Cardboard box manufacturing equipment photographed at an unrelated plant, not Visy Smithfield

Visy's Smithfield corrugator: what its projected 33% board-output lift actually says

Visy says it invested A$30 million in a 2.8-metre corrugator at Smithfield and expects a 33% lift in board output. Its forecast is not a measured gain in shipments, industry-wide supply or customer lead times.

October 23, 2026 · PackingMaster
Unbranded conceptual corrugator line and paper rolls

Borax-free is not boron-free: what to check in corrugating starch adhesives

Crespel & Deiters distinguishes borax-free Definol from its boron-free Zerobor range. A supplier’s labelling claim should not be extended to every formulation, market or use without checking the actual SDS.

October 20, 2026 · PackingMaster
Generic conceptual paper and packaging scene, not the named company or actual installation

Brohl Wellpappe's waterscoring case: where fold claims meet measurement

A newly published account of Brohl Wellpappe’s Easyfold system describes operator experience, but provides no independent pre/post dimensional or scrap-rate data.

October 18, 2026 · PackingMaster
Industrial paper packaging team reviewing regulations and documentation

North American Containerboard Price Rebound: Three Signals for Export Packaging Quotes

How a rebound in North American containerboard pricing can inform export packaging quotations, long-term price discussions, and corrugated specification decisions for Korean suppliers.

May 27, 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
Corrugated base paper grades guide KLB TLB WLB SCM

Corrugated Base Paper Grades for Box Makers: KLB, TLB, WLB, and SCM

A practical guide for box makers covering the four major liner, medium, and white board categories, plus ordering criteria for basis weight, strength, print quality, and environmental requirements under KS standards.

May 2, 2026 · PackingMaster
Corrugated base paper supply crisis 2026

Fire and Fatalities Shake Korea's Corrugated Board Supply: A Mid-2026 Crisis Report

Back-to-back plant fires and workplace fatalities in early 2026 have pushed Korea’s corrugated base paper inventory down 40% year-on-year. We examine the causes and the ripple effects on packaging costs and supply chains.

April 26, 2026 · PackingMaster