FEFCO Cartons & Boxes

Whether folding boxes, hinged-lid boxes or inlays, in the FEFCO catalog you will find all common packaging materials of the cardboard and corrugated cardboard industry. Many of these product and shipping packages are, of course, an integral part of the packaging warehouse range.

The FEFCO standards are by no means the only standards that our cartons and boxes meet. Because by using high-quality materials and processes, we ensure that our packaging meets even the highest quality standards of our customers.

Your individual FEFCO packaging:

  • wide range of carton and box types
  • corrugated cardboard and cardboard grades in various colors and thicknesses
  • millimeter-precise configurable desired formats
  • high-quality printed images and finishes
  • personalizable packaging

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FEFCO cartons & boxes from packaging warehouse

FEFCO Kartons und Schachteln

FOR GOODS PROTECTION & EASY HANDLING

Goods often travel long distances from the production facility to the consumer's hands, often making stops at warehouses of retailers and others. To ensure that the goods do not come to harm in the process and resist possible hazards such as impact, dirt and moisture, high-quality packaging is essential.

Cardboard and corrugated packaging are a proven solution here. Not only because they provide reliable protection, but also because they are very easy to handle thanks to their light weight as well as stackable shape, making logistical processes easier.

Fefco Kartons für Warenschutz


Kartons individuell gestaltet

CUSTOMIZABLE

The construction of FEFCO cartons is standardized, but there is still plenty of scope for design. You have complete freedom of choice with regard to the material and format as well as the printing and finishing.

When it comes to printing, for example, the sky's the limit. On the one hand, all our cartons and boxes can be printed over their entire surface, both on the outside and the inside. On the other hand, thanks to modern digital printing technology, it is even possible to personalize each individual package.

In addition, you can customize the look of your packaging just by choosing the material (e.g. white-coated or natural brown) and the protective coating (e.g. glossy or matte laminates and varnishes).

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

By reducing the risk of unused goods having to be disposed of because of damage in transport and storage, packaging makes an important contribution to environmental protection - but for this to actually be true in practice, the advantages of using packaging must outweigh its disadvantages.

Packaging made of corrugated cardboard and cardboard scores points here with a particularly good climate balance. On the one hand, paper is made from wood, a renewable raw material. On the other hand, paper can be recycled almost loss-free and very energy-efficient. Paper-based packaging also has a significantly higher recycling rate than other packaging materials such as plastics.

Fefco Kartons nachhaltiges Material


THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT FEFCO: ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION & CODES

FEFCO: SHORTCUT & ORGANIZATION

FEFCO is the shortcut for the European Federation of Corrugated Cardboard manufacturers. Although the acronym refers to the former French name of the association, i.e. Fédération Européenne des Fabricants de Carton Ondule, it is still in use today.

FEFCO's main function is to represent the interests of its members, for example in technical and economic matters. Beyond the corrugated industry, it is best known for the FEFCO codes used worldwide, which were developed by the organization in the 1960s.

 

FEFCO CODES: INTERNATIONAL STANDARD

The goal in developing the FEFCO codes to this day is to overcome language barriers between manufacturers and purchasers of packaging materials. In the beginning, the focus was purely on corrugated packaging and the European market. However, a lot has changed over the years:

Since the involvement of the European Solid Board Organization (ESBO), the FEFCO catalog of around 200 packaging materials also includes solid board products, for example. And since the adoption by the International Corrugated Case Association (ICCA), the FEFCO-ESBO codes have also been applied worldwide.

 

THE CODING SYSTEM: THE STRUCTURE OF FEFCO CODES

FEFCO codes usually consist of four digits. The first two digits always refer to the respective basic type of packaging. There are a total of eight different ones, which are referred to with the number combinations 01 to 07 as well as 09 (there is no basic type with 08).

Each of these basic types is in turn subordinated to various versions whose designs sometimes differ from the basic design to a greater or lesser extent. These variations are identified by the last two digits of the code.

 

In addition, there are special cases where packages have five- or eight-digit FEFCO codes. For example, in the case of packaging modifications, a hyphen and an additional digit are added to the base code of the modified model (e.g. 0201-2).

In the case of packaging that is a combination of two different types of packaging, both codes are listed and separated by a slash (e.g. 0204/0215).

 


THE FEFCO BASIC TYPES

  • 01 = Commercially available rolls and sheets e.g. roll corrugated cardboard and corrugated cardboard blanks
  • 02 = Folding boxes e.g. classic shipping/folding cartons
  • 03 = Lid boxes e.g. two-piece shoe boxes with slip lid
  • 04 = Folded sleeves and trays e.g. shipping boxes with hinged lid
  • 05 = Sliding boxes e.g. in the form of (larger) matchboxes.
  • 06 = Form-fitted boxes e.g. three-part boxes with wire stitching
  • 07 = Ready glued boxes e.g. product packaging with crash lock base
  • 09 = Inner design e.g. inlays for shipping boxes


FEFCO Cartons & Boxes: Our product selection

FEFCO 0201


FEFCO 0201: FOLDING CARTONS

FEFCO type 0201 folding cartons are the classics among shipping cartons. They have a very simple design, are easy to set up and are a particularly cost-effective packaging choice. To close, fold each of the four flaps at the bottom and lid opening inwards and then fix them with a strip of parcel tape.

Minimum and maximum dimensions:
  • Length: 50 to 700 mm
  • Width: 50 to 500 mm
  • Height: 50 to 600 mm
FEFCO 0211


FEFCO 0211: CORRUGATED CARDBOARD FOLDING BOXES WITH TUCK-IN FLAP

Folding boxes according to FEFCO 0211 are equipped with classic tuck-in flaps at both openings, which makes them very easy to set up. They are suitable for both product and shipping packaging. They are used mainly for lightweight products.
Minimum and maximum dimensions:
  • Length: 50 to 600 mm
  • Width: 50 to 400 mm
  • Height: 100 to 500 mm
FEFCO 0215


FEFCO 0215: CORRUGATED CARDBOARD FOLDING BOXES WITH SNAP LOCK BASE

Folding boxes with snap lock base (FEFCO 0215) have a classic tuck-in flap at the lid opening. The base, in contrast, can be closed with four flaps that interlock as well as hook when set up and in this way provide secure support even for medium to heavy products.
Minimum and maximum dimensions:
  • Length: 15 to 350 mm
  • Width: 15 to 250 mm
  • Height: 30 to 400 mm
FEFCO 0713


FEFCO 0713: CORRUGATED CARDBOARD FOLDING BOXES WITH CRASH LOCK BASE

Our corrugated cardboard folding boxes with crash lock base (FEFCO 0713) are used as product as well as shipping packaging. Since they are equipped with a solid crash lock base, they are ideal for heavy goods. Thanks to their glued base flaps, the boxes can also be set up in a flash, whether manually or mechanically.
Minimum and maximum dimensions:
  • Length: 85 to 600 mm
  • Width: 85 to 400 mm
  • Height: 100 to 500 mm


FEFCO 0427


FEFCO 0427: HINGED-LID BOXES

FEFCO 0427 hinged-lid boxes  are a special type of shipping box. Its base surface is firmly connected to the walls on all sides and therefore provides secure support even without gluing or hook flaps. The boxes are closed with a hinged lid, which can even be resealed thanks to two tuck-in flaps.
Minimum and maximum dimensions:
  • Length: 60 to 700 mm
  • Width: 60 to 700 mm
  • Height: 15 to 250 mm
FEFCO 0703


FEFCO 0703: SHIPPING CARTONS WITH ADHESIVE STRIPS AND CRASH LOCK BASE

FEFCO Type 0703 shipping cartons are a type of packaging designed specifically for e-commerce.  There are two adhesive strips on its lids. This allows the carton to be securely closed not only during the initial shipment, but also later by the customer in the event of a return shipment.
Minimum and maximum dimensions:
  • Length: 85 to 700 mm
  • Width: 85 to 500 mm
  • Height: 90 to 600 mm

FEFCO 0885


FEFCO 0885: HINGED-LID BOXES WITH ADHESIVE STRIPS

Hinged-lid boxes with adhesive strips (FEFCO 0885) are also e-commerce shipping boxes that can be glued twice using the adhesive strips on the lid flap. These boxes are also a popular choice thanks to their gift box style design.
Minimum and maximum dimensions:
  • Length: 100 to 700 mm
  • Width: 100 to 700 mm
  • Height: 20 to 250 mm
CARDBOARD FOLDING BOXES

In our product range you can find not only corrugated cardboard boxes, but also variants made of thin, pressed cardboard, which are mainly used for product packaging. You also have the choice between  folding boxes with tuck-in flap, with snap lock base or with crash lock base.


Configuration & Design

FEFCO Kartons Design

WIDE RANGE OF MATERIALS: Regardless of the type of packaging you choose, you can always choose between different materials at packaging warehouse. In our range, for example, you will find various types of cardboard and corrugated cardboard that differ in terms of their thickness, color and fiber base (e.g. virgin, grass or recycled fibers). The lowest common denominator is that they are all high-quality and environmentally friendly solutions.
BRILLIANT PRINTING: The printed image of a package plays an important role when it comes to convincing customers of a product. To ensure that the first impression is already positive, we at packaging warehouse rely on state-of-the-art printing technology. We use both offset and digital printing to produce rich colors and sharp contours. Digital printing also allows for cost-effective short-run printing and the option to customize your packaging with variable print data.
FREE FORMATS: With a precisely fitting packaging format, you offer your goods optimum protection during transport and storage. At the same time, you make a valuable contribution to environmental protection by saving valuable resources with the help of customized cartons and boxes. Simply enter your desired dimensions in our configurator - and we will manufacture your packaging to the millimeter.
PERSONALIZATION: Since the data transfer in digital printing is digital and directly from the computer to the printer, it is not necessary - unlike offset technology - to make a physical printing plate. The advantage of this is that varying motives can be printed at no extra cost and within a print series - whether texts, serial numbers, QR codes, patterns or colors.
FINISHES: Our high-quality finishes offer you the opportunity to optimize your packaging in several ways at once. By applying a protective coating or laminate, you not only increase the resistance of your packaging (e.g. against moisture, UV rays and dirt), but also give the carton surfaces an optional matte or glossy finish.