PACKAGING

What is Packaging?

Packaging is the process of design, evaluation, and production of packages.

What is the Purpose of Packaging?

• Serves as a Wrapper or Protection for the Contents
• Provides an Exterior Description of the Contents
• Product Promotion of the Contents
• Quality/Inventory Control
• Recyclability
• Tamper-Proofing
• Easy-Open Convenience
• Postal or Shipping Compliance

Custom Packaging

Synergem helps you determine how best to customize your packaging needs.  We take the following factors into consideration:

• The Purpose of Your Packaging
• Your Target
• Required or Desired Exterior Elements
• The Contents of Your Packaging
• The Best Delivery Method
• Marketing Purpose
• Structural Design
• Graphic Design
• Shelf Life
• Quality Assurance Standards
• Legal & Regulatory Requirements
• Environmental Requirements
• Timeframe and Deadlines
• Budget & Cost
• Resources
• Logistics of Packaging
• Logistics of Shipping

Custom Packaging Options

Flat and Dimensional Media Packages

In the area of packaging for CD, DVD, video and other common media pieces, fiberboard packaging is the most used option.  Fiberboard can be easily printed in multiple colors (four color process and beyond), including aqueous, UV or film laminated finishes.  The pieces are typically printed on a 12 to 15 point stock (0.012”-0.015”) often referred to as SBS (Standard Board Stock) and called either C1S or C2S (coated on 1 side or coated on 2 sides). 

Corrugated Box

A container made of corrugated fiberboard rather than solid paperboard. Corrugated fiberboard is a paper-based construction material consisting of a fluted (accordion-like) corrugated sheet and one or two flat linerboards. It is widely used in the manufacture of corrugated boxes and shipping containers.  These are most commonly used to transport products or kits with multiple components that may be of fairly substantial weight.  Corrugated boxes are stronger than non-corrugated pieces, and so are better suited for those projects where weight may be an issue.  Corrugated boxes are often stamp printed or offset printed.  Depending on the level of detail needed, thin paper sheets may be preprinted and laminated to the corrugate to give a very high-end color printed look.  Finishes from matte to high gloss are also available.

 Folding Carton Box

Typically made out of paperboard. The paperboard is printed, die-cut and scored and glued to form a blank. These are transported and stored flat, and erected at the point of filling. Folding cartons are often used when your component(s) are limited in type of weight.  Folding cartons are an excellent choice when a disc and/or small amount of printed materials are being collected and distributed.  Folding cartons are most often offset printed on one side (the inside portion of the box is rarely printed due to the expense, though the option certainly exists to do so.  Finishes from matte to high gloss are also available.

"Set Up" Box (or Rigid Paperboard Box)

Made of a non-bending grade of paperboard. Unlike folding cartons, these are assembled at the point of manufacture and transported already "set-up". Set-up boxes are more expensive than folding boxes and are typically used for high value items such as cosmetics and gift boxes.

Wooden Box

Typically a custom manufactured piece done in one’s or other small quantities.  Due to the scope of work involved and the weight of the final piece, wooden boxes are typically done as presentation pieces with limited manufacturing runs.

Acrylic or High-End Plastic Box

Similar to wooden boxes, acrylic or high-end plastic boxes are generally hand made in short runs but may be just right for a project needing a unique look.