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. However, the middle layer is rippled back and forth, giving cardboard the distinctive ridges visible in a cross-section. Held together by a glue made of cornstarch, this seemingly ordinary construction results in a material of surprising strength, especially considering the airy weightlessness.
Those ridges in the cross-section perform a function similar to a steel I-beam—they reinforce the structure of the box while keeping it light. As a result, corrugated cardboard is not only inexpensive, it’s light and robust, which is incredibly desirable since shipping charges are often determined by weight.
Cardboard holds a lot of air. The craft paper is easy to recycle, and it is durable without being rigid, which provides a bur of padding for any contents travelling inside. In fact, cardboard’s only major drawback is a susceptibility to weather, which can be sidestepped if it’s carefully stored and transported.
Because of all its advantages, corrugated cardboard continues to dominate the shipping industry all over the world. Tens of millions of tons of cardboard are used in North America every year alone. And Racer Boxes manufactures quality cardboard shipping boxes for all types of products and industries in BC, including produce boxes for the agricultural industry, garment boxes for clothing manufacturers, and many others.
Racer Boxes offers low, mid to high volume deliveries while maintaining affordable pricing and superior quality. To learn more about having shipping boxes delivered directly to a business, contact Racer Boxes at (604) 270-8205 or email racerinquiries@gmail.com.
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 can be applied to any business that will help save money:
1) Assess the Business. This is the first step consultants take when tackling a problem, so managers should be doing the same. Take stock of the big picture, make objective assessments of each aspect of the business. This will provide a framework to form a strategy around.
2) Prioritize the ROI. A company’s Return on Investment should always be considered a priority. Production of product alone isn’t the only factor to look at here. For example, is the cost of packaging and shipping cutting into the business’s profits? Is there room for improvement?
3) Work Smarter. By consolidating repetitive or redundant processes, a business can cut down on costs. But this isn’t just a matter of technology and automation, it can come through streamlining certain things normally taken for granted, like taking on only as many shipping boxes as needed at a time to reduce the need for extra costly storage space. Sometimes a bulk savings is offset by the cost of storage.
4) Reconsider Old Ideas. Sometimes looking forward can mean looking back. Times change, and an old cost-savings idea that wasn’t practical before might be practical now. Or it might spur thought in a new direction that was never considered before.
5) Negotiate with Suppliers and Freight Carriers. Establishing a long-term relationship with suppliers and freight companies gives a business room to negotiate a better rate. Don’t just accept the standard offer if they know they will be working with your business for a long time.
As a wholesale box manufacturing company in Vancouver, Racer Boxes is pleased to be a box supplier to businesses across the lower mainland. With flexible delivery options and low, mid to high volume requirements, they offer businesses affordable pricing on durable Canadian-made boxes. To learn more, contact Racer Boxes today at (604) 270–8205 or racerinquiries@gmail.com.
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 cost-effectiveness. And the fact boxes are extensively recyclable only adds to their appeal.
The key to cardboard’s success is the material it uses. Cardboard is lighter and cheaper than plastic and wood equivalents, can carry great amounts of weight thanks to its reinforced corrugated design, is easy to store, highly recyclable, and is the number one choice in the growing e-commerce industry.
Most people only think of cardboard boxes in terms of a plain brown exterior, but when properly printed and labelled, they can become excellent display items as well. And with the rise of e-commerce, the demand for such high-quality boxes is growing.
Today the industry is moving forward by becoming more efficient at supplying only what a customer needs instead of providing an excess of bulk product whose savings end up being overtaken by storage costs. Modern printing techniques have transformed the old-fashioned screen printing process to more high-speed and flexible methods which allows more attractive branding on cardboard boxes.
Racer Boxes offers flexibility to customers with low, mid to high volume requirements while maintaining affordable pricing and superior quality. To learn more about buying cardboard boxes in Vancouver at wholesale prices, contact Racer Boxes today at (604) 270 – 8205 or email racerinquiries@gmail.com.
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 of all the municipal waste in the US. Another study found that when the sale of items with “minimal packaging” increased, sales of “wastefully packaged” items decreased. This shows the power the consumer can have on manufacturing decisions.
Various organizations have guidelines meant to encourage consumers to keep the environmental impact of products and packaging in mind when making purchases. For example, don’t buy products that have unnecessary filler inside, choose products packaged simply with a material that can be recycled, don’t buy goods packed with mixed materials that are difficult to recycle together such as foil and plastic, reuse containers and bags, boxes and paper, and so on.
But when it comes to the “paper or plastic” debate, the EPA notes that both have pros and cons. Both require energy to produce and create waste. Plastic comes from non-renewable resources and take much longer to decompose, while paper decomposes quickly but produces more pollutants to create.
In the end, using materials that can be recycled is always preferable to those destined for the landfill. Both paper and cardboard are easily recycled compared to plastic. And for manufacturers looking to minimize the impact on the environment, this is the one instance where thinking inside the box is most advisable.
Tips for minimizing the environmental impact of delivery boxes:
- Minimize packaging
- Design boxes in a way that encourages re-use
- Don’t rely on non-reusable containers
- Avoid using mixed materials in containers
By offering small batch delivery of cardboard boxes, Racer Boxes helps clients meet delivery demands in a way that’s effective and environmentally friendly . To learn more, contact Racer Boxes today at (604) 270–8205 or racerinquiries@gmail.com.
As a supplier of cardboard boxes, Racer Boxes knows how much recycling goes into delivery products. As a green alternative for packaging, cardboard is surprisingly efficient—but not all recycling has to be turning old boxes into new boxes. If there are kids around, recycling cardboard can be an artful and delightful way to kill time.
With summer in full swing, there maybe a lot of bored kids (and frantic parents) in search of activities. With the current push towards encouraging sustainability, teaching kids how to take unused or unwanted items and turn them into something new is a positive life lesson. And getting crafty with old cardboard boxes are the perfect way to start.
For example, everyone knows the method for making a guitar using an empty tissue box and rubber bands. Try kicking the project up a notch, either by sketching out a fancy flat guitar design, or combining it with a hollow box that will still work with rubber bands.
Many kids have also made cardboard mailboxes at school for Valentine’s Day, and this idea can’t be used anytime. Small die-cut mailers can be just the right size to turn into a kid-sized mailbox. If there are several kids in the home, they can send each other messages, or the parent can send them little notes detailing chores and other items, which can make mundane activities more fun.
Any number of homemade toys can be crafted from a large stock carton cardboard box, from play versions of home appliances (such as a stove or a TV set they can be the star of) to race cars and hobby horses (it’s just a horse head on a stick, after all). And, if there is enough cardboard lying around, it’s even possible to make rudimentary shelves that will store all kinds of creations!
The team at Racer Boxes want to clients to know that their corrugated cardboard boxes in Vancouver are easily recycled—but that’s no reason people can’t enjoy them in the meantime.
To learn more about setting up regular deliveries of wholesale cardboard boxes in Vancouver, contact Racer Boxes today at (604) 270 – 8205 or email racerinquiries@gmail.com.
Racer Boxes is a proud Canadian cardboard box manufacturer, but great savings and value mean there are more reasons to shop local than unbridled patriotism.
When deciding between manufacturers based in Canada or overseas, there’s a lot to consider. One of the biggest advantages of going domestic involves sourcing.
When a company requires a product delivered reliably to a set schedule, then domestic is often the way to go. Safety standards in Canada are higher than plants overseas, meaning it’s far less likely for a shipment to be disrupted due to manufacturing, shipping, and customs delays. In short, shopping local increases the chances that you’ll get what you need when you need it.
Cost savings are another factor. While it’s always better to buy in bulk, it is possible to have too much of a good thing—and that brings up the question of storage. It isn’t worth saving money on bulk purchases if the savings are spent on transport, custom, and storage costs.
That’s why Racer Boxes offers small-batch deliveries. Boxes are made and transported to customers according to a predetermined schedule. It’s like our very own subscription box service—only boxes are what actually arrive. And in many cases, the net benefits of local regular delivery far outweigh the savings of buying overseas in bulk.
Racer Boxes offers flexibility to customers with low, mid to high volume requirements while maintaining affordable prices and superior quality. To learn more about working with a Vancouver-based box manufacturer, contact Racer Boxes at (604) 270–8205 or racerinquiries@gmail.com.
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 after manufacturing boxes for almost 20 years, it’s easy to tell what works best.
Many people use customized labels on their boxes. As a result, it’s important to make sure it will last until it reaches its destination. That means finding the right adhesive for a label, and knowing how that adhesive will work on a given type of corrugated box.
Taking a random sample of cardboard containers reveals a range in quality and construction. This is because they are typically made from recycled material, and how much recycled material is used can change from batch to batch (not to mention things like glue, ink, and other contaminants thrown into the mix). This can also affect how well an adhesive sticks when it comes to applying a label.
In addition, special treatments are sometimes applied when manufacturing cardboard, such as waterproofing or waxing on produce boxes, which can make the surface difficult to label. Aside from the initial application, a label is also going to be subjected to different environmental conditions, temperatures, and humidity on route.
Some common types of adhesives found on labels include rubber hot melt adhesives and acrylic adhesives. The former offers excellent initial tack, but can degrade and absorb contaminants, and do not handle high heat well. Acrylic, on the other hand, handle temperatures better, but might not perform as well in moist conditions. Taking this into consideration will go a long way to ensuring your labels stay on as intended.
Racer Boxes can help offer suggests as to which kind of labelling will work best on different boxes. To learn more, phone (604) 270 – 8205 or email racerinquiries@gmail.com.
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 steam.
Paperboard is a lightweight, yet strong paper-based material that can be easily cut and shaped. It comes in two different forms—Solid bleached sulphate (SBS) is ideal for personalized packaging, particularly for things such as cosmetics, medicines, frozen food, milk and juice, and more. Carton, on the other hand, provides a more natural and environmentally friendly look, but is less resistant to moisture, limiting its uses.
Rigid boxes are made out of highly condensed paperboard four times thicker than its lightweight cousin. These durable boxes are often used for luxury items ranging from smartphones to expensive jewellery. It’s rigidity means that it doesn’t feel like cardboard. As an extremely durable option, these boxes are a high-end solution, although they’re not collapsible, which increases storage and shipping costs.
Corrugated boxes are what most people think of when they hear the word cardboard. These boxes provide the same durability and protection of a rigid box, but don’t use as much material. Additionally, they’re collapsible for easy shipping and storage, which is what makes them a popular option for so many businesses. Like a paperboard box, they can be cut and folded into different shapes. Being mostly made of recycled material, they are also the most eco-friendly option available.
Each kind of material has its uses, so it’s important to fully consider the product that is being boxed up before choosing. A team member at Racer Boxes will be pleased to go over the best options for any product. To learn more, contact (604) 270–8205 or racerinquiries@gmail.com.
With such a range of box manufactures in the market today, choosing the best box for your products is becoming more and more tricky. Not to worry. Racer Boxes knows the trick to picking the perfect box requires 3 considerations—product, delivery, and appearance.
The first step is the most obvious: the product itself provides the template for everything that follows. Aside from size, there is also weight and fragility to take into account. While size determines the basic shape needed, a heavier object might require a more reinforced cardboard frame and a fragile object might need a bit more room for packing filler. Remember this when considering a custom sized box.
Of course, everything ties directly into delivery. When considering how a product is going to be delivered, the size and weight are going to affect shipping costs. When shipping multiple items, a stock carton box large enough to hold them all is a must. In addition, some products might be suitable to display using the box itself. A colourful product box can become part of a display, increasing the product’s exposure. How it will be stored should also be taken into consideration.
Finally, there is the appearance to consider. As mentioned above, a colourful product box can effectively become part of a display, but even a plain design can send a message—especially if a company positions itself as eco-friendly. Full-colour mailers can really promote a brand even before the box is opened and its goodies revealed. For those who can’t afford full-colour printing, there are other ways to make an impact. Having a two-piece product box of differing colours (such as black and white) can add a touch of class.
Racer Boxes offers custom box sizes, box printing, and large stock carton boxes for mass shipping. Contact them today and ask about their products and delivery options. Call (604) 270 – 8205 or email racerinquiries@gmail.com.
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 the senses is important. If a company provides hi-tech gadgets, then the box and printing on the box should look sleek and futuristic. If they provide something uniquely feminine, a hint of perfume might be called for. Or for products that are fun and light-hearted, it might be fun to throw a couple pieces of candy or stickers into the mix.
Adding a personal touch is a terrific way to engage with customers and turn them into brand-loyal fans. Whether it’s a label that looks handcrafted, or personalizing the box with the customer’s name, something on it should elevate the feeling that it’s uniquely theirs.
For subscription businesses, being creative is a fun way to engage with customers. Whether it’s a customized box printing design that covers every inch of the box or a simple customized stamp, it’s important to deliver a feeling of more. Sure, what’s in the box is always important, but this is one time when thinking outside the box is especially important.
Racer Boxes can create the perfect mailer for whatever clients need, With solutions that allows businesses to maximize brand exposure and create personalized client experiences, we’ve got you covered whatever you need.
Check out our selection of die cut mailers then contact us to learn more about creating a unique experience for customers at (604) 270–8205 or racerinquiries@gmail.com.