Companies producing E5-compliant packaging for furniture exports in Turkey

What is E5-Compliant Packaging? (Briefly) E5 is a cardboard (box) durability class included in European Standards. Especially in exporting countries (especially Germany, the Netherlands, the Scandinavian countries, and the UK), furniture packaging must withstand high pressure, impact, and transport stress. E5 packaging is made of seven-layer (double-wall) cardboard. It can withstand a pressure of at least 11 kPa (kilo Pascal). Low-quality packaging (single-layer) does not comply with E5. E5 compliance is usually proven with a test report. Therefore, exporting manufacturers need companies that produce packaging that meets E5 standards. How to Find an E5-Compliant Packaging Manufacturer? You can find real manufacturers who don't have websites but produce high-quality packaging using the following methods. 1. Direct Visits to Industrial Zones (Istanbul, Bursa, Kocaeli, Izmir) Companies producing E5 packaging generally have large cardboard cutting machines and testing equipment. These companies are concentrated in the following regions: Istanbul – Tuzla, Pendik, Esenyurt. Visit cardboard cutting shops: "Do you produce boxes that meet E5 standards? Do you provide test reports?" If you see 7-layer cardboard (double-wall) on the production line, it's a potential manufacturer. Bursa – Nilüfer, Osmangazi, Gemlik OSB. Because Bursa is a center for furniture exports, many packagers produce in compliance with E5. Ask: "Do you produce boxes for manufacturers who ship to Germany or the Netherlands? Are you E5 certified?" Kocaeli – İzmit, Gebze. Due to its logistical advantages, there are export-oriented packaging companies in Gebze and İzmit. Ask shipping companies: "Which packaging companies supply boxes to exporters?" Izmir – Menemen, Gaziemir. There are packagers working with furniture exporters in the Menemen OSB and Gaziemir. Go directly to the packaging shops: "E5 do you cut cardboard? Do you have a testing machine?"   2. Go to Cardboard Raw Material Sales Points The 7-ply cardboard (double wall) required for E5 packaging is purchased from specific suppliers. Go to companies selling large paper and cardboard raw materials: "Who buys this 7-ply cardboard? Are there any packaging companies that make E5 boxes?" These suppliers know which packaging workshops produce quality production because they provide technical support.   3. Ask Furniture Exporting Manufacturers Exporting furniture manufacturers know which packagers produce E5 compliant boxes. Go to a furniture factory that exports in Bursa, Istanbul, Kocaeli: "Who makes your packaging? Does it meet E5 standards? Can you get a test report?" This manufacturer can direct you to the packaging supplier directly.   4. Get References from Customs Consultants and Logistics Companies Customs consultants know packaging quality when preparing export documents. Logistics companies know which boxes withstand transportation. Ask them, "Which packaging companies' boxes don't break? Is there anyone who produces to E5 standards?" 5. Contact Testing Laboratories E5 compliance is proven with a pressure test. Laboratories that perform this test know who produces E5-compliant packaging. There are TÜRKAK-approved packaging laboratories in Bursa, Istanbul, and Izmir. Ask the laboratory, "Do you perform cardboard pressure testing? Which companies do these tests?" These companies are packaging manufacturers that produce E5-compliant packaging. 6. Meet at Fairs (IFAT, Packaging Fair) At fairs like IFAT Furniture Fair (Istanbul) and Packaging Eurasia: Companies that produce E5-compliant packaging open stands. Ask directly: "Do you cut E5 cardboard? Do you issue test reports?"     How to Tell: Does E5-Compliant Production Work? Look for the following signs in a packaging workshop you visit: Is 7-ply (double-wall) cardboard stocked? Is there a pressure test device (burst test or edge crush test) available? Are test report samples displayed? Are there labels such as "E5," "11 kPa," or "DIN EN 13943" on the boxes? Do the boxes have English/Arabic labels or export inscriptions? If yes, that company produces E5-compliant packaging.  Conclusion: To find companies that produce E5-compliant packaging in Turkey: Visit industrial zones, ask directly. Reference furniture manufacturers who export. Request.Contact cardboard suppliers, logistics companies, laboratories.Attend fairs, request test reports.