FEFCO, The European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers, has a unique set of codes for corrugated packaging design that is used across the world.
Standardising the most common box designs, with a unique code that is applied to each of those designs, it makes for an easily recognised system for all those that work in the corrugated packaging industry.
Originally developed in the 1960\u2019s, the series of four-digit codes give a universally recognised design \u2013 the first two digits of a FEFCO code represent the style category of the box, whilst the last two digits show the box style within the category.
The valuable system standardises packaging solutions across the globe, irrespective of language barriers. It enhances the design, manufacturing, and sourcing of packaging, and brings several benefits which include:
\u2022\tTried and tested products and a tried and tested system
\u2022\tCan be tailored to specific size requirements
\u2022\tProven to be material efficient
\u2022\tCan be customised with customer specific print, coatings or fittings and dividers where applicable
Each section of code relates to a common box design solution as detailed below.
Categories of codes
\u2022\t0100 \u2013 Commercial rolls and sheet
\u2022\t0200 \u2013 Slotted type boxes
\u2022\t0300 \u2013 Telescopic type boxes
\u2022\t0400 \u2013 Folder type boxes and trays
\u2022\t0500 \u2013 Slide type boxes
\u2022\t0600 \u2013 Rigid type boxes
\u2022\t0700 \u2013 Ready glued cases
\u2022\t0800 \u2013 Interior fitments
\u201cUsing FEFCO codes is an intrinsic part of working in packaging, or indeed sourcing packaging from suppliers such as ourselves,\u201d said Jennifer Riddell, Managing Director, Boxshop. \u201cIt\u2019s an incredibly straightforward system that gives a level of uniformity, whilst still allowing our packaging designers to use their flair and creativity to develop bespoke packaging solutions.\u201d
To download the 12th FEFCO guide visit https:\/\/www.fefco.org\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/styles\/thumbnail\/public\/FEFCO%20Code_WEBprotected.pdf
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