CORRUGATED CONTAINERS AND SHEETS

TimBar manufacturers corrugated fiberboard and can produce a broad variety of corrugated containers and sheets. Single Wall Double Wall Open face Double Wall B, C, E, F and N Flutes Each of our manufacturing facilities has in-house graphic and structural design services. We can also provide performance testing.

Transportation and warehousing are the most frequent places where product and package damage may occur. Our knowledgeable design and sales personnel work closely with our clients to develop a clear understanding of the distribution system the product will travel to ensure we design the most efficient package possible.

Our facilities offer custom printing, specialty die cuts, stitching, taping and gluing. Most also offer services such as warehousing, inventory management and fulfillment. Please check out our "Locations" page for more details on the capabilities of the TimBar facility nearest you.

PRINTING METHODS

DIRECT PRINT PACKAGING. TimBar offers a full range of flexographic printing options and is capable of producing outstanding quality impressions for your packaging and displays using this process. We are able to achieve close registration, are capable of printing up to six colors and offer color matching to ensure the integrity of your branding.

LITHO-LAMINATED PACKAGING. Combines a litho printed sheet and single face corrugated to produce a glossy, high graphic, structural sheet which can be used for packaging and within displays. Litho-laminated packaging provides stacking strength and transport protection for the product while also providing high graphic options for retail appeal.

SPOT OR FULL LABELS are a cost-effective way to add gloss, color and graphics to your packaging. They can be used alone or combined with flexographic printed corrugated. Full wrap labels provide the biggest impact and can cover the entire front panel of the package.

DESIGN

Packaging design can be a complicated process because each package presents its own set of problems with a variety of possible solutions. Each TimBar manufacturing facility has its own structural and graphic design team. Designers consider many factors when developing a package such as:

• What the package will hold
• How it will be transported
• Manufacturing or assembly issues
• Marketing goals
• Disposal or environmental issues
• Budget
• Project timeline

A clear understanding of what the package must protect against ensures that the designer will provide the client with a container that meets all of their needs.

Samples, mockups and testing are available through all TimBar locations.

CUSTOMIZED SERVICES

Managed inventory

Optimize your supply chain's performance by allowing TimBar to maintain the inventory levels for your corrugated materials. By providing TimBar with access to your inventory data, we will ensure that your levels are never too low or too high.

EDI Capable

TimBar is EDI capable. This allows you to streamline your operations and save money on transactions. We can also provide secure internet based reporting of inventory and purchases. Speak with a sales representatives to learn more.

Fulfillment and Contract Packaging

Let TimBar be a single-source for your packaging needs. An integrated approach ensures continuity shipping efficiency and speed to market. TimBar can offer a full array of customized solutions for

• assembly
• kitting
• fulfillment
• distribution

We have several stand-alone temperature controlled, ISO 9001 fulfillment centers and a global network that can reach worldwide.

ABOUT CORRUGATED

Corrugated fiberboard has two main components - linerboard and medium. Linerboard is the flat facing that adheres to the medium. The fluted medium is glued between the linerboard facings and provides protection and insulation. The medium is typically bonded to the liners with a starch based adhesive. A flat piece of fiberboard that has been cut, slotted and scored is called a box blank. For many box types, two box blanks are brought together using tape, staples or glue to form a box. Where they are adhered is called the manufacturer's joint. Medium comes in several common sizes. A-flute was the original flue profile. With 33 flutes per foot it is the largest. C flute is next in size and one of the most commonly used at 39 flutes per foot. Next is B flute at 47 flutes per foot and E flute at 90 flutes per foot. Micro-flutes such as F and N provide enhanced graphic capabilities for retail applications. Flute profiles can be combined to meet specific needs.

TYPICAL BOX TYPES

To learn more about the different types of box styles that can be produced, please click on the samples below:

SUSTAINABILITY

As a manufacturer of corrugated packaging, sustainability has long been part of TimBar's business philosophy. We have continually strived to minimize waste, increase productivity and design packaging that performs to specifications while utilizing the least amount of fiber possible. Our lean initiatives focus on the safety and wellness of our associates in addition to continuous improvement of processes and productivity.

TimBar has been an active participate in Wal-Mart's Sustainable Packaging Value Network and is a member of the Fibre Box Association's Sustainability Committee. Through these efforts we have worked to educate retailers, consumers and product manufacturers on the benefits of corrugated packaging. To learn more about TimBar's sustainability efforts, click here.