Since 1991, Racer Boxes has provided local businesses with boxes of all shapes and sizes. By manufacturing quality boxes at wholesale prices, the team hammered out a niche in the local landscape. Of course, as a team of wholesale box manufacturers in Vancouver, everyone at Racer Boxes is pretty keen on cardboard. Below is a…
As a cardboard box manufacturer in Vancouver, the team at Racer Boxes already knows that cardboard is everywhere. As a material that’s light, strong, versatile, and recyclable, it’s become ubiquitous in the shipping industry. And the secret behind cardboard’s success is its construction. Corrugated cardboard is made of three perfectly ordinary sheets of Kraft paper….
The team at Racer Boxes in Vancouver knows that companies are always looking for cost-saving ideas to help grow both the bottom line and the business itself. But the sledgehammer of large cuts needn’t be used when the scalpel of smaller cost-saving measures can accomplish the same job. Below are easy some cost-saving tips that…
As a wholesale box manufacturer in Vancouver, the team at Racer Boxes knows the retail industry well. As a supplier of cardboard boxes, they know why businesses come to them over other possible options. Corrugated cardboard has been the preferred choice for packaging for ages due to its strength and versatility, as well as its…
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It’s a common expression, but sometimes it’s hard to implement. The team at Racer Boxes is proud to use mostly recycled paper in their products, but recognize that there’s more that can be done to help the environment. According to a 1997 study, packaging in general was responsible for about a third…
Contrary to popular belief, not all corrugated boxes are created alike. Granted, most look the same, brown paper board with rippled channels on the inside, but the quality of the board can vary, and that can affect what kind of labels will stick best to it. Racer Boxes has the inside track on this, because…
It’s no surprise that packaging plays a big role in how a product is perceived. With all the choices available today, it can be difficult to select the most appropriate. And while everyone at Racer Boxes stands by corrugated cardboard as a tried and tested solution, here are some other options that are picking up…
As a Vancouver-based corrugated box and carton manufacturer, the team at Racer Boxes understands the importance of selecting the right packaging for your business. For those wondering about the difference between carton and cardboard, these are two distinct mediums, even though they have a similar function. To help clients make better purchasing decisions, this article…
On any given week, you’ll find social media jam-packed with buzzwords on new and emerging trends. Unsurprisingly, this even extends to design and packaging. Right now, words like flat design and minimalism are all the rage. For business owners who need to stay in the public eye, keeping their brands current and fresh can pose…
Earth Day wasn’t that long ago. As a box manufacturer, we have to consider the impact we have on the environment. Many people love to hate packaging, but good packaging is actually is one of the most underrated tools for reducing waste. It makes sense when you think about it. If your packaging is snug,…