Corrugated packaging by industry

Ontario Box Quotes covers corrugated packaging for 13 industries, from food and beverage to automotive, electronics, health, retail and warehousing. Pick yours to see what businesses like it usually ship, which box types fit, and what to include in a quote request.

The industry list follows the industries packaging suppliers in Ontario commonly serve. If yours is not here, send a request anyway and describe the product.

Food, health and consumer

Packaging guides for food and beverage, pharmaceutical and health, sportswear and apparel.

• Food and beverage

  Cased food and beverage products, from baked goods and snacks to bottled drinks, moving to retailers, food service businesses and distributors.

• Pharmaceutical and health

  Health and pharmaceutical products, supplies and equipment, which often carry strict print and handling needs.

• Sportswear and apparel

  Clothing, footwear and sports goods, shipped to stores, distributors and directly to customers.

Manufacturing and industrial

Packaging guides for automotive, electronics, appliances, building products, furniture, metalworking and industrial parts, plastics.

• Automotive

  Vehicle parts and components, from small fasteners to heavier assemblies, moving to assembly plants, distributors and the aftermarket.

• Electronics

  Electronic components, devices and hardware, which are often small, valuable and easy to damage.

• Appliances

  Household and commercial appliances, which are large, heavy and often shipped on pallets.

• Building products

  Building materials and products such as boards, fixtures, tools and fittings, which are often long, dense or heavy.

• Furniture

  Furniture and home goods, which are often large, flat-packed or awkward to handle.

• Metalworking and industrial parts

  Metal parts, fabricated components and machinery parts, which are often heavy, dense and sharp-edged.

• Plastics

  Plastic parts, moulded components and finished plastic goods, from small parts in volume to larger shapes.

Retail and logistics

Packaging guides for retail and displays, ecommerce and fulfillment, warehousing and distribution.

• Retail and displays

  Products and merchandise for stores, along with the displays that present them at the counter and on the shop floor.

• Ecommerce and fulfillment

  Online orders packed and shipped to customers by sellers and fulfillment businesses, often in many sizes and small quantities.

• Warehousing and distribution

  Mixed goods moved through warehouses, fulfillment centres and distribution networks, usually in volume.

Industry questions

Is my industry listed?+

The list covers the industries most buyers ask about. If yours is not listed, send a request with your product details and the supplier can say whether they can help.

Do box needs differ by industry?+

Yes. Weight, fragility, print, stacking and storage conditions change the board strength and style that suit a product, which is why each industry page lists what to include.