Wax boxes create a barrier against moisture, allowing the box to come into direct contact with ice, without the need for a liner. Wax-alternative boxes (or green coat boxes) are a sustainable version of wax boxes; however, these boxes require liners to protect against moisture. Wax and wax-alternative boxes as well as liners are all available through Mac Papers and Packaging.

Yes. Whether you are shipping food (cold, frozen, perishables, and more) or pharmaceuticals, Mac Papers and Packaging provides a single-source packaging solution for your national footprint or multiple locations. Our dedicated team is experienced in program and strategy development to manage pricing, sourcing, and reporting to best support your operation’s overall packaging requirements. More, our position as a founding member of Network Services Company expands our reach well beyond our regional presence.

Yes. Our tenured team works with you to design and test customized solutions that achieve your sustainability goals while meeting your budgetary needs. These insulating alternatives replace EPS coolers with box liners made from alternative substrates that offer insulation properties while allowing for curbside recycling nationwide.

Gel packs are typically sold at ambient temperature. Upon receiving, freeze gel packs in the case so that they freeze flat, thereby reducing the risk of damage.

Your business isn’t one size fits all. So why should your temperature-control packaging be? We pride ourselves on end-to-end customization, personalizing each order to each customer.

Mac Papers and Packaging offers multiple gel pack types depending on the film used. For example, our Nordic Ice line includes standard gel packs and “no-sweat” packs. Speak with one of our team members about the right choice for your specific cold chain packaging solutions.