High-demand Types of Packaging in Industrial Packaging

High-demand Types of Packaging in Industrial Packaging:  Especially from distributors like Global Industrial, Uline, Grainger, and others.

📈 Emerging Trends in Industrial Packaging

• Eco-friendly Packaging (biodegradable wraps, recycled corrugated).

• Automation-ready designs (easy to machine pack and seal)

• Lightweight but strong materials (cost savings on freight).

• Tamper-evident and RFID-integrated packaging.

 

📊 Company Comparison Table

 

Company	Packaging Products	Shipping Services	Bulk Discounts	Custom Packaging	Eco-Friendly Options
Global Industrial	TRUE	FALSE	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE
Uline	TRUE	FALSE	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE
Grainger	TRUE	FALSE	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE
Fastenal	TRUE	FALSE	TRUE	FALSE	TRUE
MSC Industrial Direct	TRUE	FALSE	TRUE	FALSE	TRUE
Staples	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE	FALSE	TRUE
Veritiv	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE
PackagingSupplies.com	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE	FALSE	TRUE
Amazon Business	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE	FALSE	TRUE
UPS	FALSE	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE
FedEx	FALSE	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE
DHL	FALSE	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE
USPS	FALSE	TRUE	TRUE	FALSE	TRUE
WestRock	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE
International Paper	TRUE	FALSE	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE
Ball Corporation	TRUE	FALSE	TRUE	TRUE	TRUE

 

 

Feature Availability Across Packaging & Shipping Companies

 

TOP 15 packaging and shipping companies in the USA, known for their wide range of products and services:

S. No	Company	Description
1	Grainger	A leading distributor of industrial supplies, including MRO products and warehouse equipment.
2	Global Industrial	Offers a broad selection of industrial and commercial products, similar to Grainger.
3	Fastenal	Specializes in industrial and construction supplies, with a focus on fasteners, tools, and safety products.
4	MSC Industrial Direct	Another major distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products.
5	Staples	While primarily known for office supplies, Staples also offers a range of packaging and shipping materials.
6	Veritiv	Provides print, publishing, packaging, and supply chain solutions.
7	PackagingSupplies.com	A supplier of packaging materials, shipping supplies, and related products.
8	Amazon Business	Offers a wide variety of products, including packaging and shipping supplies, to businesses.
9	UPS	A major shipping carrier providing package delivery and supply chain solutions.
10	FedEx	Another leading shipping company offering a range of domestic and international delivery services.
11	DHL	A global logistics provider with a strong presence in the US.
12	USPS	The United States Postal Service, a government-operated postal service providing package and mail delivery.
13	WestRock	A packaging solutions provider with a focus on corrugated packaging.
14	International Paper	A major manufacturer of paper and packaging products.
15	Ball Corporation	A global provider of aluminum packaging.
16	Uline	Shop full line of shopping and gift bags available in paper, plastic and fabric. Everything from practical kraft and t-shirt bags to high-end shoppers and reusable totes.

 

Top Industrial Packaging Types in High Demand

 

Packaging Type	Description	Common Use Cases	Popular Providers
Corrugated Boxes	Heavy-duty, multi-wall cardboard boxes for shipping and storage	Warehousing, shipping parts, retail fulfillment	Uline, Global Industrial, WestRock
Gaylord Boxes	Large corrugated bulk containers for palletized shipping	Industrial bulk shipping, recycling, agriculture	Grainger, Uline, International Paper
Shrink Wrap & Stretch Film	Plastic films for securing loads or protecting goods	Pallet wrapping, dust/moisture protection	PackagingSupplies.com, Veritiv, Global Industrial
Poly Mailers	Lightweight, waterproof plastic envelopes	Apparel, eCommerce, small parts	Amazon Business, Uline, Staples
Foam & Bubble Wrap	Protective interior packaging for shock absorption	Electronics, glass, delicate components	Uline, Grainger, MSC Direct
Kraft Paper Rolls	Wrapping paper or dunnage fill	Filling voids in boxes, wrapping	Staples, Global Industrial
Plastic Totes & Bins	Durable, reusable storage containers	Manufacturing floors, logistics, inventory storage	Global Industrial, Fastenal, MSC Industrial
Drums & Barrels	Heavy-duty containers for liquids or bulk materials	Chemical, food-grade, industrial liquids	Uline, Grainger, Ball Corporation
Padded Envelopes & Mailers	Cushioned envelopes for small to medium-sized shipments	Fragile items, medical devices, electronics	USPS, FedEx, PackagingSupplies.com
Custom Branded Boxes	Printed corrugated boxes tailored to brand standards	eCommerce, B2B delivery	Veritiv, Uline, WestRock
Crates (Wood/Plastic)	Rigid containers, often custom-built, for heavy	Export, machinery, aerospace	DHL, FedEx Freight, Ball Corp, WestRock
Strapping & Banding Materials	Secures goods on pallets or bundles heavy items	Construction, steel, manufacturing	Grainger, Fastenal, Uline
Insulated Shippers	Temperature-controlled packaging with foam or gel packs	Pharma, food, bio-tech	FedEx, DHL, Uline