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9.4 PACKAGING MATERIAL
For logistical packaging variety of materials are in use. However the most common are follows.
Corrugated Fibreboard
The master cartons are invariably made out of two to three ply corrugated sheets. However, for
logistical packaging, thicker corrugated sheets with fi ve to six ply or more are preferred. This
material is most commonly used for consumer durables such as television sets, washing machines,
refrigerators, pharmaceutical products, liquor, cigarettes, matches, personal care items, light
engineering goods, paints and electronics goods. The pallets are also made out of thin corrugated ...