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Common Shipping and Packaging Terms

Learn some of the definitions of key words and phrases used by Hughes Enterprises to help you make informed decisions about your business’ shipping and packaging needs. Glossary of Shipping and Packaging Terms Some of the terms below come from Assembly Magazine – this online resource covers manufacturing automation and design as well as the…

What Does the Mullen Rating Tell You About Your Box?

The most important feature boxes can have is to keep your products safe throughout shipping and transportation. How then, is the safety of these boxes measured so you can be confident once they leave the warehouse? In the packaging and shipping industry, corrugated boxes use two different tests: The Mullen Rating Test and the Edge…

Don’t Get Boxed In: 4 Reasons to Choose Custom Corrugated Boxes

Looking for ways to reduce the cost of packaging and shipping without sacrificing protection of your precious products? Corrugated packing supplies are the way to go! Designed to be very strong and durable, they are one of the most common and safest packing material used in pretty much any industry including electrical equipment, glass items,…