Corrugated paper and paperboard manufacturing services

cpc code 88322 covers the manufacturing services for corrugated paper and paperboard, a critical component in the packaging and logistics industry. This industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, providing essential materials for the transportation and storage of a wide range of goods. Corrugated paper and paperboard are known for their strength, durability, and versatility, making them a preferred choice for packaging solutions across various sectors.

The production of corrugated paper and paperboard involves a multi-step process. First, raw materials such as wood pulp, recycled paper, and other additives are combined and processed into a continuous sheet of paper or paperboard. This sheet is then fed into a corrugating machine, where it is scored and shaped into a wavy pattern, creating the characteristic corrugated structure. The corrugated sheet is then laminated with a flat linerboard to form the final corrugated board, which can be cut and shaped into a variety of packaging products.

The main inputs required for the corrugated paper and paperboard manufacturing industry include wood pulp, recycled paper, adhesives, and specialized machinery. Wood pulp and recycled paper serve as the primary raw materials, while adhesives are used to bond the corrugated sheet to the linerboard. The industry also relies on a range of machinery, such as pulp mills, paper machines, and corrugating equipment, to efficiently transform these inputs into the final corrugated products.

The primary outputs of the corrugated paper and paperboard manufacturing industry are the various corrugated packaging products, such as boxes, containers, and protective packaging. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 42111 Packaging Materials Merchant Wholesalers, 33231 Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing, and 42349 Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers.