28/05/2026
📦 Corrugated Packaging Explained: The Manufacturing Stages That Matter
Most businesses use corrugated packaging every day — but very few understand what actually goes into manufacturing a high-quality corrugated box.
At West Rand Box, every box goes through 5 critical manufacturing stages before it reaches our customers.
🔹 Stage 1: Corrugation
The foundation of every box. Paper is transformed into corrugated board using E-Flute, B-Flute, C-Flute, single-wall and double-wall board specifications.
🔹 Stage 2: Flexographic Printing & Slotting
Branding, scoring and slotting are completed to create accurate layouts and strong structural performance.
🔹 Stage 3: Die Cutting
Custom packaging solutions such as trays, pizza boxes, retail-ready packaging and self-locking cartons are created.
🔹 Stage 4: Folding & Gluing
Flat blanks are folded and glued into finished corrugated boxes ready for use.
🔹 Stage 5: Quality Control & Dispatch
Every box is inspected for consistency, strength and quality before dispatch.
At WRB, every stage matters — because packaging is more than just a box. It’s protection, performance and reliability built into every layer.