Sustainable Packaging for Office Furniture

Replacing Existing Foam Packaging with a More Sustainable Alternative

The Challenge

We were challenged by a manufacturer specializing in the production of a diverse range of office furniture, encompassing wall partitions, seating solutions, tables, and storage cabinets, faced a recurring challenge in safeguarding the integrity of their cabinet expansion packs.

Originally they have relied on expanded polystyrene (EPS) coated foam corner pads to shield the vulnerable corners of these valuable products. The manufacturer understood the need to find a sustainable solution as challenges existed with recycling of foam. They wanted to find a solution to align with their commitment to sustainable packaging.

Sustainable packaging solution for office furniture

The Solution

Signode Packaging Engineers, in close collaboration with the customer, devised a customized solution to replace the existing foam packaging with a more sustainable and high-performing alternative. Following a comprehensive review of the application requirements, Signode recommended the implementation of 7-ply medium Pyramid Pads to protect the corners of the product. This innovative approach provided a dual benefit of corner and edge protection, precise carton clearance, and offered the necessary compression strength for stacking, all while aligning seamlessly with the customer’s sustainability goals. Remarkably, this eco-friendly packaging design resulted in only a marginal increase in the total package cost.

Our Design Center

You see an appliance ready for your customer; our design center engineers see multiple surfaces, corners, and components that can be damaged during transit.

Assess – Together, we evaluate your product packaging requirements.
Design – Our packaging engineers create solutions tailored to your product's needs.
Execute – We produce prototype samples for evaluation.
Manufacture – Local production through 12 dedicated plants across the USA.
Support – We provide ongoing support throughout our partnership.