DEFINITION OF PACKAGING

 

Our factory is engaged in the production of cardboard containers. We decided to write what is the difference between packaging and packaging.

Definition of terms

Packaging is a complex of various means by which the safety of cargo from damage and, at the same time, protection from environmental pollution is carried out.

The container is the most basic element of the packaging in which the goods are placed.

As you can see, when you read the definition, you get the understanding that packaging is a broader concept.

Example 1

Cardboard box with a bottle of cognac. The most basic element, in this case, is a glass bottle, which refers to the concept of a container. A corrugated box, plastic wrap, and the bottle itself refer to the concept of product packaging.

Example 2

For clarity of understanding, I will give one more example:

The slitter-cutting machine for the production of corrugated boxes during the transportation is packed in stretch film, covered in some places with cardboard sheets, and completely placed in a wooden crate (wooden box). All of the listed funds refer to the concept of packaging goods, and the wooden crate refers to the concept of packaging.

Example 3

And just in case, one more example:

The liquid crystal monitor is packed in a corrugated cardboard box, wrapped in plastic wrap, and lined with special foam cushioning forms. All this is called the custom packaging of the TV, and the cardboard box, which is the main element of the packaging, is called the container.

You can see additional information on the page containers and packaging of goods.

I tried to describe in detail what is the difference between packaging and containers. If you suddenly need custom cardboard boxes, then call us by phone.

We must be clear about what packaging is and how it differs from packaging. The first deals with the procedure to prepare the cargo most safely in transport or storage and is more oriented towards logistics. While the container refers to the container that contains, protects, and performs the commercial presentation of the merchandise, that is, the disposition of the product for sale and, in this case, it is oriented towards marketing and is in direct contact with the product.

in the structure of the packaging, we can differentiate three levels; primary, secondary, and tertiary. The primary packaging is the one that is in direct contact with the product, the secondary one is the one that contains one or more primary packages, and the tertiary is the one that groups and unifies the previous ones in a container to protect them during the distribution process.

Types of packaging materials

Taking into account the needs of each object, we can have different materials to choose the correct packaging:

Paper packaging

It is often used as a cover inside other packagings such as cardboard boxes, bags, or jars. We offer product protection against external elements such as light, dust, stains, or part of the humidity of the environment. It is a flexible format, 100% natural, and more resistant than other papers thanks to the fact that it preserves the natural fiber of the wood. Some examples might be envelopes, bags, or kraft paper itself.