The Complete Guide to Corrugated Boxes

Learn flute types, wall construction, ECT strength ratings, and box styles so you can choose the right corrugated box for your product and shipping needs.

The Complete Guide to Protective Packaging

Compare bubble wrap, kraft paper, foam, void fill, mailers, and more to find the right protective packaging for your product, shipment, and budget.

Hot Melt vs. Acrylic Packaging Tape Guide

Learn the key differences between hot melt and acrylic carton sealing tape, including tack, temperature performance, and best uses for your operation.

Which Stretch Film Is Best for You?

Compare cast vs. blown film, gauge options, hand vs. machine wrapping, and specialty films to find the right stretch wrap for your pallet loads.

Which Glove Is Best for You?

Nitrile, latex, leather, cut-resistant -- compare glove materials, protection levels, and applications to find the right fit for your workplace.

Paper vs. Plastic Packaging Materials

Compare bubble wrap, kraft paper, foam, and poly sheeting across cost, protection level, and sustainability to find the right void fill for your shipments.

VCI Corrosion Protection: Metal Part Shipment & Storage

Learn how VCI papers, poly bags, and sprays protect metal parts from rust during shipping and storage, and how to choose the right product for your application.

Paper or Plastic? Pros and Cons of Kraft Paper and Plastic Bags

Compare kraft paper bags and plastic bags across durability, cost, and environmental impact to choose the right bag for your retail or shipping operation.

Workplace Signage & Caution Tape

Understand OSHA signage requirements, caution tape colors, and how to select the right safety signs and barriers for your warehouse or facility.

Warehouse & Shop Safety Product Guide

A complete overview of PPE, floor marking, spill control, and safety equipment for warehouses, packaging lines, and manufacturing facilities.

How to Use Desiccants

Learn how silica gel, clay, and molecular sieve desiccants work, how to size them for your packaging, and which type protects your product best.

Your Guide to Box Cutters

Compare retractable utility knives, safety cutters, and ceramic blade options to find the safest and most efficient cutting tool for your operation.

Selecting the Right Mailer

Compare flat mailers, bubble mailers, poly mailers, and eco-mailers across protection, weight, and cost to choose the best option for your shipments.

Address & Shipping Label Selection Guide

Understand the differences between thermal, laser, and direct thermal labels, and how to choose the right label stock for your printer and application.

Securing Pallet Loads: How to Keep Product Contained

Learn the right combination of stretch film, strapping, corner boards, and pallet covers to prevent load shifting and product damage during transit.

Eye Wash Stations: What Are They & How to Use

Understand OSHA requirements for eye wash stations, the difference between portable and plumbed units, and how to maintain them for compliance.

Restroom Essentials: Supplies & Dispensers

A practical guide to stocking and maintaining a shared restroom: paper towels, soap dispensers, toilet tissue, and sanitizing supplies for facilities of all sizes.

Supplies Checklist: Office, Kitchen, Cleaning

A room-by-room checklist of essential supplies for industrial offices, break rooms, and common areas to keep your facility stocked and running smoothly.

How to Safely Clean Up Spills in the Warehouse

Step-by-step guidance on using absorbents, spill kits, and PPE to safely contain and clean up liquid spills in warehouses and industrial facilities.

Specialty Tapes Selection Guide: Types, Features, Applications

Explore floor marking tape, duct tape, masking tape, and other specialty tapes with guidance on which type fits your specific industrial application.

Cut Resistant Gear: Sleeves & Gloves

Learn ANSI cut levels, material options, and how to match the right cut-resistant gloves and sleeves to your specific handling and blade hazards.

CORRUGATED Sheets vs. Rolls

Understand when to use corrugated sheets or rolls for wrapping, padding, and lining to reduce waste and packaging costs.

Material Handling: Pros & Cons

Compare pallet jacks, hand trucks, drum dollies, and platform carts to find the right material handling equipment for your warehouse workflow.

Winter Weather Products

A guide to ice melt products, insulated gloves, and cold-weather safety gear to keep your facility safe and workers protected during winter months.

Is Water-Activated Tape Worth the Cost?

See how water-activated tape compares to pressure-sensitive tape in bond strength, tamper evidence, and total cost per box sealed.

Poly Bags: Buying Guide

Compare poly bag types by mil thickness, closure style, and material to find the right bag for your product protection, storage, or shipping needs.

Manual vs. Automatic Strapping

Compare manual, semi-automatic, and automatic strapping methods across speed, cost, and application to find the right solution for your volume.

Most Cost-Effective Safety Gear

A breakdown of essential PPE categories -- gloves, eyewear, hi-vis vests, and hard hats -- with guidance on balancing compliance, quality, and cost.

Soaps and Hand Sanitizers: Consider the Costs

Compare foam, gel, and liquid hand soaps and sanitizers for industrial use, including dispenser compatibility and cost-per-use analysis.

Bubble Wrap vs. Air Pillow Void Fill: Comparing Costs

Compare bubble wrap and air pillows across cost per cubic foot, storage footprint, and protection level to find the better void fill for your operation.

Single-Wall vs. Double-Wall Boxes: What Affects the Costs?

Understand the strength, weight, and cost differences between single-wall and double-wall corrugated boxes to make the right choice for your shipments.

Strapping Solutions Guide

Compare poly, steel, cord, and paper strapping across break strength, elongation, and cost to find the right strapping material for your load and application.

Hot Melt vs. Acrylic Tape: Which Costs Less?

Compare hot melt and acrylic carton sealing tape across adhesion strength, temperature performance, noise, and cost per roll to find the right tape for your operation.

Take Control, Get a Grip

Learn how Grip pre-stretched film reduces worker fatigue, cuts film use per pallet, and delivers stronger load containment than standard hand stretch film.

Tape Head Program

Benchmark's Tape Head Program provides free tape dispensers and ongoing support to help you reduce tape waste and improve sealing consistency on your packaging line.

Benchmark Gold Program

A free dispenser upgrade program for Benchmark customers. Replace worn or mismatched dispensers for soap, paper towels, and other consumables at no charge.