Corrugated packaging boxes for sustainable one-way shipping

Corrugated packaging for every protection and logistics need

Nefab provides a wide range of corrugated cardboard outer packaging solutions tailored to meet your specific requirements. From simple boxes to complex designs, our packaging is engineered and manufactured in custom shapes and sizes.

We optimize every aspect of the packaging solution, including paper properties, board strength, and packaging design based on product characteristics, transport flows, handling environments, and sustainability objectives. This enables us to deliver the required level of protection while reducing total cost and reducing environmental impact.

Nefab’s solutions are designed and validated through packaging and transport testing to ensure protection across real-world supply chains. Our corrugated outer packaging is often combined with inner packaging and value-added logistics services as part of our complete packaging solutions.

Reduce landfill waste with recyclable and biodegradable packaging

In one-way flows, corrugated packaging helps keep valuable materials in circulation and out of landfill. With a global recycling rate of 71%¹, it is one of the most widely recycled packaging materials available, supporting circular material flows across supply chains.

Corrugated packaging is also biodegradable. If paper fibers end up in nature, they naturally break down into biomass over time, helping reduce the risk of long-term environmental pollution.

Nefab’s corrugated packaging solutions also help to conserve mineral, fossil, and renewable resources. Made from renewable resources, Nefab’s solutions can incorporate certified forest-based fibers such as FSC^®, PEFC^™, SFI^®.  The fibers can also be recycled and reused up to seven times, extending material life and reducing the need for new raw materials.

In one customer application, replacing a multi-material packaging system with a Nefab-designed fiber-based solution reduced landfill waste by 75% and resource depletion by 31%².

¹ According to data collected by the EBB (European Environmental Bureau) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and Simapro
² By switching from a multi-material solution (wooden pallet, corrugated box, and EPS inserts) to a fully fiber-based solution. Numbers vary for different projects.

Reduces CO2-eq emissions through material and design optimization

Made from renewable, low-carbon fibers, Nefab’s corrugated packaging helps reduce emissions from the start. In addition, its high strength-to-weight ratio allows for efficient stacking during transport at low weight. Combined with space-efficient engineering, this improves transport efficiency and helps lower CO₂-eq emissions across the supply chain. These effects are particularly strong for air freight.

In one customer application, switching from a multi-material packaging solution to a fully fiber-based solution reduced annual CO₂-eq emissions by 23% across approximately 6,000 products shipped globally³.

³ By switching from a multi-material solution (corrugated box and PE foam) to a fully fiber-based solution. Improved space utilization allowed for 50% more products to be transported in the same flows. 6000 products shipped globally per year via truck, ship, and plane. Numbers vary for different projects.

Lowers total costs in one-way logistics

Nefab’s corrugated packaging solutions are optimized to lower the total cost of packaging and logistics in one-way flows. Our efficient designs, cost-competitive materials, and global sourcing options help reduce packaging expenses. At the same time, customized designs with optimized dimensions improve handling efficiency and reduce storage and transport costs. The material's low weight also helps lower freight costs, especially for air shipments.

In one customer application, replacing a plywood box with a corrugated sleeve reduced total costs by 34% across approximately 500 products shipped annually by truck and air⁴.

⁴ By replacing a plywood box with a corrugated sleeve. 500 products shipped by truck and plane per year. Numbers vary for different projects.

Common box designs

From packaging requirement to solution

1. Design and engineering: Based on customer needs, our engineers develop custom concepts, choosing from a wide range of materials while considering the entire packaging flow.
2. Samples and prototypes: Nefab quickly and cost-effectively produces samples and prototypes using various methods.
3. Testing: In our certified ISTA labs, samples undergo rigorous testing.
4. Manufacturing: With our wide variety of manufacturing processes, we produce custom packaging solutions tailored to your needs.
5. Logistics services: Nefab provides added logistics services, including assembly work like adding labels, holders, inserts, and tracking devices. Pooling services ensure returnable packaging is repaired, cleaned, and delivered when needed.

Global corrugated packaging capabilities

Nefab combines in-house manufacturing capabilities with a flexible supply network to deliver corrugated packaging globally with consistent quality and reliable lead times.  From converting corrugated sheets to finished packaging solutions, Nefab controls key production stages to support repeatable results.

By combining engineering expertise, production capabilities, and global supply chain support, Nefab can adapt to changing customer requirements while helping keep operations and deliveries running smoothly.

Contact your local packaging expert

Are you looking to optimize your one-way shipments with engineered corrugated packaging? Reach out to us today! Our team of experts in more than 39 countries is ready to collaborate, innovate, and deliver solutions tailored to your unique challenges. Contact your local sales representative for more information about custom corrugated boxes and discover how it can enhance your logistics and sustainability efforts.