Cartons and Corrugate
Dedicated to providing the best in packaging and supply chain technology since 1970, SPS is your source for high-quality cartons and corrugate packaging solutions for shipping, storage, retail display, eCommerce, food and beverage, industrial, and consumer goods applications. As a Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certified Provider, we have what it takes to help you source practical, cost-effective packaging solutions that protect your products, support your operations, and help reduce the cost per packaged unit.
We offer a wide range of corrugated packaging solutions, including standard corrugated shipping containers, custom corrugated boxes, corrugated dividers, corrugated box inserts, corrugated bulk containers, die cut corrugated boxes, retail-ready packaging, custom printed corrugated boxes, printed corrugated packaging, and specialty cartons.
Whether you need a dependable shipper, a custom insert for added protection, a branded retail carton, or a bulk container for storage and distribution, SPS can help you identify the right carton and corrugate solution for your application
Carton and Corrugate Applications
Cartons and corrugate packaging are used to safely store, protect, ship, display, and organize products across many industries. From basic corrugated shipping containers to fully custom corrugated packaging, the right solution can improve product protection, simplify packing, enhance presentation, and support efficient distribution.
Our cartons and corrugate packaging solutions can be used for applications such as:
- Shipping and distribution
- Product separation and protection
- Retail-ready displays
- eCommerce packaging
- Bulk storage and transport
- Food and beverage packaging
- Industrial and manufacturing packaging
- Consumer goods packaging
- Custom printed and branded packaging
- Palletized shipments
- Warehouse organization
Contact an SPS packaging specialist to learn how our cartons and corrugate solutions can support your product, process, and packaging goals.
Types of Cartons and Corrugate Packaging
Available in a wide range of styles, strengths, sizes, and configurations, cartons and corrugate packaging can be selected or customized based on your product, shipping requirements, retail environment, assembly process, and branding needs.
Our team can help you compare corrugated shipping containers, custom corrugated boxes, corrugated dividers, corrugated box inserts, die cut corrugated boxes, corrugated bulk containers, retail cartons, custom printed corrugated boxes, and other printed corrugated packaging solutions.
RSC Shipping Containers and Inserts
Regular Slotted Containers, commonly known as RSC boxes, are one of the most widely used corrugated shipping containers. These versatile boxes are a dependable choice for shipping, storage, and distribution across many industries.
RSC shipping containers can be paired with corrugated box inserts, pads, dividers, and partitions to help keep products organized and protected throughout handling and transit. Whether you are shipping individual products, multi-pack configurations, or fragile goods, SPS can help you source corrugated packaging solutions that fit your application.
RSC shipping containers and inserts can help with:
- Secure shipping and distribution
- Product separation and protection
- Warehouse storage
- Palletized shipments
- Cost-effective packaging programs
- Custom sizing and configuration
- Printed corrugated packaging options
Contact us to learn more or get a quote for RSC shipping containers and corrugated inserts.
HSC, Lids, and Partitions
Half Slotted Containers, or HSC boxes, are open-top corrugated containers commonly used for storage, organization, and product movement. When combined with lids and partitions, HSC packaging can help protect products while making them easier to sort, store, and transport.
Corrugated dividers and partitions are especially helpful when packaging multiple items in one container. They help reduce product contact, limit shifting, and support a more organized packing process.
HSC, lids, and partitions can be used for:
- Storage and product movement
- Multi-product packaging
- Product separation
- Food and beverage applications
- Industrial and warehouse packaging
- Protective inner packaging
- Custom corrugated divider systems
Contact us to learn more or get a quote for HSC boxes, lids, and corrugated partitions
Custom Die Cut Corrugated Packaging
When a standard box is not the right fit, custom die cut corrugated packaging can provide a more tailored solution. Die cut corrugated boxes are designed to meet specific structural, protective, assembly, and presentation needs.
Custom die cut corrugated packaging can be used for everything from eCommerce mailers and product trays to retail-ready packaging, beverage packaging, inserts, and specialty cartons. These solutions can be designed around your product dimensions, packing process, shipping conditions, and brand presentation.
Custom die cut corrugated packaging can support:
- Unique product shapes and sizes
- Retail display requirements
- eCommerce unboxing experiences
- Fast and efficient assembly
- Protective fit and function
- Custom printed corrugated boxes
- Brand-focused packaging design
Contact us to learn more or get a quote for custom die cut corrugated boxes
Auto Lock Bottom Cartons
Auto lock bottom cartons are designed for fast, efficient setup. The bottom of the carton locks into place as the box is opened, helping reduce manual assembly time and improve packing efficiency.
These cartons can be a strong option for operations that require quick pick-and-pack fulfillment, retail packaging, eCommerce shipments, or compatibility with automated packing processes. Auto lock bottom cartons can also be customized with print, coatings, inserts, and sizing options to fit your product and process.
Auto lock bottom cartons can help with:
- Faster carton assembly
- Pick-and-pack operations
- Retail packaging
- eCommerce packaging
- Automated or semi-automated packing lines
- Custom printed carton designs
- Improved packing consistency
Contact us to learn more or get a quote for auto lock bottom cartons.
Jumbo Boxes and Bulk Containers
For large, heavy, or high-volume products, corrugated bulk containers and jumbo boxes provide durable storage and transport solutions. These large-format corrugated containers can be used for bulk handling, warehouse storage, wholesale distribution, food and beverage applications, industrial products, and other large-scale packaging needs.
Corrugated bulk containers may be designed with heavy-duty materials, reinforced construction, or custom sizing to accommodate product weight, pallet configuration, and distribution requirements.
Jumbo boxes and bulk containers can be used for:
- Bulk storage and transport
- Large or heavy products
- Industrial packaging
- Food and beverage packaging
- Wholesale and distribution
- Pallet-ready packaging
- Warehouse and manufacturing operations
Contact us to learn more or get a quote for corrugated bulk containers and jumbo boxes
Retail-Ready and Printed Corrugated Packaging
Retail-ready and printed corrugated packaging can help products move efficiently from shipping to shelf while supporting brand visibility and product presentation. These solutions can make it easier for store teams to open, stock, display, and sell products with minimal handling.
Retail-ready packaging can be customized with print, perforations, die-cut openings, trays, dividers, coatings, and other features that support product visibility, shelf presentation, store requirements, and brand consistency. Depending on your needs, printed corrugated packaging may include flexographic, lithographic, or digital print options.
Retail-ready and printed corrugated packaging can help with:
- Faster shelf stocking
- Improved product presentation
- Brand recognition
- Product identification
- Retail display requirements
- eCommerce unboxing experiences
- Custom graphics and messaging
Contact us to learn more or get a quote for retail-ready and printed corrugated packaging
Specialty Coatings
Specialty coatings can enhance the performance, appearance, or durability of corrugated packaging. Depending on the application, coatings may help improve moisture resistance, visual appeal, handling performance, or product protection.
Specialty coated cartons can be especially useful for food and beverage packaging, refrigerated environments, industrial applications, and products that require added protection during storage or distribution.
Specialty coatings can support:
- Moisture resistance
- Enhanced durability
- Improved appearance
- Food and beverage packaging needs
- Storage and distribution performance
- Retail packaging presentation
- Custom corrugated packaging requirements
Contact us to learn more or get a quote for specialty coated cartons and corrugate packaging.
5 Reasons to Choose Our Cartons and Corrugate Packaging
When you need dependable cartons and corrugate packaging, partner with SPS to find a solution that fits your products, protects your shipments, and supports your packaging operations. Our experienced sales team can help you evaluate carton styles, insert options, printing needs, storage conditions, and shipping requirements to determine the best fit for your application.
Choose our cartons and corrugate packaging because they are:
- Available in standard and custom configurations
- Suitable for shipping, storage, retail, eCommerce, and industrial applications
- Customizable by size, strength, structure, inserts, partitions, coatings, and print
- Designed to protect products and support efficient handling
- Backed by experienced packaging specialists focused on cost-effective solutions
Contact our SPS packaging specialists to discover even more reasons to choose our carton and corrugate packaging solutions.
Choosing the Right Carton and Corrugate Solution
Choosing the right carton or corrugated packaging solution depends on your product, process, and performance goals. A lightweight consumer good may need a different structure than a heavy industrial product, while a retail-ready package may need different features than a standard shipping container.
Important factors to consider include product size, product weight, fragility, shipping method, storage conditions, pallet configuration, retail display needs, branding requirements, assembly process, sustainability goals, cost per packaged unit, and damage reduction goals.
For example, corrugated shipping containers may be a strong fit for basic distribution and storage, while custom corrugated boxes can help improve fit, protection, and presentation. Corrugated dividers and corrugated box inserts can help separate and protect products inside the carton. Die cut corrugated boxes may be ideal when you need a custom shape, quick assembly, or retail-ready design. Corrugated bulk containers can support large-volume storage and transport, while custom printed corrugated boxes can help build brand recognition in retail or eCommerce environments.
If you are unsure which carton or corrugate solution is right for your application, contact an SPS packaging specialist to compare available options
Our Promise to Our Customers
After 50 years in business, it’s an honor to have earned the confidence and trust it takes to become an industry-leading packaging distributor. We’ve succeeded because our customers have recognized our unwavering commitment to their satisfaction, which includes our promises to:
- Provide innovative and affordable packaging solutions
- Continually improve to stand above the rest
- Improve productivity and uptime with skilled technical support
- Execute flawlessly
Whether you need corrugated packaging solutions, custom corrugated boxes, printed corrugated packaging, food trays, lidding films, shrink packaging, or another packaging solution, we’ll stand behind our products and service, and that’s a promise.
Cartons and Corrugate FAQ
What types of cartons and corrugate packaging do you offer?
SPS can help source a variety of cartons and corrugate packaging, including RSC shipping containers, inserts, partitions, custom die-cuts, auto lock bottom cartons, jumbo boxes, bulk containers, retail-ready packaging, coated cartons, and printed corrugated packaging.
Can corrugated packaging be customized?
Yes. Corrugated packaging can be customized by size, shape, strength, inserts, partitions, coatings, print, and structure. SPS can help match the carton design to your product, shipping process, retail requirements, or branding needs.
What industries use cartons and corrugate packaging?
Cartons and corrugate are used across food and beverage, eCommerce, industrial, retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing applications.
How do I know which corrugated packaging option is right for my product?
The right option depends on your product’s size, weight, fragility, storage conditions, shipping method, display needs, and packing process. SPS can help evaluate your application and recommend the right carton, insert, partition, or custom corrugated solution.
Do you offer printed corrugated packaging?
Yes. SPS can help source printed corrugated packaging, including flexographic, lithographic, and digital print options for branding, product identification, retail display, and eCommerce packaging.
What are corrugated dividers used for?
Corrugated dividers are used to separate, organize, and protect products inside a carton or container. They can help reduce product movement, limit contact between items, and improve packing consistency.
What are corrugated bulk containers used for?
Corrugated bulk containers are used for storing, handling, and transporting large quantities of products. They are often used in warehouse, distribution, food and beverage, manufacturing, industrial, and wholesale applications.
Can corrugated packaging be used for retail-ready packaging?
Yes. Corrugated packaging can be designed for retail-ready applications, including shelf-ready cartons, display trays, printed packaging, and packaging that helps store teams stock products more efficiently.
We’re Your Packaging Partner
When you partner with SPS, you’ll have the confidence of knowing you’ve chosen a company that’s dedicated to your success.
- SQF Certified Provider
- Cost-effective packaging solutions
- Highly knowledgeable and experienced
- Fast response times
- Large selection of materials to meet your needs
To learn more about our cartons and corrugate packaging solutions, reach out to our SPS packaging specialists to discover why we are “The Whole Package.”