Allen Field Company

Strapping secures packages but makes them awkward to lift—without a sturdy grip people grab weak edges or unstable holes, increasing injury risk. Allen Field handles make strapped boxes easier, safer, and more comfortable to move. allenfield.com/product-line/s… #StrapHandles

Handling design affects more than packaging — it affects people. Warehouse injuries are rising, with overexertion a leading cause (buff.ly/uXNr7Vl). Ergonomic carrying and lifting solutions cut strain, boost handling efficiency, and make supply chains safer. #Ergonomics

Strapping secures shipments but can damage corners, deform corrugated boxes, or leave marks if too tight—and loosen if too slack. Allen Field’s box connecting clips prevent this, reduce waste, and keep packages intact. allenfield.com/product-type/b… #PackagingDesign #PackagingComponents

A defined grip improves control, reduces strain, and keeps packaging moving efficiently. Allen Field offers plastic handles in styles, capacities, and colors that enhance mobility, usability, and security. Check out: allenfield.com/product-type/p… #PackagingHandles #PlasticHandles

When packaging is difficult to handle, the line stalls—small frictions eat into speed, consistency and output. Our April newsletter outlines how smarter component choices clear bottlenecks. Catch up: allenfield.com/april-2026/?ut… #PackagingEfficiency #AssemblyLine

Most packaging shields contents—not meant for gripping or moving. Without handles, people grab corners, flaps, or die-cut holes, and pallets that seem stable can fail in motion. Packaging moves. Learn more: buff.ly/vuogJX2 #PackagingDesign #Ergonomics

Smart packaging starts at design, not the end. Early structural decisions boost efficiency, cut damage, and simplify handling across the supply chain—outcomes built into design, not added later. Learn more: allenfield.com/integrated-in-… #PackagingDesign #DesignSmarter

You shouldn't choose between sustainable and practical packaging. Smart design and materials like kraft paper plus EnviroHandles deliver performance and recyclability. Learn more: allenfield.com/sustainability… #SustainablePackaging #PackagingDesign

Better packaging choices add up. Small, thoughtful decisions—choosing recyclable, repulpable materials that align with real-world recovery—drive sustainability. We’re expanding kraft paper solutions; stay tuned for our kraft box connecting clip. Learn: allenfield.com/sustainability/

Packaging design = creativity within constraints; best solutions balance performance, usability and efficiency, not complexity. Thoughtful choices—assembly to retail—improve packaging across its lifecycle. Learn more: allenfield.com/smarter-packag… #DesignSmarter #PackagingComponents

If you’re designing for real-world performance, packaging must perform. Slower prototyping, scarcer materials and rising sustainability demands increase complexity. The article lists five fixes - find out: allenfield.com/the-top-5-pack… #PackagingDesign #PackagingEngineers

If you're a packaging designer seeking improved efficiency, usability and sustainability, this eBook delivers innovations, performance components, regulatory guidance, case studies and practical design strategies. Download: allenfield.com/smarter-packag… #SustainablePackaging

🐾 National Pet Day is this weekend — we’re celebrating our pets and reminding brands: pet products need easy-to-shop, retail-ready packaging. Here’s to the pets we love and the packaging that makes their products shine. Explore: allenfield.com/product-type/e… #NationalPetDay

Retail solutions start by understanding the shopper. Allen Field designed a custom hook for a sporting-goods retailer that improved textile displays and let customers see and feel items without plastic bags. Explore more in the #CaseStudy: allenfield.com/case-study/ret… #Packaging

Wishing peace and reflection to all who observe #GoodFriday. Please note that our sales office is closed today in observance of Good Friday. We look forward to reconnecting with you on Monday. #PackagingCommunity

If your packaging has issues with carrying, lifting, or opening, it's a system flaw. Designing for real workflows improves handling, speeds assembly, and reduces supply chain problems. Enhancements often come from rethinking small components. Read more: allenfield.com/ergonomic-risk…

We asked our packaging components to take the day off. They refused. Clips still hold, handles still carry, and wheels still roll — even on April Fool’s Day. Good packaging just doesn’t quit. #AprilFoolsDay #PackagingHumor #SimplyBrilliant

Unwanted strapping: the surprise "one-time exercise." Cut, adjust, complicate—and discard. Opt for smart packaging with no fasteners, cozy handles, and easy setup. Packaging should streamline, not irritate. #SmartDesign #UserFriendly

Smart packaging hinges on the details. Choosing the appropriate handles, locks, or closures simplifies assembly and ensures consistency. Designing components that fit real workflows enhances packaging efficiency. Discover Simply Brilliant solutions: allenfield.com/smarter-packag…

Allen Field's Swivel Handles offer balanced and comfortable carrying with their rotating design for secure attachment and easy lifting. Explore more: allenfield.com/product-line/s… #PackagingSolutions #MaterialHandling #CarryHandles