Mondi and Swiss Krono’s switch from plastic films to kraft paper shows where paper pallet wrap can work: stable loads, puncture resistance, controlled logistics, suitable equipment and credible recycling documentation.
A recent PPWR briefing for the steel industry shows that packaging regulation is no longer only a consumer-goods issue. Industrial exporters also need structured data on packaging materials, weights, dimensions, recyclability, and supplier records.
Foldable box pallets and heavy-duty corrugated structures can replace wood in selected industrial and export packaging cases, but not everywhere. This post explains the conditions where they work, the cases where they should be avoided, and the tests needed before rollout.
Tooling cost and lead time have been major barriers to molded pulp cushioning. Recent modular and custom fiber-cushioning examples show where small-batch packaging can realistically reduce foam use.
Honeycomb paperboard is one of the few paper-based structures that can stand in for EPS and PE foam in industrial cushioning. It is strong in planar compression but limited under point loads, humidity, and repeated impact. This guide outlines where honeycomb works as a foam alternative in 2026, and where exporters should still use other paper-based solutions.
Industrial paper cores and paper tubes used to wind film, fabric, paper, and label stock are not simple cylindrical packaging; they are load-bearing components supporting production, storage, and transport. This post explains how to organize a purchase specification around inner diameter, outer diameter, wall thickness, length, compression strength, moisture conditions, edge reinforcement, and test documentation.