by crateadmin | Jun 20, 2024 | Durability, Value, Why Ecorrcrate
When do I need a shock absorbing shipping crate? If your product is rigid and damage-resistant, it will likely ship safely in a rigid crate without too much thought or effort. However, for other products that would be damaged if they encounter hard bumps and drops,...
by crateadmin | Apr 12, 2024 | Durability, Sustainability, Value, Why Ecorrcrate
History of Boxes and Crates Did you know that a true cardboard crate is a recent, unique, and disruptive invention? The first corrugated paperboard box was invented and used in the UK around 1874. They became available in the US in 1895. After roughly 150 years in...
by dean@ecorrcrate.com | Jan 31, 2024 | Value, Why Ecorrcrate
One size doesn’t fit all – in clothing – or in shipping crates. The one-size-fits-all concept was developed in the garment industry in the 1970’s. By the 1990’s those that didn’t fit the norm began to push back and demand clothing tailored to fit the wider variety of...
by crateadmin | Jul 19, 2023 | Sustainability, Why Ecorrcrate
In recent history, bulk plastic crates have been a standard option for shipping. They’re strong, holding upwards of 2,000 pounds. They’re reusable. And they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. You might even find ones made from recycled materials. But for all of...
by crateadmin | Apr 25, 2023 | Shipping Tips, Value, Why Ecorrcrate
Right-Sizing Lowers Your Shipping Costs Right-sizing became a popular term when dimensional weight pricing for small package shipments went into effect in 2007. This pricing significantly impacted E-Commerce companies’ shipping costs. Right-sizing means that you...
by crateadmin | Mar 21, 2023 | Durability, Industries, Sustainability, Uncategorized, Value, Why Ecorrcrate
Shipping takes time, costs money, and the required containers and supplies occupy valuable space in your warehouse. What if you could slash all of these? If there was a shipping solution that was totally customizable, laid completely flat, required no additional...
