Corrugated plastic containers
If you operate a supply chain shipping products or components between sites or to customers, reusable plastic shipping boxes can help reduce your ongoing costs.
Plastic shipping boxes are a reusable alternative to traditional corrugated packaging. Where return transport is available, reusing corrugated plastic containers across multiple trips eliminates the need to continually purchase single-trip boxes. Using Correx® to manufacture plastic shipping boxes allows them to be virtually any size, with tailored strength, inserts and features to suit specific products or applications.
At GWP Correx®, we have helped businesses across a range of industries reduce their long-term costs through returnable transit packaging solutions, expertly designing and manufacturing them at our UK production site.
Please note: Correx® is a registered and/or unregistered trademark of Corplex Plastics UK Ltd, its parent, subsidiaries and/or affiliates.
Benefits of plastic shipping boxes
Sourcing bespoke plastic shipping boxes from GWP provides your business with several benefits:
What our customers say...
It may have been a small problem in the scheme of a four-year multi-million pound re-development of the terminal, but sourcing of our bins had turned into quite a headache. GWP really helped us out. They quickly came up with a simple but very effective Correx solution.
Paul Wilson | Project Manager | Heathrow Terminal 2
We have purchased a few times now, no issues and informed from the point of receiving my Purchase Order to delivering to us. Good communications, keep up the good work!
Melvin Miller | Schiedel Chimney Systems
We would definitely recommend GWP – they provide quality materials and professional service
Shane Lloyd | Transport Manager | Veka Recycling
Colours and options
Available colours and printing
Blue
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
Black
Grey
White
Additional colours are available by request, subject to minimum order quantities (MOQs). Single colour to full colour (CMYK) printing is also available. Please enquire for further details.
Material options
Standard Correx, suitable for packaging applications, is available in 3mm (450gsm), 4mm (700gsm) and 5mm (1050gsm) grades.
Our technical support and design teams can advise on a suitable grade for your specific application.
FAQs
What size plastic shipping boxes are available?
Correx® plastic shipping boxes can be manufactured to the exact size you require. This flexibility in sizes means they can be the perfect dimensions for your specific products and parts, be tailored to your pallets or warehouse space, and/or optimise the efficiency of your transport.
Are plastic shipping boxes more expensive than single-trip cardboard packaging?
Correx® heavy-duty shipping boxes have a higher unit cost than equivalent cardboard transit packaging. However, due to their reusability (100+ trips), their overall lifetime costs can be significantly lower over the mid to long term.
What material are plastic shipping boxes manufactured from?
Correx® – a corrugated polypropylene – is typically used to manufacture plastic shipping boxes. Often called “plastic cardboard” boxes, it is possible to convert Correx® material into the same box styles as cardboard but with enhanced durability, longevity, and resistance to water, grease, etc. Correx® does not generate dust or shed fibres, either, which can be a requirement for shipping some specialist items.
Can print and branding be added to corrugated plastic containers?
Correx® provides a suitable surface for both screen and digital printing. And it is often beneficial to print on your Correx® plastic shipping boxes. For example, including branding and logos can provide free advertising through your supply chain. Health and safety info, handling instructions and/or product details can also improve the usability of your transit packaging for users.
Are plastic shipping boxes strong enough for the weight of heavier products?
Correx® material comes in several thicknesses and grades, meaning your plastic shipping boxes can provide the exact strength required to accommodate your products. Additionally, for extremely heavy items, the material can be double-skinned (i.e., two layers) to increase strength and longevity further.
Why GWP Correx®?
20+ years of experience
We have been designing and manufacturing Correx® solutions for more than 20 years, becoming the UK’s largest independent converter (by volume).
UK Correx® experts
Our team of designers, product experts, and production staff has extensive specialist knowledge of Correx® material and its properties.
Competitive advantage
We won’t just sell you a product – our approach means we consider your long-term costs, efficiency, sustainability and more when working with you.
A business you can trust
Although continuing to operate as an independent business, GWP Correx® is now part of Macfarlane Group PLC – the UK’s largest packaging distributor.
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Quotes, technical info and advice
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The information on this page has been collated, checked and approved by several of our Correx® packaging experts:
