Humanitarian Aid with Corrugated Boxes?
Earlier this month, we published an article on how our corrugated boxes were made in Vancouver, B.C. (see: “Corrugated Boxes: Local, Sustainable Vancouver Box Manufacturer”). Corrugated cardboard is the most common type of cardboard and it is known for its light-weight but extreme durability in stiffness and in strength. It is made up from three layers, including a wavy middle layer created during the manufacturing process. As such, corrugated cardboard is a material not only excellent for packing boxes or stacking boxes, but it is also ideal for insulation and even shelter.
Cardboard Insulation & Shelter
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban is known for literally thinking outside the box. He is most famous for his innovative work with paper to quickly and efficiently house disaster victims. His favourite material is in fact the recycled corrugated box, which he has used to build houses and churches, among various other projects around the world.
Shigeru Ban’s modern design as applied to humanitarian projects has inspired many to think about cardboard boxes in more than just one way. They have certainly provided as shelter for individuals in one way or another. In other instances, other creative individuals have repurposed the incredible material for ecological projects, like building a cardboard bicycle. The possibilities are endless; what else can you think about doing with a cardboard box?
How to Order Your Sustainable Boxes Wholesale
From stock cartons to custom display boxes, call Racer Boxes at 604-270-8205 or contact us online anytime for your affordable, high quality wholesale boxes!
How to Organize with Corrugated Cardboard
It’s easy to accumulate stuff. What’s worse is that when you actually need that stuff, it’s nowhere to be found. It’s time to get organized.
Tones of home renovation shows and do-it-yourself blogs will teach you how to be creative. They will also teach you how to spend lots of money on what’s essentially more stuff. Although massive home renovation and DIY projects can offer more options to show off your inner designer, sometimes less is more. Not to mention, we all tend to get sidetracked if it’ll take more than a few hours. When it comes to saving money and time, all you really need for simple organization of your space is a couple dozen cardboard boxes.
Standard Folding Boxes
Our standard folding boxes are great for storing out-of-season clothing to hide away in the cross-space. They are also great for keeping winter blankets and Christmas decorations out of sight in the summer. Our cardboard boxes are also great for day-to-day storage: Keep sports equipment or your party hosting extras out of the way.
Cardboard Boxes Made-in-Vancouver
When all is said and done, your now organized stuff in boxes is ready to go, anywhere! Our made-in-Vancouver cardboard boxes are all built durable to last as a reliable packing box for any move. Should you one-day need to pick up and move in a hurry, consider yourself already packed.
Of course you can recycle any old box, but Racer Boxes, a Vancouver Box Manufacturer offers undamaged and uniformed brown boxes to go with your new tidy theme.
Custom Printing
For optimum organization, try our custom printing services. We can print anything on your Vancouver custom boxes for you.
How to Order Your Corrugated Cardboard Wholesale
From stock cartons to custom printing, call Racer Boxes at 604-270-8205 or contact us online anytime for your affordable, high quality wholesale boxes!
Racer Boxes: Your Local & Sustainable Vancouver Box Manufacturer
No matter where you go – to work, to the grocery store, or shopping at your favourite retail store – there are bound to be boxes in sight. Like we can’t escape them, boxes are part of our everyday life because they simply make life easier. But ever wonder where they come from?
Racer Boxes is a Vancouver box manufacturer here in Canada. From our standard cardboard boxes to custom boxes in Vancouver, this means that we use only locally sourced material from our Canadian forests and work only with local manufacturers here in Canada.
The most common type of cardboard box is the corrugated box. This type of cardboard is stiff, strong, and light-weight and is made up from two layers of brown kraft paper. For customized orders we do 3 layers of kraft paper. Corrugated boxes were first developed in 1884 to resist tearing, splitting, and bursting. The term corrugate comes from the converting process of which wood pulp is corrugated and made into paper. The wood pulp is rolled over to create the famous corrugated waves, and then the paper is cut to size and glued together to form its final shape.
Why we are so proud to manufacture our boxes at home in Canada is because Canada actually leads the world in the adoption of sustainable forest management. The average percentage of our corrugated boxes in Vancouver are made from only just over 10% freshly-cut tree; the remainder is from recycled paper and board or woodchips, shavings, and sawdust left over from other operations. Not to mention, this 10% is less than only 0.5% of Canada’s extensive forestlands. Much more of our forests are burned in forest fires or killed by insects and beetles. Canada has also implemented strict measures for forest regeneration including tree planting and seeding initiatives, which make up for the trees that were cut down for any of our Vancouver box manufacturing purposes.
So join us! In our support for local and sustainable Vancouver box manufacturing practices, for any of your boxing needs.
How to Order Your Sustainable Boxes Wholesale
From stock cartons to custom display boxes, call Racer Boxes at 604-270-8205 or contact us online anytime for your affordable, high quality wholesale boxes!
4 Ways to Think “Inside” The Box for Home Decoration
Sorting things around the house can be a difficult task, especially because there are a lot of things that need to be stored properly, coupled with a general lack of space. Here are 4 extraordinary ways to make your house beautiful by thinking “inside” the box:
1 ) The Cardboard Shoe Closet
If you’re a shoe collector, you must have faced the dire tragedy of not having enough room to display your footwear properly. Closets often have limited shoe space, making it very difficult to store shoes and sandals in the appropriate way.
One excellent solution is to keep the shoe inside the shoe box and stack all the shoe boxes on top of each other in your closet. In this way, you can neatly amass a larger number of shoe pairs without creating a mess. What’s better is that you can label each box with the description of the shoe inside it. This makes it easy to pick out the pair you would like to wear.
2) Cardboard Make-up Display
Where the half-used lip gloss you bought last season go missing is still one of the biggest mysteries confronting mankind. To avoid any such unfortunate losses, stock all your favorite make-up in display boxes that are segregated into smaller compartments. Racer Boxes in Vancouver BC has display boxes and counter trays that can do the job. You can keep eye make-up in one segment and lip glosses in the other and so on. You can neatly place these boxes on top of your dressing table or inside drawers. The same solution applies for jewelry and miniature accessories, such as rings, necklaces, earrings and hair accessories.
3) Cardboard DVD Insert Organizers
Many people who like to collect DVD’s, video games or music CD’s often face the trouble of empty covers and wobbly piles of unrecognizable discs disseminated around their room. To sort them out neatly, all you need are Racer Boxes’ insert organizers. These are boxes that work like small drawers. You have a body set that can slide in and out of a sleeve, much like a matchbox. By organizing your DVD’s in the insert organizer, you can avoid the mess around your room and finally arrange your discs according to genre or in chronological order.
4) Cardboard Book Boxes
College students and book worms would know the pain of not having enough bookshelf space in your room. While building shelves can be time consuming and expensive, a cheaper alternative is to have boxes containing all your favorite books and notebooks. You can label these boxes and stack them in one corner of your room. For a better aesthetic appeal, you can decorate the boxes with wrapping paper, paint or stickers.
How To Buy Bulk Cardboard From Racer Boxes in Richmond BC
To order your wholesale corrugated cardboard, call Racer Boxes at 604-270–8205 or contact us online anytime!
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 in great confusion. Here is a simplified guideline to help you determine what makes a good delivery box:
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Weight to Volume Ratio
While we all want spacious boxes, it should be noted that with the increase in size, boxes also become heavier. This makes handling and transportation costly. But using too many small boxes can come out to be very expensive. As a result, you need to make sure that your delivery box offers the optimum weight to volume ratio. This means that it should be roomy enough to hold everything without being too heavy.
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Environment Friendly
If you’re a responsible citizen, you will probably care about the environment. Good delivery boxes should be environment friendly. Racer Boxes’ cardboard boxes are greener than their plastic counterparts and can be recycled and reused. Since boxes are often used in bulk, it is important to choose a box that has been sourced responsibly.
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Strength & Robustness
A good box should also be strong enough to reduce the impact of rough handling so that the contents can be saved from damage, especially in the case of fragile goods or food products. In many cases, delivery boxes are stacked one on top of the other and have to undergo bumpy rides along long distances. The box that you choose must have shock-proof qualities and should protect from other damaging factors in the environment, such as humidity or heat.
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Value for Money
A good delivery box will give you great value for money. But being low on price and high on functionality, Racer Boxes corrugated cardboard boxes prove to highly cost-effective. They turn out to be cheap for the customer since they can be bought in bulk, which reduces the per-piece price of the boxes. Racer Boxes cardboard cartons can also be reused, thus reducing the cost even further.
How To Contact Racer Boxes in Richmond BC
If you have any questions on custom delivery boxes, or want to place an order for your wholesale delivery boxes, call Racer Boxes at 604-270–8205 or contact us online anytime!
How to Get Creative Bakery Boxes at Wholesale Prices
Do you have a passion for baking or own a bakery? If the answer to this question is a yes, then you probably would have experienced the search for creative boxes for your baked goods. Here are some great tips to find creative bakery boxes at wholesale prices:
Pick the Right Size
You probably don’t want those cupcakes to bump against one another and ruin the frosting, nor would you want to over pack and squish them. In order to avoid such circumstances, you need to pick the right sized bakery box.
Make sure that it is tall enough to accommodate the items you’re going to put in them, without the lid touching the food and smudging it all over the place. The box should also be wide enough to hold the desired number of baked items.
Go For the Flaps
Your customers may need to re-pack the box after consuming some of your delicious donuts. To make it easy for them to store the food in the box for a longer time, feel free to choose boxes with folding flaps. The flap-lid can be easily secured back in place, making the box simple to store in the refrigerator. What’s more, even if the box falls, there is a great chance that the items will not spill on the floor. Racer Boxes has corrugated boxes that provide their contents with added safety in order to avoid breakages during such accidents.
Custom Printing Does the Trick
Like any business, your bakery needs to have its own brand identity to generate customer recall. Good news! With Racer Boxes’ high quality custom printing, you can brand your bakery boxes with your brand logo and slogan. Having images on the box would not only make it interesting, but would also help create a positive brand image for your bakery.
How To Order Your Wholesale Baker Boxes
To order your boxes from Racer Boxes in the Greater Vancouver Area, get in touch with us online or give us a call at 604-270–8205!
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 best garment box for your needs.
Easy To Assemble
If you are delivering garments in bulk, chances are you will need to hire a transporter or truck. Choosing boxes that are easy to assemble can come across as a great advantage when you are paying for space. Using rectangular cardboard cartons is always the safest because these can be stacked one on top of the other, using up lesser space and significantly reducing your transportation costs. In contrast, using bags or soft packaging would make assembly extremely difficult.
Die Cut Boxes with Handles
Whether you work in a factory or in a clothing outlet, your garment boxes will need to be moved here and there every now and then. Make sure the garment boxes you choose are designed in such a way that they can be carried with ease. Using very tall boxes can make it hard to transport them manually. Racer Boxes offers cardboard boxes for garments that have handles, making it nearly effortless to pick them up and move them around.
Display-Friendly Designs
Many a time, garment boxes need to be put on display in outlets. In such a case, the box that you have chosen must be display-friendly. Racer Boxes has two uniquely designed boxes that are perfect for frequent displays. Our Die-Cut Garment Display Tray is a one-piece self-locking carton which is open from the top and one side, while being walled from the remaining three sides. This makes display easy and appealing.
Our second great design is the Insert Organizer, which is a box consisting of a body set that can be inserted and drawn out of a sleeve set, much like a cardboard drawer. You can slide the box out, display the item and slide it back in.
How To Order Your BC Garment Boxes
To order your wholesale boxes, call Racer Boxes in the Greater Vancouver Area at 604-270–8205 or contact us online anytime!
4 Top Reasons for Using Racer Boxes for Your Next Box Delivery
While there are many wholesale cardboard providers in Vancouver, Racer Boxes is a company that strives to stand apart from its competition. Here are the top 4 reasons how Racer Boxes is the best option for your next delivery job:
We Cater to All Order Sizes
Many large scale manufacturers of cardboard boxes, though great at what they do, do not cater to smaller orders. This may mean that your business will not be able to meet their minimum order requirements and your need will not be catered to. Other niche cardboard box providers may not be able to meet large quantity orders without facing a significant drop in quality. Racer Boxes, on the other hand, follows a flexible business model that enables us to meet demands of varying sizes, whether small, mid-sized or large.
Sturdy and Reliable
Racer Boxes diligently follows best practices of the industry and pays great emphasis on total quality management. This makes our boxes sturdy enough to give your goods the protection you want. Whether they have to transported over long distances on bumpy roads or have to be stacked on top of one another, our strong and reliable boxes will prevent collapse and make sure the products reach their destination in the optimum condition.
Temperature Management
For many perishable goods and delicate items, temperature management is highly essential. Racer Boxes equips its boxes with temperature management technology, such as venting holes and thick walls that enable the box to maintain the temperature of the contents at a desirable level. These venting holes are necessary for ventilation and temperature management.
How To Order From Racer Boxes in Richmond BC
To order your wholesale boxes, call Racer Boxes at 604-270–8205 or contact us online anytime!
The Best Way to Store & Deliver Agricultural Produce
Like any agriculturist, you must have felt the dire need to package and deliver your produce in the best possible manner. Since most agricultural produce is perishable, it demands special care and attention. In order to make sure your produce reaches the consumer in the right condition, it is imperative that you pay attention to how you package and deliver it. Here are some excellent tips to help you:
Ease of Handling
One of the most important factors to consider while preparing your agricultural produce for sale is ease of handling. Putting large quantities of produce in bags or baskets gives them no protection during transport or in the case when these bags or baskets are stacked on top of each other. This can damage the contents and result in great losses.
The best way to ensure safe and easy handling is to use strong cardboard cartons, wooden crates or rigid plastic containers that would provide added support to your produce. Racer Boxes has some robust cardboard cartons with die cut holes that are available for small, mid-sized and large orders.
The Right Quantity of Contents
Apart from the kind of packaging, also consider the technique of packing your agricultural produce. Stuffing in too many items in your cardboard carton could result in compression bruising. Since organic produce is often very delicate, this could destroy its freshness.
On the other hand, filling your boxes too loosely could result in the produce vibrating against each other, also leading to bruising. This could have grave results for edible items since they have to look fresh and appetizing in order to sell at a good price.
Protection from the Environment
Storage environment is usually more humid and can damage agricultural products. This makes it necessary to have cartons that can block off this adverse environmental effect and maintain the original condition of your products.
How To Order Your BC Produce Boxes
To order your wholesale produce boxes in the Greater Vancouver Area, call Racer Boxes at 604-270–8205 or contact us online anytime!
Are you a Vancouver deliverer who needs to deliver items with care and style? Well, you’ve hit the right spot. Racer Boxes, one of the most reliable producers of cardboard boxes Vancouver, offers wholesale prices on a wide array of cardboard boxes. And great news, some of these designs are ideal for your delivery guy!
Cardboard Boxes: All Shapes and Sizes
Like any delivery business, you would want your delivery boxes to stand out and be recognized. Racer Boxes gives you the flexibility to choose from their endless variety of cardboard box shapes and sizes. In this way, if you’re delivering pizzas, you will be able to find flat and wide boxes, and if you want to deliver some fast food meals, there will be taller boxes for you, depending on your preferences.
Cardboard Boxes: Handles Attached
Many a time, the delivery guy or the end user needs to hold the delivery box upright in order to avoid the spilling of the contents of the box. One way is to prop the box against your chest while supporting it with your arms, and the other more suitable way of handling these boxes is to simply attach a handle at the top. Racer Boxes has several box designs with handles to suit your particular needs.
Insulated Boxes
Boxes with built-in insulation are the best suited for delivering items that need to reach their end users at the right temperature. If you are in the business of delivering hot food or cold ice-cream, you will find Racer Boxes’ insulated boxes very useful. These boxes are lined with Styrofoam, which traps air inside its pores, making heat conduction virtually negligible. Therefore, very little heat can travel into or out of the box, maintaining the desired temperature of the contents.
Contact Racer Boxes: Vancouver Delivery Cardboard Box Manufacturer
Call Racer Boxes at 604-270–8205 or contact us online anytime for your affordable, high quality delivery cardboard boxes!