Corner shipping protection

Corrupad Protective Packaging (Bensenville, IL) has introduced Edgeguard(TM) protective packaging for corners and edges of tabletops, picture frames and furniture.

Corrupad Protective Packaging

Nov 30th, 1995

Made of 100% post-consumer recycled paper, Edgeguard is made in a patented, proprietary process that uses a U-shaped channel instead of the typical corrugated construction. It can be modified by height, weight, width and length, as well as in thicknesses up to 6 plies for optimum protection.

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