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Whether packaging offers an environmental advantage cannot be determined from its material alone. Its entire life cycle, the amount of material required and the specific application are decisive.
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24 June 2026Board grades differ in structure, surface, stiffness and processing behaviour. The right choice depends on the product, packaging process and desired appearance.
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22 June 2026Hot-foil stamping adds metallic, coloured or tactile accents to folding cartons. HvC coordinates the technical aspects of such projects and, where required, arranges finishing with qualified partners.
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19 June 2026A reliable folding carton results from product requirements, structural design, material, printing and the subsequent packaging process working together.
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15 June 2026At high cycle rates, small variations quickly lead to downtime. Material, blank, creasing and gluing must therefore be considered as an interconnected system.
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12 June 2026Offset printing combines detailed designs, precise typography and reproducible colours. Print data, board and converting must work together to achieve a good result.
Read more ↗25 May 2026Machine-compatible blanks are prepared for mechanical erection, filling and closing. Their value arises when structural design, material and packaging equipment are consistently coordinated.
Read more ↗13 May 2026Machine compatibility means that packaging can be reliably fed, erected, processed and closed under the agreed production conditions.
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11 May 2026Board responds to humidity, temperature and mechanical stress. Suitable storage protects flatness, surface quality and processing behaviour until the cartons are used.
Read more ↗27 April 2026The unit price represents only part of the actual packaging costs. A robust optimisation considers material, manufacturing, logistics and processing together.
Read more ↗20 May 2026Relief varnish highlights selected areas visually and to the touch. HvC considers this finishing process during packaging development and, where required, coordinates its application with specialist partners.
Read more ↗26 April 2026Cold, moisture and condensation can affect board and gluing. Suitable secondary packaging must therefore be coordinated with the product, cold chain and packaging process.
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20 April 2026When transporting dangerous goods, the tested overall system is what matters. Packaging, inner packaging, contents, closure, marking and transport route must match the relevant approval and applicable regulations.
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11 April 2026Pharmaceutical folding cartons combine product protection, information, labelling and machine processing. The requirements always arise from the customer's product, market and process.
Read more ↗18 May 2026Varnish, embossing and foil effects can change a folding carton's design, feel and function. The right solution depends on the desired effect, material and converting.
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23 April 2026A display should present products, be reliable to handle and withstand the stresses encountered before reaching its place of use. Structural design and printing must therefore be developed together.
Read more ↗13 April 2026Lid-and-base boxes consist of a separate lid and base. They offer a wide opening, clear presentation and structural flexibility for different products.
Read more ↗Updated on 5 September 2026The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, PPWR, has applied since 12 August 2026. It is changing the legal framework in stages and making reliable material, structural design and packaging data more important.
Read more ↗15 April 2026For custom folding cartons, distance to the manufacturer is not the only factor. Development expertise, suitable manufacturing processes, reliable coordination and suitability for the customer's subsequent process are decisive.
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