What it is
Corrugated boxes protect goods in transit and can carry your print. Bollant makes ply corrugated boxes, solid board boxes, flexible packaging boxes and rigid container boxes, from recycled board, to the size and strength the product needs.
Shipping and secondary boxes in corrugated or solid board, plain or printed. It is part of Bollant’s Packaging Solutions family. Bollant kraft and board; foil-laminated and poly-coated papers where the product needs a barrier.
Where it is used
- FMCG secondary packaging
- E-commerce shipping
- Export cartons
- Industrial packaging
Typical buyers: FMCG brands, pharmaceutical packers, dairies, bakeries, e-commerce sellers and export customers.
What to specify
Send these parameters with your enquiry. Values are agreed for each order and confirmed in a specification sheet before production.
| Parameter | Why it matters | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Inner dimensions | L × W × H of the contents. | Agreed per order |
| Ply and flute | 3, 5 or 7 ply; flute profile. | Agreed per order |
| Board grades | Liner and flute GSM/BF. | Agreed per order |
| Compression or burst requirement | From stacking and transport. | Agreed per order |
| Colours and coverage. | Agreed per order |
Formats and options
- RSC and custom styles
- Plain or printed
How it is made
Board is printed, die-cut, creased, glued and finished on our converting lines. Coatings and laminations are applied where liquid, grease or barrier performance is required.
Limitations
Grease- or liquid-resistant coatings can take a pack out of the paper recycling stream. We tell you when a barrier choice changes the end-of-life claim you can make.
Questions buyers ask
How many ply do I need?
It depends on contents weight, stacking height and transport. Three-ply suits light retail packs; five- and seven-ply carry heavier and export loads. Share your load and we suggest a construction.
What is BCT?
Box compression test: the load a box withstands before it buckles. It is the most useful single number for stacking strength.
What is corrugated and solid board boxes used for?
Common uses: fmcg secondary packaging; e-commerce shipping; export cartons; industrial packaging.
What should I specify when ordering corrugated and solid board boxes?
Send: Inner dimensions; Ply and flute; Board grades; Compression or burst requirement; Print. Values are agreed per order.
Which formats of corrugated and solid board boxes are available?
RSC and custom styles; Plain or printed.
How is corrugated and solid board boxes made?
Board is printed, die-cut, creased, glued and finished on our converting lines. Coatings and laminations are applied where liquid, grease or barrier performance is required.
What are the limitations of corrugated and solid board boxes?
Grease- or liquid-resistant coatings can take a pack out of the paper recycling stream. We tell you when a barrier choice changes the end-of-life claim you can make.
Which documents can I request for corrugated and solid board boxes?
Structural drawing and print proof; Box compression or burst test for the agreed construction, when requested; Food-contact declarations where applicable, once confirmed for the material, issued for the grade or format you buy.
