I have always considered the corrugated industry an accurate barometer for our economy, quite the dubious distinction! Corrugated material, first patented in 1856, had more humble beginnings, material used for sweatbands in top hats. Over the next few decades, corrugated material branched off as interior packaging for fragile products shipped in wooden crates.
In 1903 corrugated was recognized as a valid medium for shipping containers. Although corrugated was not as strong as wooden crates, affordability, availability, printability, and versatility were not overlooked. As shipping distances increased, the lighter weight and cushioning properties of this new shipping material made it attractive for business to take advantage of nationwide distribution provided by the railroads.
Today, paper grades and combinations used to make boxes continue to increase. New equipment and manufacturing processes are improving efficiencies. Print quality, smaller flute size, and higher quality papers has helped to make the mighty box not only an integral part of logistics, but also an important marketing tool.
In 1903 corrugated was recognized as a valid medium for shipping containers. Although corrugated was not as strong as wooden crates, affordability, availability, printability, and versatility were not overlooked. As shipping distances increased, the lighter weight and cushioning properties of this new shipping material made it attractive for business to take advantage of nationwide distribution provided by the railroads.
Today, paper grades and combinations used to make boxes continue to increase. New equipment and manufacturing processes are improving efficiencies. Print quality, smaller flute size, and higher quality papers has helped to make the mighty box not only an integral part of logistics, but also an important marketing tool.
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