ProtectivePackaging

Large automotive parts are often assumed to require wood crates or plastic cushioning. But bulky, fragile items such as car bumpers can use geometry-matched heavy-duty corrugated structures to reduce empty space, material use, unit cost, and return-related damage risk. This article uses the Mondi-Ovoko case to explain the design points and limits.

Molded pulp cushioning is one of the most practical paper-based alternatives to foam and plastic protective packaging. But tooling cost, moisture, surface sensitivity, product weight, and shipment volume determine whether it is the right choice. This guide explains where it works and where other paper structures may be better.