Blog / Corrugated Industry Trends
21 MAY 2024
Corrugated
board manufacturers have seen a range of factors influence their industry over
the last few years; from growing e-commerce to changing consumer preferences.
Increased production requirements can make modernising your process with
effective and efficient solutions an essential part of staying competitive.
Ecommerce retail
sales are continuing to increase; global sales are expected to be over $7.9
trillion by 2027.
This will massively increase the demand for corrugated board,
with 80% of the packaging being corrugated. From individual packaging and bulk
shipping, to protective wraps, corrugated board manufacturers have innovated
new way to serve the e-commerce industry and replace plastic alternatives.
E-commerce has
historically burdened the consumer with bulky plastic filler packaging that is
not domestically recyclable.
Modern e-commerce retailers now focus on providing
bespoke packaging solutions with minimal void filler required, reducing
shipping costs and the amount of packaging for the consumer to dispose of.
Many corrugated
board manufacturers are finding their customers require a large variety of
board sizes to suit consumer needs, as well as recyclable void fill
alternatives like shredded or honeycombed board.
The volume and variety of
scrap produced can require significant modifications to existing scrap systems,
or with the introduction of new machinery, more modern scrap extraction and
conveyance systems can be integrated into growing manufacturing facilities.
Corrugated board is
one of the most commonly recycled materials in the UK with domestic recycling
easily available to the majority of the population; this appeals greatly to
eco-friendly consumers and has led many retailers to utilise ‘100% recyclable’
packaging as a selling point for their products.
Corrugated board
manufacturers in the UK have turned to integratedAIR Systems for the bespoke
design, quality manufacture, and professional fitting of advanced air
conveyance systems for decades.
