Service · Industrial & Bulk
Industrial and bulk packaging — built for plants that ship pallet quantities.
Apex supplies bulk corrugated, stretch film, shrink film, liners, strapping, edge protectors, and related supplies for automotive, food, electronics, pharmaceutical, and industrial programs. Project specifications, release schedules, freight, and delivery are coordinated for Canada, the United States, and international destinations.
Bulk corrugated containers
- Gaylord boxes — common sizes 40×48×36 to 48×40×42, plus custom dimensions.
- Triple-wall corrugated for stacking and freight resilience.
- Octagonal Gaylords for bulk powder, granulate, and free-flowing materials.
- Liner bags for Gaylords — FDA-grade where food contact applies.
Stretch and shrink film
| Product | Use case | Gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Hand stretch film | Manual palletizing | 70 – 100 gauge |
| Machine stretch film | Auto / semi-auto stretch wrappers | 60 – 80 gauge |
| Pre-stretched film | Reduces material use 30–40% | 30 – 50 gauge |
| Shrink film (PVC, POF, PE) | Bundling, retail packs | varies |
Edge protection and unitization
- Edge protectors (cardboard angle boards) — standard and custom lengths.
- Corner boards for furniture and appliance shipping.
- Strapping (polypropylene, polyester) and steel buckles.
- Pallet stretch hoods and pallet caps.
Custom pallet packaging programs
- Audit — site visit, line walk-through, current spec review.
- Spec proposal — material recommendations, machine compatibility check, drop-test scenarios.
- Pilot — small-batch trial with measurement of damage rate, wrap consumption, and labour time.
- Rollout — blanket PO with scheduled releases, single point of contact.
Frequently asked
Do you supply machinery as well as film? +
Apex supplies stretch and shrink film; machinery (stretch wrappers, case sealers) is referred to partner equipment suppliers. The pallet-program team can manage machinery selection alongside the consumables order.
What is the typical lead time on bulk Gaylords? +
Production and shipping time varies by size, board construction, liner requirements, quantity, release schedule, and delivery destination. Apex confirms timing in the quotation.
Can Apex hold inventory against a blanket PO? +
Yes — most bulk customers operate on quarterly blanket POs with scheduled releases. Apex stocks the agreed inventory and ships against release calls.
Where does Apex deliver bulk packaging? +
Apex coordinates bulk-packaging delivery in Canada, the United States, and international markets. Freight method, release schedule, and timing are quoted for the lane.
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