Packaging supplier document request package

EU Packaging Regulation: Documents SMEs Should Request from Packaging Suppliers First

A practical request package for small and medium-sized manufacturers starting PPWR preparation: material composition, weight and dimensions, restricted-substance evidence, supplier records, and technical documentation readiness.

May 9, 2026 · PackingMaster
Paper flat board selection guide

Paper Flat Board Selection Guide: Using Support Boards for Product Protection and Load Stability

A practical B2B buyer’s guide to the specifications, thickness, strength, placement, stacking method, moisture exposure, and friction conditions to check when using paper flat boards as support panels for product protection.

May 8, 2026 · PackingMaster
Comparison of paper, wood, and plastic pallets

What Is a Paper Pallet? Export Packaging Selection Criteria Compared with Wood and Plastic Pallets

A practical guide for B2B buyers comparing paper pallets with wood and plastic pallets, including advantages, limits, load capacity, quarantine, recycling, and storage conditions for export packaging decisions.

May 7, 2026 · PackingMaster
K-food export packaging PPWR checklist

K-Food Export Packaging Checklist Ahead of EU PPWR Application in August

A practical checklist for food and cosmetics exporters preparing for EU PPWR application in August 2026, covering packaging materials, labeling, recyclability, food-contact safety, and documentation.

May 7, 2026 · PackingMaster
B2B packaging material selection guide

B2B Packaging Material Selection Guide: How to Compare Corrugated Board, Paperboard, and Eco-Friendly Materials

A practical guide for purchasing teams comparing corrugated board, paperboard, molded pulp, paper cushioning, and reusable packaging by MOQ, unit cost, durability, recyclability, and lead time.

May 5, 2026 · PackingMaster
Sharp decline in corrugated base paper inventories and parcel box supply risk

Corrugated Base Paper Inventories Plunge: Managing Parcel Box Supply Risk in 2026

As Korean corrugated base paper inventories fall below normal levels in 2026, unit prices, lead times, and advance ordering for parcel boxes and distribution packaging are becoming critical. This article summarizes the practical points procurement managers should check.

May 5, 2026 · PackingMaster
Aerial view of a global Smurfit Westrock containerboard mill yard

Smurfit Westrock Company Guide: The World's Largest Containerboard Maker at 23M Tons Capacity

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW), formed in July 2024 through the merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, is the world’s largest containerboard and paper-packaging company, with 23M short tons of annual mill capacity and 63 paper mills across 40 countries. This guide covers the company profile, the two legacy groups behind it, the main containerboard grades, the first year of post-merger integration, and what the Korean paper-packaging industry should take away.

May 4, 2026 · PackingMaster
Export packaging compliance data checklist 2026

Export Packaging Compliance Data: What to Collect Before 2026

A practical record template for exporters and packaging suppliers preparing for EU PPWR and other 2026 packaging regulations, covering materials, weight, recyclability, certifications, and supply-chain documents.

May 4, 2026 · PackingMaster
2026 global paper packaging trend toward verifiable sustainability

2026 Global Paper Packaging Trends: Eco-Friendly Claims Are Moving Toward Verifiable Sustainability

In the global paper packaging market in 2026, the key issue is no longer the environmental claim itself but sustainability that can be proven with data and documents. This article summarizes FSC, recyclability assessment, high-barrier paper materials, and smart packaging trends.

May 4, 2026 · PackingMaster
International Paper mill exterior

IP Q1 Results and EMEA Restructuring [2026]

Based on International Paper’s Q1 2026 results and EMEA cost reduction plan, this article reviews shifts in global containerboard supply and demand.

May 3, 2026 · PackingMaster