What Is a Gaylord Container?
The gaylord container is used in the manufacturing industry as a means to provide distributors with shipping and storage solutions using a specially-designed box. Does this Spark an idea?
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Function/Features
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Example of a storage container A gaylord container is a type of box used for packing bulk items for shipping or storage purposes. The box is made from corrugated fiberboard and can be double or triple walled. The boxes come in different sizes and strengths. The corrugated fiberboard is stronger than a traditional cardboard box.
Origins of the Gaylord Container
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Large pallets used for shipping purposes The gaylord container moniker comes from the Gaylord Container Corporation, which manufactures "brown paper packing products." The company began in 1986 and still manufactures these products as of 2010. The Gaylord Corporation has 23 processing plants in the United States and supply both business and private customers.
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Benefits of the Gaylord Container
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Corrugated cardboard used to manufacture gaylord containers Gaylord containers are made for strength and to carry bulk and weight, therefore if you are moving a house, shipping or storing goods, these boxes are optimal. The boxes come in different sizes and strengths so you can choose the best kind of box for your needs.
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