Recoverable plastic packaging abroad is in the ascendant

Seventy percent of the packaging materials used by world-renowned retail giant Wal-Mart are RPC (recyclable Plastic Packaging baskets) instead of corrugated cartons. One of the most important reasons is that the cartons do not have a unified land occupation standard and display product functionality. The importance of neat and unified product stacking is self-evident. For example, in an agricultural distribution center, there will be goods from different origins. If there are many types of goods and the sizes of packages are not the same, then how to handle these goods is a big problem. If the packaging of goods is standardized and has a uniform floor area, and a complete footprint size equals the size of the pallets, this problem will be solved. Here we can compare RPC with corrugated cartons to clarify their respective advantages.

RPC is the earliest standardized transport material, because its specifications are consistent, so it is easy to stack. RPC has a slot at the bottom and its stacking stability is better than that of the carton.

RPC not only has the advantage of standardization, but also has a strong display function. Because the RPC does not have a top cover, it can be seen directly inside the product; it is not necessary to print a pattern on the outer package, eliminating the need for a printing fee and without losing the packaging's sales function.

Corrugated boxes are very protective of goods, and their excellent pressure resistance, puncture resistance and moisture resistance are not comparable to RPC.

Because RPC is a reusable packaging product after being recycled, it is obsolete in appearance at least, but the carton is clean and beautiful.

Nowadays, the competition among carton companies is very fierce. With the transparency of prices, profits are getting thinner and thinner. But it is worth noting that the carton industry is being challenged by R PCs. There are many carton companies now realizing that their customers are no longer as eager to choose cartons as the outer packaging of their products, but instead turn their attention to other types of packaging, with RPC's impact on cartons being particularly acute. As people's dual requirements for packaging, storage, transportation and sales have increased, the important position of cartons in the packaging market has started to shake, especially for the packaging of agricultural products. The reason for this is actually the concept of mischief. The carton factory usually only cares about the customer's order and does not question the situation after the carton is delivered to the user. Carton is only a part of the supply chain. To be able to think of another part from this part, looking at the entire supply chain, you can find the key. RPC is far better than carton at this point.

The responsible person of Wal-Mart pointed out that there are two most important drawbacks of the carton products: First, the specifications of the carton are tens of thousands, which is certainly important for the merchants who pursue personalized packaging, but it brings great impact to the entire logistics environment. trouble. It is not easy to stack, it is not convenient to transport, and it also consumes a lot of valuable space. The container is a typical example. Secondly, because its structure blocks the display of the product itself, it is possible to print exquisite designs on the outside of the package, but this requires increased packaging costs.

Not long ago, FEFCO (Federation of European Corrugated Paper Manufacturers) and FBA (American Carton Association) and some large carton companies jointly launched the "European Standard for Covering Corrugated Containers," with the aim of strengthening the function of corrugated cartons for stacking and displaying products. . This measure will effectively promote the development of the corrugated box industry. What is more important is a change of concept. This set of standards has not only changed people’s understanding of the carton that was originally inferior to RPC in sales and stacking, but also became a more mature direction for the carton industry. Sign. Our carton enterprises in China should learn from the past and go out of business to understand the actual needs of users, sellers and even consumers in order to produce products that satisfy customers.