Discover How Folding Cartons Can Optimize Your Warehouse Spacing and Save You Money

Save on Warehouse Space with PET Folding Cartons!

Clamshell packaging takes up much more storage and shipping space than a ship-flat PET folding carton. For example, a standard shipping carton could hold 500 clear hinged take-out clamshell containers, whereas the same sized PET ship flat folding carton could fit 700 into the same shipping carton, a 40% increase!

Benefits of Utilizing Space-Saving Folding Cartons

Using folding cartons in your warehouse operations offers several benefits. First and foremost, these cartons are designed to be compact and easy to store. Paperboard or clear PET folding boxes occupy minimal space when not in use. This means you can maximize the available storage area in your warehouse and make the most of your square footage. Additionally, folding cartons save space, which makes them easy to handle and transport. You can transport more and ship less often, saving money and creating fewer CO2 emissions. This can save you time and effort when moving and organizing your inventory.

Another advantage of using folding cartons is their versatility. These cartons can be used for various purposes, such as packaging, protecting, and displaying different types of products. They are custom-manufactured in different sizes and shapes, allowing you to choose the most suitable option for your specific needs, such as custom retail packaging. Whether you need to package small or large products, folding cartons can accommodate a wide range of items. This flexibility can help streamline your warehouse operations and improve overall efficiency.

Rent hikes on Warehousing Space

An issue many companies are facing right now, especially in North America, is rent hikes on warehousing space. Space savings and reduced warehouse storage are needed, and ship-flat folding cartons are the economic choice.

Some things to consider:

  • The combination of increased demand for E-commerce, limited supply, rising construction costs, and investment interests in warehousing properties has led to a significant demand for warehousing space and an increase in rent prices.
  • There is an abundance of office space available right now because so many people are working from home, but with the increased popularity of online shopping, there is also a high demand for warehouse space.
  • Warehousing rent hikes are making it difficult for companies to keep their warehousing space. One way they can reduce their warehousing footprint is to switch to packaging that takes up much less space. PET folding cartons use approximately 40% less warehousing space than most styles of clamshells!

Maximizing Storage Efficiency

One of the key benefits of using folding cartons is that they allow you to maximize your storage efficiency. By using cartons that can be folded flat, you can stack them neatly and save valuable space in your warehouse. When not in use, these cartons can be easily stored on shelves or racks without taking up much room. This means you can store more inventory in the same area and increase your storage capacity without the need for additional warehouse space.

Reducing Shipping Costs

Shipping costs can significantly impact your bottom line, but using folding cartons can help you reduce these expenses. The compact nature of folding cartons allows for efficient packaging and shipping. These cartons take up less space in shipping, so you can fit more products in each shipment. This can help you optimize your shipping volume and reduce the number of shipments required. For example, hinged PET clamshells take up 40% more space than clear folding PET boxes, so your shipping costs alone would be nearly 150% more per year using the clear plastic clamshell packaging.

Additionally, folding cartons are lighter than other traditional packaging materials, such as wooden crates or metal containers which are sometimes chosen in an attempt to be more sustainable. Using folding cartons can lead to lower shipping costs, as saving space generally incurs lower transportation fees. By choosing paperboard or PET folding cartons for your packaging needs, you can save money on freight charges, and improve your overall shipping efficiency and reduce CO2 omissions!

Saving Space Is a Sustainable Packaging Practice

In today’s environmentally conscious world, implementing sustainable packaging practices is essential for businesses. Folding cartons save space and offer a sustainable packaging solution that can help reduce your carbon footprint. These cartons are typically made from recyclable materials, such as PET, PCR PET, or paperboard, which can be easily recycled after use.

By choosing space-saving PET folding cartons, you can contribute to the circular economy by reducing waste and promoting recycling. These cartons can be reused multiple times before their lifecycle ends, further minimizing environmental impact. Additionally, PET folding cartons require less energy and resources to produce compared to other packaging materials, making them an eco-friendlier choice. PET is the most recycled plastic in the world. While PET is easily recycled. In contrast, clear clamshell packaging is typically made from thermoformed plastic, which is not easily recycled and usually ends up in landfills.

Space-Saving Benefits of PET Folding Cartons:

In summary, there are many benefits to using PET folding cartons,

  • Save warehouse space / save on warehouse costs!
  • Ship more volume and ship less often, saving money on shipping.
  • Ship less often and reduce CO2 omissions to increase your company’s sustainability rating.
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