Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging for long-distance shipments
Strong, customizable, and recyclable industrial packaging engineered to protect heavy products, reduce environmental impact, and lower total logistics cost.
Strong, durable & moisture resistant
Made from extra-strong corrugated board, designed to withstand heavy loads and demanding transport and storage conditions, with stacking strength of up to 2000 kg (~4400lbs).
Lightweight & cost efficient
High strength combined with low weight, cost-efficient material, flat-pack delivery, and efficient stacking help reduce total packaging and logistics costs.
Renewable & recyclable
Paper-based and easy to recycle, Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging helps reduce landfill waste while its lightweight, space-efficient design can help lower transport emissions.
Nefab’s Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging
A broad range of high-strength corrugated packaging solutions
Nefab’s Heavy-Duty corrugated portfolio includes high-strength packaging solutions manufactured from double- and triple-wall corrugated board. Available in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and configurations, Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging can be combined with reinforcements, inner packaging, pallets, lids, and other protective components as part of a complete packaging solution tailored to specific product and supply chain requirements.
What makes Nefab's Heavy-Duty corrugated different
Double- and triple-wall corrugated board
High-quality double- and triple-wall corrugated cardboard for heavy loads.
High Edge Crush Test (ECT) values
Corrugated board with high ECT values, typically over 15kN/m, for enhanced edge crush resistance and stacking performance.
Superior box compression strength
Box compression strength exceeding 300 kg (~660lbs) for demanding stacking loads during storage and transport.
Lightweight material
Combines high strength with low weight and is appropriately 50% lighter than plywood.
Recyclable material
Manufactured from paper-based materials for easy recycling through established paper recycling streams worldwide.
Moisture resistance options
Available with wet strength kraft liners and water-resistant adhesives for humid transport conditions.
Applications of Nefab’s Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging
Export and overseas shipments
Built for long-distance and international shipments, including sea freight, with moisture-resistant options and reliable protection for heavy products. Easy to recycle worldwide.
Air freight
Ideal for air freight applications where low packaging weight, high strength, and efficient use of space are critical.
Long-term storage
Maintains performance during long-term storage, including warehouse and cool-room environments with temperatures down to -25°C (-13°F).
Packaging for long-distance shipments of heavy industrial equipment
Heavy-duty corrugated packaging is designed for shipping heavy, medium- to large-sized industrial equipment and dangerous goods. It provides reliable protection for long-distance transport, international shipments, long-term storage, and demanding applications, especially in the automotive, defense, energy, and industrial sectors.
Benefits of Nefab’s Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging
Reliable protection and safety
Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging provides reliable protection for heavy products throughout storage, handling, and transport. Compared to conventional corrugated packaging, it offers superior strength, enhanced moisture resistance, and long-lasting durability in demanding supply chain environments.
Superior strength and protection
Engineered for heavy loads, Heavy-Duty corrugated can support stacking loads of up to 2,000 kg (~4400lbs), helping reduce shipment damage and optimizing container utilization.
Enhanced moisture resistance
Wet-strength kraft liners and water-resistant adhesives provide additional protection in humid environments, making Heavy-Duty corrugated suitable for overseas shipments and challenging climates.
Long-lasting durability
Designed to maintain performance over time, Heavy-Duty corrugated withstands demanding storage conditions and temperatures as low as -25°C (-13°F).
Improved workplace health and safety
Compared to wooden crates, Heavy-Duty corrugated eliminates nails and nail guns while reducing heavy manual handling, helping improve ergonomics and reduce workplace noise.
Reduced total costs
Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging helps lower costs across the supply chain. Lightweight materials, space-efficient designs, and simplified handling reduce packaging, freight, storage, and labor costs without compromising product protection.
Lower Packaging Costs
Cost-effective materials and custom-engineered designs help reduce material usage and packaging costs without compromising performance.
Lower Freight and Storage Costs
Efficient stacking, flat-pack delivery, and lightweight material help maximize container and warehouse space, reduce transport weight, and lower logistics costs.
Simplified Handling and Packing
Packing-friendly designs simplify assembly and handling. Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging can often be assembled by one person and allows products to be loaded onto a pallet before the packaging is assembled around them, helping reduce packaging time and labor requirements.
Reduced environmental impact in long-distance shipments
Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging helps reduce environmental impact throughout the packaging lifecycle. Its paper-based construction, lightweight design, and recyclability make it a sustainable option for long-distance and international shipments.
Responsible Material Choices
Heavy-Duty corrugated is made from renewable materials, and options for certified forest-based fibers such as FSC®, PEFC™, SFI® are available.
Lower Transport Emissions
The combination of low material weight, high strength, and space-efficient designs helps optimize transport utilization and reduce emissions associated with shipping.
Designed for Recycling
Paper-based Heavy-Duty corrugated is widely recyclable and supports circular material flows. With a global paper and cardboard recycling rate of 71%, it helps businesses reduce landfill waste and improve packaging sustainability.
1 According to data collected by the EBB (European Environmental Bureau) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and Simapro
Variations of Nefab’s Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging
Common outer packaging formats
Custom designs
Tailor-made packaging engineered to fit specific product dimensions, protection requirements, and supply chain needs.
Pallet boxes
Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging designed for palletized transport and storage of large, bulky, or heavy products.
Wrap-around designs
The wrap-around packaging is a combination of a Heavy-Duty cardboard sheet that is wrapped around a wooden frame or plywood board to create a weather-resistant and extremely durable and strong box.
Knock-down flat-pack kits
Space-efficient packaging delivered flat and assembled when needed, helping reduce storage requirements and transportation costs.
Octabins
Large octagonal bulk containers designed for storing and transporting high volume of loose, granular, or bagged materials.
Dangerous goods packaging solutions
Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging can be engineered and certified for the safe transport of dangerous goods in accordance with applicable regulations. Customers can choose from a range of pre-certified packaging designs for faster implementation or work with Nefab to develop and certify a custom solution tailored to their specific requirements.
Complete Packaging Solutions
Nefab delivers complete packaging solutions that integrate Heavy-Duty corrugated outer packaging with inserts, reinforcements, pallets, lids, and dunnage. Available in mono-material and multi-material configurations, each solution is tailored to your product, logistics, and sustainability requirements. Value-added services, including assembly and kitting, just-in-time (JIT) deliveries, and warehousing, help streamline operations across the supply chain. Nefab also accommodates both low- and high-volume orders with the flexibility to support a wide range of products and packaging configurations.
How does it work?
From packaging requirement to solution
- 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.
- Samples and prototypes: Nefab quickly and cost-effectively produces samples and prototypes using various methods.
- Testing: In our certified ISTA labs, samples undergo rigorous testing.
- Manufacturing: With our wide variety of manufacturing processes, we produce custom packaging solutions tailored to your needs.
- 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.
Benefits of Nefab packaging solutions
Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do so by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and ethical standards.
Complete solutions
We provide complete packaging and logistics solutions that reduce total cost and environmental impact throughout the supply chain.
Engineering expertise
With over 250 engineers in 30 locations globally, we collaborate closely with customers to design, prototype, test, and deliver tailored packaging solutions.
Sustainability focus
Nefab's solutions reduce carbon footprints by 31%, on average, reflecting our commitment to sustainability within our operations and offerings.
Global footprint
With 75 years of experience and a presence in over 38 countries, we deliver global solutions with local support.
Get in touch
Contact your local packaging expert
Are you looking for strong, sustainable, and customized packaging for long-distance and export shipments? 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 Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging and discover how it can enhance your logistics and sustainability efforts.
Frequently asked questions about Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging
Can Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging replace plywood crates?
Can Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging replace plywood crates?
In many one-way export applications, yes. Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging can reduce weight, improve ergonomics, and simplify recycling when the solution is correctly engineered for the load and logistics flow. In other cases, expendable or returnable plywood solutions are to be preferred. At Nefab, we specialize in finding the optimal packaging solution with the optimal material for our customer’s supply chain.
Can Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging be used for global shipping?
Can Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging be used for global shipping?
Yes. Heavy-Duty corrugated is widely used for global export packaging across industries such as industrial equipment, electronics, healthcare, energy, and automotive.
Can Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging be customized?
Can Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging be customized?
Yes. Solutions can be tailored to product dimensions, protection requirements, logistics flows, and sustainability goals, including custom inserts, reinforcements, pallets, and dunnage.
Is Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging suitable for dangerous goods shipments?
Is Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging suitable for dangerous goods shipments?
Yes. Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging can be engineered and certified for dangerous goods transport, including both pre-certified and custom-certified designs.
What industries use Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging?
What industries use Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging?
Heavy-Duty corrugated packaging is used across industries such as industrial equipment, automotive, defense, healthcare equipment, energy, and more.
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