As a Vancouver box manufacturer, the team at Racer Boxes create customized wholesale boxes for businesses across the lower mainland. One specialty in high demand today is the small die-cut box. This petite package is made from plain sheets of corrugated material on a machine known as a die press (or die cutter) and then…
As a Vancouver box manufacturer, the team at Racer Boxes understands there is something incredibly satisfying about unboxing a product. In fact, YouTube is full of videos dedicated just to this experience. And subscription model companies hinge their business model on this experience. So, how is possible to elevate the art of unboxing? Basically, engaging…
For businesses and individuals mailing merchandise to clients, it’s important to ensure that goods arrive as intended. Merchandise that’s been crushed, soiled, battered, or broken will likely be returned, potentially impacting bottom line profits—and maybe even your reputation. By mastering the basics of box packing, you can help deliver a better customer experience to your…
Who doesn’t love getting packages in the mail? Every surprise is a celebration, a well-deserved treat that offers some respite from the everyday humdrum. Considering all the joy and delight a surprise package elicits, the skyrocketing popularity of monthly subscription boxes is largely straightforward. Notably, the most successful companies spearheading the subscription box trend pay…
The Resurgence of Mailers Remember when Netflix used to mail DVDs in its iconic red envelops? Guess what, that business model is still alive and well. Netflix currently has 33 physical distribution centres that process around 3,400 discs per hour! While physical retail store fronts have lost ground, mailers are doing well and growing in…
Our Upcoming eCommerce Shipping Boxes & Mailers Series The e-commerce business in Vancouver B.C. has blown up in recent years through the confluence of technologies, services, and consumer-sentiment that now allows individuals and small businesses compete with traditional retail outlets in ways that used to be impossible. Whether it’s through Amazon, eBay, etsy, or direct through a subscription based “subscription box”…
Cardboard Boxes, Strong Enough for a Crash Landing Corrugated cardboard boxes have claimed to be strong and durable materials for any delivery or packaging challenge. What is the definition of strong and durable when it comes to corrugated cardboard boxes? Falling 2400 feet from a plane, landing on boxes In 2012, British stuntman Gary Connery jumped…
What Makes a Good Delivery Box? Delivery boxes come in all shapes and sizes (literally) but you have to choose the one that’s perfect for your needs. Nowadays, delivery boxes are made up of a variety of different materials, providing you with a much wider choice. However, as the variety increases, customers often find themselves…
How to Choose the Right Garment Box Are you wondering how to pack and deliver your garments in the best possible way? Look no further because we have just the right thing for you! Using handpicked advice from the pros in the textile industry, we have compiled some great tips for you to choose the…