Pregis, which is a worldwide leader in protective packaging, mailing, and bagging solutions, has introduced the EasyPack® Strata, which is an innovative high-speed on-demand paper system planned exactly for versatile shielding in fulfillment operations. This invention addresses longstanding challenges in the wrapping sector, where traditional selections between mailers and boxes force workers to trade off speed for safety.
Mailers have long presented efficiency, but lacked the moderation required for fragile items, while boxes provide superior protection at the cost of slower handing out and higher material use. The EasyPack Strata changes this activity by producing structured paper pads that offer improved void fill, light cushioning, and complete cushioning capabilities, all at high speeds, perfect for high throughput demands.
The system's growth comes at a pivotal time for the packa ging sector, amid increasing consumer demand for sustainable choices and intensifying regulatory pressures. Shoppers increasingly prefer ecologically responsible brands, positioning sustainable packaging as a major development driver rather than a mere substitute. Guidelines such as California’s SB 54 and expanding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) commands are quickening the industry shift toward greener solutions. Pregis EasyPack Strata aligns perfectly with these trends, offering a hybrid solution that combines the efficiency of mailers with the defensive qualities of boxes, thus optimizing operations while achieving sustainability goals.
Major features of the EasyPack Strata comprise its ability to manage diverse packing applications, increasing the Pregis on-demand paper portfolio to better serve current fulfillment centers facing pace, inconsistency, and throughput challenges. By creating planned paper pads on-demand, it decreases waste, reduces storage requirements for pre-made packaging, and helps just-in-time production. This is majorly valuable for e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment where shipment volumes alter and margins are tight. The paper-based system is recyclable, helping circular economic principles and supporting brands in complying with EPR needs that hold producers accountable for recycling charges.
In the broader industry context, this launch reflects ongoing innovations in flexible packaging and protective solutions. Companies like Pregis are redefining supply chain plans by mixing advanced materials with digital technologies. For example, the change toward fiber-based packaging is gaining momentum because of its renewability and recyclability. Pregis’ solution builds on this by offering high-performance safety without relying on plastics, speaking to overcapacity matters in traditional materials such as bleached paperboard, and responding to uneven consumer demand influenced by economic factors.
12 March 2026
12 March 2026
12 March 2026
12 March 2026
