Cushioning
(12 companies)Materials that brace, secure and immobilize products during transit, such as expanded polystyrene or polypropylene, foam-in-place, or molded pulp. Considering switching to a new container, material? If you need a new package or consumable, explore these articles to help guide your next purchase.
AirWave Packaging LLC
AirWave Packaging Inc. supplies air cushioning materials for protective packaging used in e-commerce, direct-to-consumer (D2C) packaging, and beyond. Air cushions are made of 99% air and made of "only one percent recyclable film and therefore particularly environmentally friendly," reports co. When used in conjunction with AirWave’s air packaging machines, packagers can produce wide and narrow air cushion wrapper on demand. Select from various materials such as home-compostable, thin materials, ESD (antistatic), heavy duty for robust and air cargo applications, and standard allround films. In addition, AirWave PaperWave air cushions are a compostable solution that safely protects goods while offering an environmentally sustainable protection option and delivering a clear statement on sustainability. The air-cushion material is made of 100% recycled paper is powerful and ecologically advantageous. The compostable sealing layer is ultra-thin and therefore does not negatively influence any aspect of recycling, co. reports.
Bubble Paper
Bubble Paper offers eco-friendly protective packaging made from natural paper, providing a sustainable alternative to plastic bubble wrap. Designed for cushioning, interleaving, and void filling, Bubble Paper generates 20 times less carbon emissions than traditional plastic wrap. It is biodegradable, curbside recyclable, and leaves no residue, making it an environmentally responsible choice for businesses looking to reduce plastic use and support sustainability efforts. Bubble Paper's renewable materials ensure full recyclability while maintaining the necessary protection for a wide range of packaging applications, including temperature-controlled shipping. Paper Icebox™ box liners offer thermal protection for temperature sensitive and cold-chain items, with proven 72-hour thermal protection.
EFP LLC
EFP works with a variety of expanded foam materials to ensure the protection of consumer products throughout the supply chain in addition to providing materials for cold chain solutions. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is 100% recyclable and 98% air. Because it is lightweight and durable, EPS can be molded into almost any shape, used for protective and transport packaging for shock absorption, thermal insulation, compressive resistance and other applications. EFP also offers a wide range of standard molded and fabricated insulated shipping containers for cold chain solutions. EFP can manufacture molded and preassembled materials with the box of choice or fully kitted with the determined quantity of gel packs, gel bricks or PCMs required for product protection.
Fromm Packaging Systems
Airpad cushions from FROMM Airpad feature lightweight properties, helping to lower shipping costs. As inflated packing materials that can be created on-demand, Airpads require minimal storage space and handling in the facility. Airpad protective material consists of 99% air and 1% film. Airpad is clean, free of dust and reusable. In the event of disposal it represents a minimum amount of waste and can be recycled. FROMM Cushion Film is a versatile and durable packing product made with the same film process as Void Film air pillows. FROMM Void Film is a reliable cushioning material for light to medium weight objects that serves as a fast and neat void-fill, a durable block and brace product.
Packaging Corp. of America
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the supplier of Hexacomb® corrugated material used for protective and transport packaging, as well as pallet and load securement. Cushion-Comb® acts as a replacement for molded expanded polystyrene (EPS) and polyethylene (PE) foam for packing material. Die-cut Hexacomb® honeycomb packaging helps protect vital parts and assemblies. Hexacomb® can also be used as edge and corner protectors, replacing expanded polystyrene (EPS) yet strong enough for use with strapping. Customized top/bottom pads and trays for office furniture and appliances are also available.
Pregis LLC
Pregis LLC is a supplier of on-demand inflatable packaging systems designed to solve any shipping need, from ship-from-store applications to full-scale distribution centers. Using high-quality films to create air pillows for void fill, wrappable patterns for light cushioning and hybrid cushioning, Pregis products offer product protection throughout the shipping cycle and deliver a clean and enhanced unboxing experience for customers. ChamberPak is a durable inflatable cushion system designed to save space at pack stations. AirSpeed Ascent uses Hybrid Cushioning, an inflatable cushioning with a proprietary square pattern that provides better product protection and superior customer experience. Other products include bubble cushioning and pouches, foam sheets and pouches, on-demand paper systems for void fill and much more.
Sealed Air Corporation
Sealed Air’s product line includes bubble cushioning, void fill and other transport packaging materials. Bubble Wrap® brand bubble cushioning gives customers the option to select the right material that suits their needs. Choose from original, strong grade, multi-purpose grade, or limited grade protective cushioning. Use Bubble Wrap brand dispenser cartons for self-dispensing, easy-tear convenience. Great for mailrooms or small shipping areas, choose 12-in or 24-in widths in small or medium bubble height.
Signode
Signode designs and manufactures protective packaging products serving diverse markets utilizing our breadth of packaging components designed to help protect your products throughout the end-of-line transit journey from specialty paper-based dunnage, cushioning and corner posts to metal protective materials.
Sonoco
Sonoco provides protective and transport packaging solutions to prevent damage and ensure product integrity throughout the rigors of the distribution cycle. Featured products include Sonoco ThermoSafe® shipping solutions, which provide temperature assurance to mitigate risk for customers and ensure product efficacy throughout the extremes of the supply chain. Sonoco’s portfolio of products for refrigerated, frozen or controlled room temperature applications also includes insulated shippers, refrigerants, durable insulated containers and more. Protective packaging products include transGuard returnable dunnage solutions made of molded expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam to protect fragile parts and components and solutions for protecting paper rolls from moisture and damage during storage, handling and distribution.
Storopack, Inc.
Storopack’s line of flexible protective packaging products includes loose fill, foam cushions, air pillows and air cushions, paper padding and cushioning, packaging pads, mailer bags, and much more. PAPERplus, which comes in a variety of shapes and formats, is used for filling videos, cushioning from impact shock, and even blocking or bracing goods against transport damage. which is analysis, process and cost optimization, development, production, delivery, and service. Storopack’s air cushions include the product lines AIRplus® for sensitive products, AIRmove for parcel packing and BUBBLEplus bubble packaging wrap-on rolls.
TriEnda
TriEnda’s Cargo Protect+ reusable cargo protection system is designed to deliver better freight protection for rail, truck, and intermodal freight transport at a lower average cost per load than similar disposable products for industries including beverage, egg and dairy product transport. Each Cargo Protect+ product is engineered to decrease load shift during transit and reduce unwanted product damage and spills. Easy-to-assemble parts are nestable for more compact return shipments.
Veritiv
Veritiv supplies protective corrugated pads and plastic cushioning material as well as an assortment of temperature controlled packaging for food, pharma or nutraceuticals. Packaging supplies designed to protect products throughout the supply chain include insulated shippers, refrigerants, insulated mailers and shipping packs, insulated containers, temperature monitoring devices, and sustainable and biodegradable temperature controlled packaging.
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