E-Commerce Packaging Solutions
39% of consumers said that packaging damage would deter them from ordering from that company again.
Ensure packages arrive looking good and undamaged. When shipping valuable, heavy, bulky and large products, it’s important that they arrive at the business or consumer’s location in good condition. What measures can you take to protect these items while at the same time create a positive customer experience? VBoard® edge and corner protection is the answer.
V-Board edge protection comes in many forms and can protect just about any type, shape or size package. Used on the inside or outside of a package, it can be easily cut to fit the dimensions of your package. Cost effective and lightweight, edge protection is also easy to apply and remove.
In addition to ensuring damage free product delivery, customers will be pleased with the ease of use and recyclability of edge protection. All VBoard products are 100% recyclable and can be put into the curbside recycling or normal paper waste stream.
Is VBoard right for your product and application?
- Are you dealing with valuable big/bulky items such as furniture, appliances, windows/doors, lawn & garden equipment, etc.?
- Do you sell these products via e-commerce?
- How are you currently packaging your products for e-commerce, and what are your damage rates?
For samples or more information about edge protection, please contact us to tap into our packaging engineering expertise. View all of our VBoard edge protection solutions.
AMAZON PACKAGING STANDARDS
Effective August 1, 2019, vendors selling through Amazon are required to meet Amazon’s Packaging Guidelines known as ‘Frustration Free Packaging.’ This applies to products that exceed 18” x 14” x 8” or are greater than 20 lbs. sold through Amazon. Businesses not meeting these guidelines will be financially penalized on a per package basis.
You’ll need to get familiar with Amazon’s new packaging standards as outlined in their Frustration Free Packaging Program. These standards were created to give customers what they want: minimal, protective and functional packaging, including:
- Easy to open
- Well protected
- 100% recyclable
Our experts at Great Northern Laminations can help you with your next packaging design and can test package integrity in our ISTA 6 certified testing lab to meet these standards.
Great Northern can help design, test, and produce a packaging solution to meet Amazon’s new guidelines. We are part of a select group of companies that are part of the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network (APASS), which is officially recognized by Amazon to support packaging solutions that help e-commerce vendors with their packaging challenges. Learn more about Great Northern’s certifications and capabilities.
Edge Protection for E-Commerce Packaging
For over 60 years, Great Northern has been the expert in protecting products and packaging. One of our specialties is edge protection. Made from durable paperboard, it comes in many forms and can protect just about any type, shape or size package. Used on the inside or the outside of a package, it can be easily cut to fit the dimensions of your package. Most importantly, our edge protection solutions ensure that your package will arrive at the customer’s doorstep looking good!
Other important aspects about edge protection:
- Can cut assembly time
- Can reduce the cost of packaging materials
- Can lower shipping costs throughout the supply chain
- Can reduce product damage, saving time and money
- Can be recycled curbside
