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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Do you stock any containers?
- Can I get a logo printed on my cartons?
- Do I need artwork to have my cartons printed?
- When can I have my containers delivered?
- Can you ship my order to another location?
- Do you stock point-of-purchase displays?
- What is tooling?
- Is tooling required for shipping cartons?
- Can I get ventholes/handholes on my box?
- Can my printing dies be used for multiple sizes?
- Can I change my corrugated packaging to gain greater stacking strength?
- Do you have a minimum order requirement?
- Can corrugated boxes be recycled?
- Are oil based inks used and does the ink contain heavy metals?
- What is ECT?
- What is a BMC?
- How to Measure a Box
- Packaging your Product
- How to Close and Seal a Box
- THARCO Environmental Policy
Answers
- Do you stock any containers?
Yes, we have over 1,600 sizes of stock boxes that come in different styles and strengths to meet your shipping requirements.
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- Can I get my logo printed on my containers?
Yes! We can print Logos and product information directly on the carton.
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- Do I need artwork to have my cartons printed?
Artwork is preferred, but if needed we can work without it. Having artwork helps to minimize plate costs and prevents mistakes.
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- When can I have my containers delivered?
Stock boxes are immediately available for will call. Custom box orders can be produced in 3 to 10 working days. however, if you need them sooner, just ask.
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- Can you ship my order to another location?
We deliver 95% of our business on our trailers direct to your location. If your shipping location is out of our shipping zone, we will ship/UPS your order upon your request.
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- Do you stock point-of-purchase displays?
No, but our designers can help create a counter top or floor displays that can be printed with your product information, company name, etc.
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- What is tooling?
Tooling commonly is understood to be cutting dies or printing plates required to customize a corrugated container, display or die cut for an end user.
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- Is tooling required for shipping containers?
No, standard shipping containers normally do not require tooling. The exceptions are when a box is customized.
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- Can I get ventholes/handholes on my box?
Yes. We have stock tooling for standard size vent/hand holes. Some sizes or styles may require a full cutting die at a one time cost to you.
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- Can my printing dies be used on multiple sizes?
To ensure quality we prefer a separate set of plates for each box size, especially if the printing varies. Where possible we will optimize their use.
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- Can I change my corrugated packaging to gain greater stacking strength?
Redesigning and reevaluating the customer's needs is a priority for us. Changes from the current carton design may improve performance. The use of high performance packaging will result in increased stacking strength and potentially lower costs.
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- Do you have a minimum order requirement?
No, we will run any size order. We do have a minimum order size for delivery. Please check with our customer service department to see if your delivery cost is included.
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- Can corrugated boxes be recycled?
Yes, corrugated fiberboard is more likely to be recycled than any other paper product.
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- Are oil based inks used and does the ink contain heavy metals?
The corrugated industry has reduced the usage of heavy metals, and Volatile Organic Compounds. Box manufactures now use water based ink exclusively.
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- What is ECT?
ECT, or edge crush test, is a measurement performed to predict the vertical strength of corrugated board. The test determines the resistance to compression of the flutes in pounds per square inch.
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- What is a BMC?
A BMC is a box manufacture's certificate. You will usually find it on a bottom flap of the box. The BMC states the name and location of the manufacturer, the minimum material specification being certified, and the gross weight and size limits. The carrier may deny damage claim insurance if these guidelines are not met.
CLICK HERE for an Example of a Box Manufacturer Certificate
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