Amazon is also increasing the number of products that can be shipped in their original packaging provided by the manufacturer, with only an address label added.
This funding will turbocharge Movopack's official launch in the UK - the company’s first expansion outside of Italy - to help tackle a growing packaging waste crisis, where an estimated 1.7 billion pieces of plastic are discarded weekly.
Poppin Candy contacted Smurfit Westrock via website inquiry and explained their need for bespoke printed postal boxes that would take their brand to the next level.
From quality labs allowing shippers to analyze label properties in advance, to custom-sized packaging that reduces waste, these companies are helping online retailers meet packaging challenges head-on.
Ecommerce revenue in the U.S. is expected to grow by 51% from 2024 to 2029, reaching $1.8 trillion, driving demand for innovative packaging solutions. Companies like R.R. Donnelley & Sons are enhancing label production, Packsize is focusing on on-demand sustainable boxes, and MCS Inc. is exploring high-speed inkjet systems to replace adhesive labels with direct printing on packaging materials.
The need to modernize technology, automate, and provide sustainable solutions – plus supply chain woes – influence the billions being poured into expansion.
In this interview, Ranpak’s Bryan Boatner explains the role that end-of-line automation plays in delivering sustainable packaging solutions while also lowering costs and improving supply chain performance.