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Article | REF: AG6000 V1

Packaging function

Author: Hervé MARCEL

Publication date: July 10, 2002

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2. Main components

2.1 Materials

  • Paper and board can be divided into three main categories: wrapping paper, flat board and corrugated board.

    • Wrapping paper can be found in the form of sachets, small, medium and large bags, and labels.

    • Folding carton is mainly used to manufacture primary packaging, cases and folding cartons, mainly in the food, beauty, health and luxury goods sectors.

    • Corrugated board [AG 9 765] is the main material for transport packaging, crates, trays, etc., and also finds numerous applications in the manufacture...

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