Board Converting News, August 28, 2023

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perience for your customers. • Are there transit damage factors you need to consider that could lead to costly problems and customer dis- satisfaction? • How will your packaging navigate the supply chain and what channels will it travel through to get from you to the end customer?

CORRUGATED REPLACEMENTS, INC. www.corrugatedparts.com

Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing rapid turn-around, keeping ma- chines running at peak performance and limiting down time.

C.U.E., INC. www.AnvilCovers.com

Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature construction of solid steel back- ing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor- Lock anvil covers, and urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.

EMBA www.embausa.com

Thirty-nine percent of online customers will not repur- chase from a brand if they received damaged products. This highlights just how crucial it is to have fit-for-pur- pose packaging that delivers on every aspect needed. With help from our ISTA Lab, we can delve into all aspects of your packaging’s journey to make sure we eliminate po- tential problems to deliver your products as intended. • Will the packaging need to stand out on shop displays, shelves or in an online environment? • Are you offering your customers the option to re-use the packaging for easy-returns? Eighty percent of online customers said that experi- encing a bad returns process can break their loyalty to a brand. Therefore, you should consider the ease of your re- turns process and how your packaging can create a posi- tive experience for customers within this. Brand Representation Another consideration is how your packaging is reflect- ing your brand. If you want to harness the opportunity for the packaging to represent your brand values, you’ll need to consider how you want to communicate your brand on the package. • Is one of your key brand values sustainability? – If so, how can you portray this in your packaging design? • According to a report by Drapers, 89 percent of con- sumers are irritated by voluminous packaging waste and 73 percent of customers say that using paper or cardboard packaging is important to them. • Does your brand strive for inclusivity? – What ways can you make your packaging accessible to all? • Are you hoping your customers will share their unbox- ing experience on social media? A memorable unboxing experience has become an important way to elevate a brand in consumers’ minds. CONTINUED ON PAGE 82

The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.

EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com

Eaglewood Technologies offers trusted cleaning technolo- gies for the world’s best printers and converters. Solutions include the award winning Sitexco+ Anilox Laser System, the Nanovis Parts Washing System, the Sitexco L10 Label System, the innovative Sanilox™ System or Alphasonics solutions. We also offer Xpress™ mobile cleaning service at your facility or ours.

ESKO www.esko.com

ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.

DOMINO www.dominodigitalprinting.com

Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 44th year, Domino is headquartered in the UK and North America headquarters are Illinois. Domino has 25 subsid- iaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 2,900 employees worldwide .

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