The Globe Guard Reusable Box Replaces Labels and a Lot More

by: Dennis Salazar

16 Mar 2010

Print One Message Outside, and One Message Inside!

During a recent interview I was asked what I thought was the most valuable feature of our new patent pending Globe Guard Reusable Box. After I thought about it for a moment, I quickly replied that because it can be turned inside out, it has the unique ability to convey two completely different “looks”. Not so much from an appearance standpoint (used versus new) but from a functional perspective as well.

Intra Company Shipments and Labels

The more we speak with people about their intra company shipping, the more we realize the importance of distinct and obvious labeling. When a product ships from one facility to another, it frequently requires identification or designation as having changed because it was machined, finished, tested or simply transferred. That is usually accomplished with an oversized label.

The world of adhesive labels is a mile wide with a wide variety of stock and adhesives, but it is not uncommon for a 8” wide X 6” high label to cost $.20 to $.30 depending on type and of course quantity. That price can rise significantly if the label is custom printed with artwork or colors. It is also not unusual for even larger and more expensive labels than 8” X 6” to be used on oversized boxes because most often the label is being used to cover up previous labels and old/outdated information.

Revealing the “Inner Box”

At minimal additional cost, a Globe Guard Reusable Box can be custom printed on the inside as well as the outside. Ship-to, product code, status and other variable, changed information can be clearly and consistently communicated. It can be spot printed or even flood printed in a completely different color to make it stand out in an inventory or sorting scenario.

Bar code, product information or even ship-to address information are able to be printed on the inside surface of the box so it is visible after the box is inverted. This not only replaces the cost of the labels as well as the associated procurement, stocking and labor costs of applying them.

Reusable Boxes - Ideal Replacement for Labels

Determining whether or not the Globe Guard Reusable Box can serve a purpose in your operation may be as easy as identifying and reviewing your oversized label usage. If they are being applied to boxes being shipped internally, there is a good possibility our unique design can help you save money while making your company greener in the process.
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