We offer comprehensive services that cover every aspect of your packaging needs. From initial concept to final delivery, we manage the entire process, ensuring a seamless experience. Our integrated solutions consider your entire supply chain, optimizing packaging for every stage from production to final delivery. We implement continuous improvement processes, constantly refining and evolving our packaging strategies to meet changing market demands and technological advancements.

Unlike most packaging companies, Lamar Packaging Systems combines other packaging modes with corrugated designs to ensure superior packaging. Some of the packaging materials we use to secure your product in our corrugated cartons include:

Polyethylene foam (PE)
Cross-link polyethylene foam (XLPE)
Expandable polystyrene foam (EPS)
Urethane Foam
Expandable polypropylene (EPP)
Expandable polyethylene (EPE)

This unique approach allows us to create truly customized solutions that meet the specific needs of your products and supply chain.

Elevate Your Brand with Innovative Corrugated Containers: The Lamar Packaging Systems Advantage

In today’s competitive marketplace, the right packaging can make all the difference. At Lamar Packaging Systems, we’re ready to create tailored corrugated packaging solutions that protect your products, elevate your brand, and optimize your supply chain. From single-face corrugated to triple-wall, we can supply all of the packaging board requirements your product requires. Contact us today to start your journey towards packaging excellence and gain a competitive edge in your industry.

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