Corrugated board is a popular packaging material because it is extremely durable, versatile, lightweight, and economical. It is also made from a renewable resource - wood. In box plants, corrugated board is used to manufacture boxes and other structures that can be used to package, ship, and store a large variety of products. This course will familiarize you with some common industry terms, describe popular corrugated board and corrugated box styles, and discuss corrugated box usage considerations.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe components of corrugated board
- Identify and describe common flute styles
- Describe box blanks and manufacturer's joints
- Identify common box styles
- Identify standard case code numbers
- Describe box dimensions
- Describe the features of bulk bins