Custom cardboard boxes

Every e-commerce business knows that to be successful, they must find the perfect way to package and ship their products. A custom cardboard box; quick, sturdy, and recyclable.

Creating Boxes
in the Perfect Size

Every order has its own custom cardboard shipping box. The machine ensures the perfect size; it scans the order and automatically cuts and folds the box from continuous cardboard. This is folded around the order. Once done, the box is sealed with tape or glue before being weighed. The final step is printing and attaching an address label to the box for shipping. This machine can produce a custom cardboard box every 7 seconds; sturdy and recyclable. When it comes to custom packaging, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Each product is unique and thus requires unique packaging to transport it as efficiently as possible and to protect it well.

No Need for Pre-made Boxes in Stock

While cardboard packaging is a great way to make your product ready for shipping, it is not feasible to keep countless different sizes of boxes in stock. Automated packaging machines can quickly and easily create custom cardboard packaging for your order, so you don’t have to worry about keeping a large number of different sizes in stock. This has multiple benefits. Firstly, you use up to 30% less cardboard in total. Moreover, no extra filling material is needed, and you can reduce your volume by 50%.

Required Cardboard Quality

The quality of cardboard needed depends on the product that needs to be packed. The larger and heavier the products the machine is used for, the sturdier the cardboard recommended. Each webshop can determine which type of cardboard is most ideal based on its range. Sparck also has extensive knowledge on this subject and can provide advice.

Costs & Benefits of Cardboard

Using cardboard packaging has many advantages over plastic packaging. One of the biggest advantages is that cardboard is recyclable. In most cases, plastic is not recyclable. Furthermore, cardboard is often a more affordable option than plastic packaging. Additionally, the cardboard fed into Sparck's fully automatic packing machines can be easily customized to the corporate style or multiple styles for a professional look.

Printing options

There are two different ways to print the cardboard and give it the desired appearance; beforehand and afterward. Below, the two different methods are explained.

Printing on the Box (Afterward)

With our latest feature, you can make every customer experience more personal with a custom print for each box. This is printed on the box afterward, meaning a unique print per box. This can vary per box, depending on your wishes. For example, a logo, promotion, tip, or QR code.

Easily Scale During Peak Season

As a business, you will likely experience peak moments with a significant increase in orders. Think of Christmas, Sinterklaas, or Father's Day. During these periods, it is crucial that your packaging system can handle the increased volume seamlessly. In this case, it means that you can continue using the same packaging machine without having to invest in new equipment or personnel. The machine can easily produce more boxes per hour, allowing you to meet the increased demand for your products.

The Benefits of Automatically Packing in Custom Cardboard Boxes:

Custom cardboard boxes are cheaper than traditional folding boxes.
You can save 30% on cardboard and 50% on volume.
It allows you to easily scale up during peak moments.
An order packed in a custom box doesn’t need unnecessary and environmentally damaging filling material, such as packing peanuts, bubble wrap, or air cushions.
By using custom cardboard boxes, you can ship goods with up to 50% less air, saving valuable space and money. Some companies have even reported saving an entire truckload of space in one day by switching to custom packaging.
More packages per hour thanks to automation. Sparck Technologies' CVP Everest can pack up to 1,100 boxes per hour. This means the machine can do the work of 20 manual packers.
Packers do not waste time estimating the size of the needed box. The box fits perfectly, and there is no need to change the box.
With the right-sized cardboard boxes, you see more satisfied customers. There are countless unboxing videos of dissatisfied customers on the internet. Nowadays, consumers want companies to be sustainable in every aspect – including packaging – so less filler and fewer oversized boxes.
You can save warehouse space by not having to stock a large amount of each size and type of cardboard. You can suffice with pallets of folding cardboard, ensuring you can ship orders with minimal cardboard.
Less transport damage and claims. Since your product is tightly packed in a custom cardboard box, there is less risk of shifting within the box and getting damaged during transport.
Determine yourself which cardboard to use for which order. You can vary the quality of the cardboard, the print, or the size of the cardboard.

Fast or furious?

Comparing the two CVP’s.

CVP Impack

Up to 500 boxes per hour.

Explore the CVP Impack

CVP Everest

Up to 1,100 boxes per hour

Explore the CVP Everest

Conclusion

In short, if you are looking for an edge over your competitors, want to increase customer satisfaction, or simply want to save on raw materials, custom cardboard packaging is a great solution. Ready to take your e-commerce business to the next level? If you have any questions or need help finding the right solution for your business, contact us. We are happy to talk to you and answer all your questions.

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