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  • 1.  packaging material to replace EPS

    Posted 08-31-2022 11:03 AM
    What are the latest greatest materials out there that can replace EPS material?  But still maintain current box cuft. & is cost competitive with EPS.

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    Bruce Berg
    Packaging Designer
    Kichler Lighting
    Solon OH
    (216) 573-1000
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  • 2.  RE: packaging material to replace EPS

    Posted 08-31-2022 11:46 AM
    Perhaps moulded pulp fibre would work for you Bruce?

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    Martin T. Downey CPP
    Sr. Partner
    365-999-6121
    martin@brandedproductions.ca
    www.brandedproductions.ca
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  • 3.  RE: packaging material to replace EPS

    Posted 08-31-2022 01:15 PM
    Hi Bruce,

    Die cut corrugate can also be used to protect lighting.  The cube would be smaller, thus freight costs are less.

    We use ISTA 3A and drop the master carton 17x, resulting in a pass.

    The trick is to ensure the pieces are secured in place & cannot move around.


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    Oksana Lapierre CPP
    Senior Packaging Optimization Consultant
    Canadian Tire Corp
    Toronto ON
    416-480-9780 (x28734)
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  • 4.  RE: packaging material to replace EPS

    Posted 09-01-2022 06:09 AM
    Molded fiber works well for some lighting applications. Draft angles need to be increased which often means carton sizes change. Prices are often higher than EPS.


    John whitaker
    513-235-8118




  • 5.  RE: packaging material to replace EPS

    Posted 09-01-2022 07:17 AM
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    Bruce, 
    Situationally, honeycomb can be an effective alternative.

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    Jamie Holt CPLP
    National Account Manager - Technical Sales
    Signode Industrial Group, Engineered Solutions: Multi-Wall / PDM / Reddi-Pac
    Danville VA
    (434) 429-9211
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  • 6.  RE: packaging material to replace EPS

    Posted 09-06-2022 01:36 PM
    Jamie,
    Years ago i used honeycomb on a mirror packing application and it worked out well. At some point in time, sooner then later i will need to use a material that can replace EPS molds. A large amount of our lighting products contain glass panels and or glass globes, so very fragile products.  Ranging in all sizes from small to very large fixtures. The problem also is that all of our suppliers are off shore, China, India, Vietnam.

    Thanks,
    Bruce

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    Bruce Berg
    Packaging Designer
    Kichler Lighting
    Solon OH
    (216) 573-1000
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