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Appliance Packaging
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Pallet Packaging
Interior Packaging
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Display-Ready Packaging
Customized Packaging
Benefits Packaging
Applications by SIC Code		 Applications by SIC Code
  Who needs VBoard®? Who uses VBoard? EVERYBODY!

We get occasional questions such as, "Where else can I sell VBoard," or "Who else is using it?"

VBoard provides protection for a wide variety of products in a wide variety of industries. Below is a partial list of SIC codes of users of VBoard.

We think you can develop an extremely effective marketing plan by utilizing this list. Your plan could incorporate corrugated and various types of tapes, strapping, shrink and stretch film, netting, slip-sheets and pallets, along with VBoard.		  
     
Basic Code   Customer Product Application Method VBoard Used  
0119   Potatoes in Consumer Bags Bulk bins and VBoard strapped unit 2'' x 2'' x .225'' or .200''  
0119

   Perishables, Potatoes, Bags Unitizing 1/2 high loads with pallets and slip-sheets; 10- and 20-lb. poly bags with VBoard holding fixture 2'' x 2'' x .225'' or .200''
2'' x 2'' x .160''		  
0119   Perishables, Potatoes, Bags Palletizing 2'' x 2'' x .225'' or .200''  
0122   Perishables, Fruit Palletized containers 2'' x 2'' x .120''  
0122   Perishables, Applesin Cartons Palletizing 2'' x 2'' x .160''  
0122   Perishables, Grapes Palletizing 2'' x 2'' x .120''  
0122   Perishables, Deciduous Fruit Palletizing 2'' x 2'' x .180''  
0122   Perishables, Peaches, Plums,
Apricots
 Palletizing 2'' x 2'' x .180''  
0123   Perishables, Cucumbers and Peppers
Palletizing
2'' x 2'' x .180''  
0161   Perishables, Tomatoes in Cartons
 Palletizing 3'' x 3'' x .180''  
0175   Perishables, Pears in Lugs Palletizing 2'' x 4'' x .180''  
0715   Perishables, Cucumbers and Peppers
Unitizing pallets telescopic containers 2'' x 4'' x .180''  
0822   Pine Tree Seedlings VBoard corners stop crushing 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x .225''  
2011   Meat, Packer VBoard aids unitizing of truck loads 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x .225''  
2024   Ice Cream

Unitizing - VBoard vertical corners unitize gallon cartons on pallet - no master container 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x .160''  
2037   Frozen Foods '
Frozen Pops

Pallet box with VBoard reinforced corners that replace 2 x 4's; saves money, simplifies operation 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x .225'
3'' x 3'' x .400''		  
2041   Flour, Bagged


 Unitizing VBoard vertical corner securement - strap horizontal - settling tightens strap 3'' x 3'' x .400''
2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x .225''		  
2052   Cookies and Crackers

Unitizing - VBoard at two top corners provides firm unit for unitizing and handling 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x .160''
2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x .200''		  
2101   Windows, Aluminum


Reinforced packaging - VBoard provides shock absorption in stapled container, replaces wood 3'' x 3'' x .180''
2'' x 2'' x .090''
2'' x 3'' x .160''		  
2422   Veneer, Crates


 Bundling - VBoard corners replace veneer flitch wood crate - compressed and strapped 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x .180''  
2435   Veneer Flitch, Hardwood

 Unitizing - VBoard packaging replaces wood crates; lengths over and under 12' 2'' x 2'' x .320''  
2439   Trusses, Wood

  2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x .225''  
2492   Particleboard Shelving Packaging, cartoned and bulk 2'' x 2'' x .160''  
2499   Particleboard


 Unitizing - VBoard vertical corners protect pallets of cut-to-size pieces at corners 3'' x 3'' x .225''
2'' x 2'' x .160'' 		 
2499   Hardboard Siding, Primed

 Packaging and carloading, open and closed 2'' x 3'' x .225''  
2499   Wood, Laminated Table Tops
Edge protection - VBoard corners protect edges and ends of corrugated wrapped units - cross straps 3'' x 3'' x .225''  
2499   Particleboard with Plastic

 Unitizing - VBoard edge protectors Laminates keep vinyl laminated panel skid edges undamaged 2'' x 3'' x .120''  
2499   Panel, Pre-finished Hardboard
 Unitizing 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x .225''  
2499   Particleboard, Table Tops

 Unitizing and carloading -VBoard end caps on ping-pong table packaging and 48 x 72 air bags for carloading 3'' x 3'' x .125''  
2511   Furniture, Wood Tables
Damage to tables and legs stopped with VBoard strapped to edges and legs 3'' x 3'' x .125''
2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x .180'' 		 
2612   Paper, Fine
Unitizing - VBoard corners eliminate wood corners on pallets of fine paper cartons 3'' x 3'' x .225''
3'' x 3'' x .400''		  
2621   Paper, Fine

 Unitizing - VBoard at outer corners protects fine paper from damage 2'' x 3'' x .225''  
2621   Paper Rolls, Kraft & Bags

 Unitizing and carloading - Cartons of lunch bags are unitized with VBoard 2'' x 2'' x .160''  
2629   Billiard Tables

Container with VBoard corners, yields greater security than wood 3'' x 3'' x .225''  
2631   Paperboard, Sheets

 Skidding - VBoard skid top and strapped test unit under 21M lbs. compression 3'' x 3'' x .250''  
2631   Paperboard, Rolls and Skids Skidding and Carloading - Closed 2'' x 4'' x .225''  
2631   Paperboard, on Skids and Rolls
 Carloading and Packaging 2'' x 4'' x .225''  
2642   Paper, Envelopes

 Unitizing - VBoard corner posts and horizontal straps eliminate top frame and vertical straps 3'' x 3'' x .225''  
2643   Bags, Multiwall

 Carloading and Palletizing - VBoard top on skids and 72 x 96 air bags in rail cars 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x .225''  
2675   Paperboard, Die Cut

 Unitizing - VBoard at top corners provides greater tension; fewer straps, less damage 3'' x 3'' x .225''  
2679   Paperboard, Book Covers Palletized and compressed hard to obtain wood top frames out - VBoard and compression yields solid packaging 2'' x 3'' x .225''
3'' x 3'' x .225'' 		 
2732   Publishing, Catalogs

 Unitizing - VBoard at corners secures unwieldy skids for storage and shipment

2'' x 2'' x .225''
2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x .225'' 		 
2821   Plastics, Pellets

Pellet box with VBoard reinforced corners - Damage to bagged pellets stopped; Higher stacking strength of units with VBoard 3'' x 3'' x .225''  
2821   Plastics, Rolls, Polyester Film

 Palletized with evolutionary method eliminating corrugate carton; resulted in high savings 1'' x 3'' x .225''
CautionBoard		  
2821   Plastics, Rolls, Mylar Film Palletizing 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x .225''  
2821   Plastics, Rolls


 Unitizing - VBoard at top of pallet provides way to unitize soft rolls on pallets 3'' x 3'' x .225'' OR
2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x .225''		  
2821   Fibers, Man-Made Baling


Carloading - Closed Type 600 air bags for bracing loads; used VBoard to cover doorway straps 2'' x 2'' x .120''
2" x 4" x .400"		  
2851   Paints, Varnish, Aerosolx .160''
Cans

 Cartons palletized with horizontal stripe. Dymax rubber band holds VBoard corners as lift truck puts pallet through station 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' CautionBoard  
2893   Cosmetics
 Unitizing - VBoard at top corners protects product in container; makes tight pallet, results in exceptional handling 3'' x 3'' x .225''  
3031   Rubber, Crumb, Bales

 Palletized economic packaging with top and bottom cap and vertical and horizontal straps 3'' x 3'' x .225''  
3079   Panels, Plastic

Palletizing 3'' x 3'' x .250''  
3231   Windows, Auto, Rear

 Palletizing - eliminated corrugated cartons, improved arrival condition 2'' x 2'' X .225''  
3251   Brick and Drain Tile, Clay

Truckloading - VBoard replaces wood corner protection under chain tie-downs on trucks 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x .400''  
3255   Refractory Products

Round up of palletized units with VBoard tops; Unitizing of brick, sleeves, nozzles, mortar and pails 3'' x 3'' x .225''
3" x 3" x .400"		  
3272   Gypsum Wallboard

Truck, flatbed, tie-down 6'' - VBoard edge protection allows tighter web tie-down, plus VBoard is reusable

2'' x 4'' x .120''
2'' x 4'' x .160''
2'' x 4'' x .225''		  
3352   Aluminum Shapes and Tubing

Unitizing - VBoard open-air box on pallets made with VBoard and lumber saves packaging cost for tubing and bus bar 2'' x 4'' x .225''
2" x 4" x .160''		  
3352   Aluminum Coils Skidding 3'' x 3'' x .225''  
3352   Aluminum Coils Palletizing 3'' x 3'' x .225''  
3352   Aluminum Coils and Sheets

Skidding and Carloading 3'' x 3'' x . 250"  
3352   Aluminum Coils and Foil Skidding 3" x 3" x .250"  
3352   Aluminum Tubing Unitizing - VBoard open-air box 2" x 2" x .225"  
3354   Aluminum Tubing Bundling and Truckloading, open 2" x 4" x .225"  
3354   Aluminum Coils and Flat Sheet
 Unitizing 2" x 2" x .160"  
3411   Can, Tin
 Palletizing - VBoard along four top edges of unit allows for automatic palletizing; compressed and strapped 2" x 2" x .160"
2" x 4" x .225"
2" x 4" x .250"		  
3439   Fireplaces, Prefab

 VBoard corner supports add shelf life; enables distributors to store a greater
variety of products for a longer amount
of time		 3" x 3" x .225"  
3441   Steel Siding and Floor Decking
 Packaging and Carloading, open 3" x 3" x .225"
3" x 3" x .400" 		 
3442   Garage Doors, Aluminum

 Unitizing - VBoard corners and Fiberglass protect fragile fiberglass and aluminum door bundles 3" x 3" x .225"
2" x 4" x .160"		  
3463   Aluminum Trays

Unitizing - VBoard corners reinforce pallet box, allowing for repetitive use of the box 3" x 3" x .225"  
3463   Metal Stampings

 Skidding - VBoard vertical and horizontal corners protect all edges of stampings 3" x 3" x .250"  
3499   Machine Components

 Unitizing - VBoard vertical and horizontal corners with strapping effectively unitize corners 3" x 3" x .225"
2" x 4" x .160"		  
3595   Appliances, Water Coolers

 Pallet box with vertical reinforcement - VBoard corner posts provide higher stacking, shield from corner impacts 2" x 2" x .225"
CautionBoard		  
3612   Transformers, Power Unitizing - Bringing two units Distributor together eliminates costly woodand protects edges 2" x 4" x .320"
CautionBoard
2" x 2" x .120"

 
3354   Metal Extrusions
Protect edges under film 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x .060"
2" x 2" x .090"		  
3621   Motors, Electric (Cartons) Palletizing 2" x 4" x .160"  
3621   Appliances, Water Heaters
 Crates made of VBoard corners replace wood vertical corners 3" x 3" x .225"
3" x 3" x .250"		  
3621   Ind. Drivers, Electric Packaging in cartons 2" x 2" x .225"  
3691   Batteries

Unitizing Case Cartons - VBoard corners stop damage, allowing units to arrive safely 2" x 4" x .225"
CautionBoard		  
3714   Automotive Parts

Pallet box with VBoard reinforced corners, vertical and horizontal, improves stacking strength and protects package top 3" x 3" x .225"
2" x 4" x .160"
2" x 2" x .160"		  
5091   Aluminum Sheets

 Unitizing - VBoard protects top edges of skid loads of aluminum sheets 3" x 3" x .225"
CautionBoard		  
           
  Display-Ready Packaging VBoard Used  
  5113 Tissue, Facial 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x .225"  
  2841 Fabric, Soft 3" x 3" x .225"  
  2023 Powdered Beverage Packets 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x .160"  
  2096 Snack Food 2" x 2" x .120"  
  5113 Tissue, Bath 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x .160"  
  2033 Canned Food 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x .225"  
  2052 Cookies and Crackers 2" x 2" x .200"  
  5169 Laundry Products 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x .180" CuttingBoard  
  2099 Frosting 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x .225"  
  2045 Cake Mix 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x .225"  
  2514 Metal Serving Dishes 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x .090"  
  0711 Chemicals, Gardening 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x .225"  
  Display-Ready Packaging VBoard Used  
  5149 Coffee 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x .140"  
  2542 Office Furniture, Metal 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x .180"  
  5149 Bakery, Wholesale 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x .160"  
  2043 Cereal 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x .225"  
  5451 Ice Cream 3" x 3" x .160"  
         
   
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