News & Events

From recent developments in the design of reusable packaging and returnable containers to new manufacturing methods for creating durable, long-lasting sleeves and dunnage, Carter Associates aims to stay current will all of the latest industry news. To stay up-to-date with our interests and progress, be sure to visit this page often as we are always seeking ways to expand our knowledge and improve our products.

Understanding 3 Types of Reusable Packaging

1/28/2024

We’re taking today’s blog post to discuss 3 types of reusable packaging that will save your business money.

Tags: reusable packaging

Are Returnable Plastic Containers Good for the Environment?

12/28/2023

Returnable plastic containers can be something of a divisive issue: are they helpful for the environment or harmful? Today, we’ll be exploring whether returnable plastic containers have positive or negative environmental impacts, and how you can responsibly reduce your plastic waste while saving money.

Tags: returnable plastic containers, reusable containers

4 Ways Reusable Packaging Saves You Money

11/28/2023

In this month’s blog post, we’ll be discussing the different advantages the Carter Associates team brings to companies throughout Southwestern Michigan and beyond.

Tags: returnable containers, returnable plastic containers, reusable containers, reusable packaging, reusable shipping containers

Custom Returnable Containers and Reusable Packaging Solutions

10/28/2023

We want to take today’s blog post to discuss the custom engineering and design services we offer that enable companies of all industries to utilize reusable shipping containers.

Tags: Corrugated Dunnage, returnable containers, reusable containers, reusable packaging, reusable shipping containers

Returnable Containers and the Environment: What You Need to Know

9/28/2023

In this month’s blog post, we want to take the time to discuss how Carter Associates brings returnable containers that save money and the environment through businesses across the Midwest.

Tags: returnable containers, reusable containers, reusable packaging, reusable shipping containers

3 Returnable Containers that Will Save You Thousands

8/28/2023

It’s a simple truth of shipping and receiving that packaging costs pile up faster than you might expect. Packaging products to be sent out as well as unpacking products that you receive can accrue debilitating costs if you’re not getting good mileage on the packaging you use.

Tags: returnable containers, returnable plastic containers, shipping containers, totes

Stop Wasting Containers with Reusable Packaging

7/31/2023

In today’s blog post, we’ll be discussing how you can use our reusable packaging to your advantage.

Tags: returnable containers, reusable containers, reusable packaging

How to Use Reusable Packaging to Save Thousands in Shipping Costs

5/28/2023

When it comes to logistics (and most things) there’s no profit in waste. At Carter Associates, we believe in minimizing waste for both financial and environmental reasons. To this end, we offer a variety of reusable packaging for anyone and everyone money- or environment-conscious.

Tags: reusable containers, reusable packaging, reusable shipping containers

The Importance of Reliable Packaging

4/28/2023

Regardless of what you’re shipping, the packaging proves as important as the product when it comes to proper logistics. 

Tags: reusable packaging, shipping containers, totes

Save Money on Reusable Containers for Kalamazoo Shipping

3/28/2023

Now that the spring has at long last arrived to thaw out those Michigan roads, shipping is hopefully much faster and much less expensive. 

Tags: returnable containers, reusable containers, totes