What is fanfold corrugated board?

Fanfold corrugated board is a continuous sheet of corrugated material folded into layers for storage and fed into packaging machinery as needed. It is used to create boxes to the required dimensions at the point of packing, rather than pulling from a large stock of pre-made formats.

This makes it well suited to custom size box production, particularly in operations where product ranges vary and packaging needs to stay flexible.

How does fanfold simplify packaging stock?

One of the main operational benefits of fanfold is simpler packaging inventory management. Rather than storing high volumes of pre-formed packaging, businesses can hold fanfold as a more flexible corrugated format that supports a wider range of output.

That means less warehouse space dedicated to packaging stock, less time spent managing replenishment, and a more controlled approach to packaging supply.

How does fanfold work with Right Size packaging?

Fanfold is a natural fit for Right Size packaging because it allows packaging to be produced closer to the dimensions of the product. This helps reduce unnecessary empty space and can lower the amount of void fill needed during packing.

It also supports a more repeatable process. Instead of making regular decisions about which packaging format is the closest fit, teams can work within a more structured system that is designed to produce the required box size as part of the workflow.

What workflow benefits does fanfold bring?

The value of fanfold is not just in the material itself, but in the way it supports a simpler packing operation.

Using fanfold with box-making equipment can help reduce manual handling around packaging selection and improve the flow from packing to dispatch. For larger operations, that can make day to day processes easier to manage and easier to standardise.

This can support:

• Simpler packaging processes
• More repeatable packing methods
• Easier integration with automation
• Better control over packaging output

Can better-fitting packaging improve product protection?

Fanfold should not be viewed as a direct solution on its own. However, when it is used within a Right Size packaging setup, it can help create packaging that fits the product more closely.

That closer fit may help reduce movement in transit and improve protection products. In that sense, it can support a packaging process that is better aligned to product handling requirements.

Why does fanfold suit growing operations?

As operations grow, packaging needs often become more varied. Fanfold supports that change by giving businesses a more flexible format that works well with automation and can adapt more easily as requirements shift.

For businesses looking at custom size box production, fanfold offers a practical way to simplify packaging without making stockholding and workflow more complicated.

Ribble Packaging works with businesses to help them understand where fanfold and Right Size packaging can improve operational performance. If you are reviewing your current packaging setup, Ribble can help you explore the right approach.

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If you’re a lighting manufacturer or supplier, you already know that lights come in all shapes and sizes, not to mention the fragility of some designs. When it comes to packaging, especially for eCommerce stockists, your products need to fit properly in your packaging of choice with good protection to get your product to your customer safely without any breakage or damages.

Recently, packaging companies have experienced a national cardboard shortage “due to a combination of the pandemic and Brexit” says Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI). With this in mind, companies have been stockpiling materials leading to many retailers suffering the consequences of not having packaging readily available when they need it.

With all the varieties of lighting out there, sourcing packaging is not an easy task. As a business, you need to have the right box there ready to go as soon as your product has been assembled to avoid any breakages. So, as a manufacturer or supplier, you have two options. You either have to have a warehouse with unlimited space for all the different box shapes and sizes, or you choose a much more efficient way of operating…let us introduce you to Right Size Packaging.

On-demand packaging; a perfect fit every time

With Right Size Packaging, you can create boxes that are the exact dimensions and style you need for all your products. You never have to worry about being without the materials you need to run your business because you have packaging on demand.

It’s flexible, easy and efficient

Take back control of your packaging supply by switching to Fanfold, a greener packaging solution. Rather than conventional boxes, you can easily source just one product and eliminate the need to buy multiple different styles and sizes of boxes.

Create an environmentally sustainable packaging process, eliminate plastic packaging

Every business should make a conscious effort to reduce their impact on the environment. But if you’re looking for an eco-friendly solution for your packaging processes, then fanfold, coupled with Right Size Packaging could be for you.

Not only that, a Fanfold solution can actually make you more money

How? Whilst reducing your packaging cost by around 30%, this packaging solution also frees up your packaging inventory, regaining vital space to use for more stock – increasing your sales opportunities.

Still not convinced? Hear from Dextra Group PLC just how much Right Size Packaging has helped their business operations. As the UK’s largest privately-owned lighting manufacturer they can tell you honestly, so you don’t just have to take our word for it…

If you would like to find out more about any of our packaging solutions, please get in touch.

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