Wood-Ridge, New Jersey (June 17, 2015) – World Packaging Co., Inc., an industrial packaging supplies company provides helpful advice on the proper storage of corrugated cartons to further preserve their lifespans. Many industries rely heavily on packaging supplies to deliver their goods or products to their customers. Before they ship out, the packages need to be sealed and in pristine condition in order to protect their contents. Therefore, proper storage is essential to maintaining the quality of corrugated cartons.

According to Packaging World, an online resource of packaging news, corrugated materials are used for at least 95 percent of packaged goods, with cartons accounting for majority of that percentage. Although a carton’s highly engineered design allows it to withstand outside forces, it doesn’t protect the contents against poor storing practices.

Corrugated cartons are hygroscopic in nature, meaning they retain moisture. Therefore, shipping companies need to properly store them in ideal environments with favorable conditions. However, this doesn’t necessarily call for energy-intensive ambient-control devices. Simple, cost-effective solutions can be used.

Corrugated cartons can be stored in a facility that has the least moisture and humidity. High-humidity environments weaken the adhesives that keep a box intact. Moisture, on the other hand, causes dimensional changes like warping, swelling, and distortion. Ideally, corrugated cartons should be kept in a place with excellent protection to protect them from the weather and has an atmospheric condition of between 50 and 70 percent relative humidity.

For more information on industrial packaging supplies, interested parties can visit www.WorldPackagingCo.com.

About World Packaging Co., Inc.

World Packaging Co., Inc. is a manufacturer of packaging, shopping, and janitorial supplies. Known for its 50 years of packaging experience, the firm is committed to providing quality products, all available for immediate shipping to customers. Tape and packing list envelope products are available for free freight, and new customers who sign up for the company’s mailing list get 5% off on any future order.