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RISI is considering adding a Corrugated Box Cost Index in addition to the Linerboard Cost Index. Is this a good idea? [email protected]

Fastmarkets RISI plans to add corrugated box cost index This is a “major development” that could affect the decades-old model for monthly corrugated pricing, according to analysts. The public has less than a month to provide comments about the proposal.

Containerboard pricing holds steady in August, let's see what September holds. [email protected]

Containerboard pricing holds steady in August Containerboard pricing was largely expected to remain flat considering producers’ third wave of price increases won’t take effect until September. Boxboard prices also were mostly flat, although SBS bucked that trend.

The Boxery has broken it down (pun intended). These are the typical mistakes we see as well. [email protected]

12 cardboard boxes sizing mistakes new sellers make in their first year - The Boxery Blog | Packaging & Box Tips | Boxes Ready To Ship Guessing cardboard box sizes costs sellers real money. See the 12 mistakes to skip and shop right-sized shipping boxes built for your products.

When designing your subscription box, don't forget to use the inside as well as the outside for your branding. [email protected]

We've heard the word a million times, cardboard. But what is actually the difference between cardboard and corrugated. Here's one explanation. [email protected]

Corrugated vs Cardboard: Key Differences, Costs & Uses earn the difference between corrugated and cardboard packaging, including cost, strength, and sustainability, to choose the right material for your product.

AICC (The Independent Packaging Association) is questioning the most recent round of price increases. Do you agree with them or the containerboard producers? [email protected]

Independent box making group decries containerboard price increases AICC says the hikes reflect “a small group of producers having market dominance.” The group also questions major containerboard producers’ recent statements about demand increases and tight supply.

Can the unboxing experience influence shopper behavior? Absolutely! Let us help curate the right experience for you. [email protected]

How Important Are Packaging, Unboxings, and Included Materials in Retail Products Today? How important are the elements of packaging, unboxings, and included materials in today's retail sphere?

Unprecedented increases, soaring stock prices, containerboard tightness. 2026 has become a very interesting year for corrugated. Where and how will it end? [email protected]

PCA’s $140/ton containerboard price increase considered unprecedented Packaging Corporation of America’s announced increase is double the typical amount, shocking industry observers. The reported action sent PCA’s — and competitors’ — stocks soaring on Friday.

When thinking of your brand and marketing, do not forget your shipping cartons. These boxes are seen by millions of eyes through the distribution channel, be sure they reflect your image. We can help. [email protected]

Are you in the process of redesigning your packaging? Be sure to consider these factors...and of course, let us help! [email protected]

Packaging trends shaping 2026 and beyond Packaging in 2026 is evolving faster than ever, driven by sustainability, technology and changing consumer expectations.