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to the CCCA is open to any company actively involved
in the corrugated box industry by way of manufacture or supply
but does not operate a corrugator.
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| Advantages
of Corrugated Over a Reusable Crate System |
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of the biggest drawbacks of a reusable system is that storage
is required at both the user and vendor locations. Expendable,
corrugated packaging takes up little room when it arrives at
the supplier in a knocked down, baled condition. It remains
cube-efficient until it is needed for the packing of the product.
The administration of a returnable crate system requires detailed
monitoring of containers to ensure timely collection and delivery. |
| Ordering
new crates and managing the necessary deposit/refund accounting
can be time-consuming and require considerable financial expertise.
A significant amount of flammable material stored in enclosed
spaces could mean higher insurance premiums because of potential
fire hazards and liability issues surrounding plastic burn-off.
And, the washing of plastic crates, often with harsh chemicals,
is not particularly environmentally friendly! On the subject
of environmental attributes, corrugated can proudly boast that
the major proportion of the fibre in a Canadian-made corrugated
box comes from recycled used boxes and/or chips, shavings and
sawdust from logging and wood processing operations. In summary,
no other packaging medium can offer the collective advantages
of the corrugated container like: |
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Engineered for stackability – it withstands top and
side pressure, is crush resistant and passes burst strength test
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- It
cushions and protects produce during shipping and can be
customized to provide extra protection if needed
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- It
is highly “designable” and can be cut and folded
into an infinite variety of shapes; and corrugated is impact,
drop and vibration-resistant, yet light in weight.
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| Finally,
not to be overlooked, is the ability to print high-resolution,
full-colour graphics on corrugated boxes allowing customers
to advertise and label goods in an attractive and cost-effective
format. |
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