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The United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Dura-Fibre, a Menasha-based laminated paperboard manufacturer, a patent for its “Foldable Crate System.” Patent 10543949 covers the unique paperboard fold which creates a 90-degree corner, improving the seal and reducing excess packaging. DuraCrate industrial shipping crates, are constructed of six layers of recycled of kraft paper,…
The Challenge: Can Tier Sheet Manufacturers Lower Supply Chain Costs and Maintain Safety? As companies look for second- and third-generation supply chain optimization, cost savings and operational improvements may seem difficult to find. As an engineered water solutions manufacturer discovered, partnering with tier sheet manufacturers on new packaging was one key area in which to wring…
The Challenge: New Location, Inadequate Crates As companies focus on improving supply chains to optimize inventory, delivery costs, and speed to market, changes in process often pose new problems for their packaging plan. In this case, a major long-haul truck manufacturer was making major changes to its parts distribution model, adding new stress to the…
Dura-Fibre has launched a new crate sample program, which will offer customers quick, custom-produced representations of sample Dura-Crates. “We will now provide crate samples in a similar fashion to other Dura-Fibre products,” said Terri Black, Business Development Manager. “Crate samples are custom-designed, free of charge, and readily available to benefit customers.” With the new sample…
Dura-Fibre has added another level of structure to their high-strength paperboard—in the form of improved, prioritized production planning. Every Monday morning, Dura-Fibre will prioritize production of its three most popular high-strength folding carton grades. The simplified schedule allows customers to better plan for scheduling orders and expected arrival times. “We have seen tremendous demand for…
New stock program keeps sample inventory stocked and ready at customer site for easy storage and design. Dura-Fibre has announced another upgrade to their high-strength folding carton program, making it easier for customers to maintain product samples, service customers, and move through the sales process. “We will now be keeping customers’ sample rooms stocked with our grades…
From the Milwaukee Institute of Design website: From chaise lounges to children’s chairs, six teams of Industrial Design (ID) students create functional seating designs using donated Dura-Fibre laminated paperboards. Students in Senior Professor of ID Pascal Malassigné’s, FIDSA, Human Factors and Ergonomics course brought their concepts to life in a presentation for Dura-Fibre representatives, who…
Customers benefit from ease of new, streamlined pricing structure for popular folding carton grades. Dura-Fibre, an industry leader in custom paperboard solutions, has launched an improved, streamlined pricing system for their high strength folding carton grades. With the simplified pricing system, Dura-Fibre is now offering standard, consistent pricing for three high-strength paperboards: 36 pt Eclipse (white…
Dura-Fibre introduces Quick Ship Program for their folding carton materials. Orders placed for folding carton stock sheets will be processed and shipped within 24 hours. Dura-Fibre offers the same high quality folding carton substrates as always, but ready to quick ship in stocked sizes. “Lead times are critical in this market and our Quick Ship…