by Michael Boik | Oct 19, 2026 | Packaging Solutions, Holiday Packaging, Packaging Design, Ecommerce Packaging, DTC Boxes
Each Summer we like to write a post to remind potential customers that it’s not too early to begin thinking about and getting the ball rolling on holiday packaging in June, July and August. But it’s equally important to reiterate that October is not too late to still...
by Michael Boik | Sep 23, 2026 | Packaging Solutions, Packaging Design, Sustainable Perspective, Sustainable People, Inside Sustainable Packaging, Sustainable Products
September 20 2026 was World Cleanup Day, a movement which started in 2008 in Estonia where 50,000 people cleaned the entire country in a single day. Now 212 countries worldwide take part in the annual global program to help tackle the waste crisis. More than anything...
by Michael Boik | Sep 3, 2026 | Packaging Suppliers, Information Center
While packaging industry increases can be dreaded and unwanted, they can also be a good excuse to become a savvy, well-informed buyer. We’ve written numerous posts about ways to reduce packaging costs (box right-sizing, reducing board, etc.), but equally important is...
by Michael Boik | Aug 19, 2026 | Mailer Envelopes, Packaging Suppliers, Packaging Solutions, Ecommerce Packaging, Sustainable Perspective, Sustainable Products
2026 has been a tumultuous time in the corrugated board industry, with multiple price increases from sheet plants impacting the cost of all boxes and corrugated mailers. These price increases often lead operations managers to reassess their packaging options and ask...
by Michael Boik | Jul 28, 2026 | Ecommerce Packaging, DTC Boxes
Recently my girlfriend received a box from a large, well-known company, and I sat down with her to share in the “unboxing moment.” I won’t reveal the name of the company, but I certainly expected better and was honestly shocked to find a large, unprinted white insert...
