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125KTB – what is it really?
125KTB goes hand in hand with FEFCO 0201. A “standard” box made out of “standard” board. FEFCO has done a pretty good job of standardising

Price and strength go hand in hand.
THERE is hardly anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper… John Ruskin It’s a common

What do customers want from a packaging audit?
Packaging audits have become popular with sellers of corrugated and associated packaging products. An added value (no charge) service to help customers reduce packaging costs. Also,

Is corrugated maximising its environmental credentials vs plastic?
Does ‘circular by nature’ say it all? It is clever, simple and compelling. But is it too narrow? The environmental mantra is to “reduce, reuse,

What Spec Case Do I Need: A Better Way to Respond
“Can you tell me what spec box I need?” – is a fair question from a packaging buyer to a sales representative. “Hmm, err” –

Who sets your prices?
Pricing is important. It affects whether you win the sale and the profit you make. The right process can cut staff costs, raise selling prices