Covington GA & Sacramento CA
UNITED STATES
Shipping delicate food, beverages, or spirits across regions comes with its own set of challenges, from breakage risk to tight delivery windows. With custom fiberboard packaging you get tailored partitions that cradle each bottle or container, while cutting costs, reducing weight, and supporting your sustainability goals. In this guide you’ll learn how fiberboard partitions work, why they outperform many alternatives, and how to design, source, and validate packaging that keeps your products safe in transit. Let’s dive into the world of custom fiberboard packaging and transform your shipping process into a stress-free operation.
Fiberboard partitions are rigid inserts made from layered paperboard that fit inside a corrugated box. They create compartments—often called cells—that hold each item separately. Rather than relying on loose filler or bulky foam, you get precise spacing between products, so bottles, jars, or cans remain upright and secure without shifting.
Partitions absorb shocks and distribute pressure evenly across adjacent items. When your shipment encounters drops or vibrations, each cell acts as a buffer zone. This containment cuts down on impact forces, reducing the chance that glass bottles will strike each other or the box walls. You’ll see fewer returns, less waste, and happier customers.
Custom fiberboard packaging cuts down on filler materials and excessive void space. By optimizing box size and partition thickness, you minimize dimensional weight fees. In many cases you can switch to a single-wall corrugated box and still achieve better protection than bulky double-wall alternatives. Over hundreds of shipments, those savings add up.
Tailor-made compartments hold items firmly in place. Compared to loose void fill or bubble wrap, fiberboard partitions deliver consistent protection across every package in the run. That consistency translates into lower damage rates, fewer claims, and a stronger reputation for reliable delivery.
Fiberboard is recyclable and often made from post-consumer paper. By choosing renewable resources instead of plastic inserts or polystyrene, you lower your environmental footprint. Many brands in wine, spirits, and specialty foods highlight eco-friendly packaging on their labeling. Offering recyclable fiberboard partitions can become a powerful marketing point.
Start by listing your product dimensions, weight, and fragility level. For example, a 750 mL wine bottle needs about ⅛ inch extra clearance on all sides. Jars of jam or preserves may require thicker walls to guard against compression. Compile this data for each SKU and build your CAD model or ask your supplier for a dieline that matches.
You have options:
Printed partitions reinforce brand identity when end users unpack. You can run your logo, product name, or handling instructions on the fiberboard surface. Digital print and flexo options let you add color highlights without compromising recyclability.
Not all paperboards perform the same. Below is a quick comparison:
| Material | Strength-to-weight ratio | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard fiberboard | Moderate | General food and beverage fills |
| Honeycomb paperboard | High | Glass bottles, electronics, parts |
| Post-consumer fiber | Moderate | Low-impact goods, produce |
Honeycomb paperboard offers a superior strength-to-weight ratio, reducing bulk and weight while maintaining robust protection. It’s perfect for wine and spirits that demand extra cushioning without adding shipping cost (Premier Packaging).
Run a mock shipping test: pack a sample case, weigh it, then apply a compression test or drop trial. Compare the results against your tolerance thresholds—typically based on historic damage rates or carrier handling guidelines. This data confirms your material choice before you scale up.
Integrate partition assembly into your packing line. Pre-prepped partition kits speed up packing and reduce training time for seasonal staff. Use color-coded or numbered inserts so packers can identify the right size grid at a glance.
Design cartons that nest when empty to minimize warehouse footprint. Foldable partitions collapse flat, saving up to 70 percent of storage space. You’ll keep aisles clear and prevent overstock.
Premier Packaging Products operates a 100,000 sq ft site in eastern Atlanta Metro with modern die-cutting and digital print capabilities. Since 2008 they’ve delivered protective packaging solutions to food, beverage, and industrial customers, shipping reliably throughout the Southeast (Premier Packaging).
In 2025 they opened a 22,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility in Sacramento, California. That hub focuses on fast turnarounds for wineries, distilleries, and manufacturers across Northern California. You’ll get quick quotes, rapid prototyping, and same-day assembly runs.
With facilities on both coasts, you avoid bottlenecks and extended transit times. Shorter shipping lanes mean your partitions arrive faster, so you can hit production schedules without stress.
Before a full rollout, subject your packaged sample to:
Packaging design is rarely perfect on the first try. Use lessons from each test to tweak material choice, partition layout, or box dimensions. Keep a log of changes and performance gains so you build a catalog of proven designs for different SKUs.
Ready to experience stress-free shipping with custom fiberboard packaging? Reach out to your packaging partner today, request samples, and start tailoring a solution that protects your products, delights your customers, and aligns with your green initiatives.