The calendar has flipped to February, the Christmas rush is behind us, and your focus is likely tightening the budget for the year ahead. When reviewing expenses, that roll of packaging tape might look like an easy place to save a few dollars.
We are here to tell you: Stop right there.
At Knight Packaging Supplies, we take an honest approach to packaging. We’ve been operating since 1974, and we’ve seen countless businesses sacrifice efficiency and reliability for a few cents on a roll of tape. However, we know that affiliateing with cheap products causes too many problems.
Here is why low-quality tape is one of the biggest hidden costs in your warehouse.
The Cost of Compromised Protection
A packaging carton is only as strong as its seal. When you use cheap tape, you are gambling with your goods.
- The Peel: Low-grade adhesives often fail to bond correctly with cardboard, especially in humid or dusty warehouse conditions. The tape starts peeling before the package even leaves your dock.
- Transit Failure: Once packages are stacked and moving, the stress on a poor seal can cause the carton to burst open. You lose product, you incur damage claims, and you erode customer trust.
- Our Solution: We supply well-known quality brands of tape that are guaranteed to stick and hold. Our hardworking team ensures your chosen tape is reliable enough to secure your goods through the entire supply chain.
The Cost of Wasted Labour
If your warehouse staff are fighting with tape, you are paying them to waste time.
- Slow Application: Cheap tape often splits down the middle, bunches up, or breaks prematurely in the dispenser, forcing staff to stop, re-thread, or re-tape the box entirely.
- The Double Seal: Many businesses compensate for poor tape quality by using excessive amounts of it—taping seams multiple times or wrapping it right around the box. This doubles your material usage and staff time unnecessarily.
- Machinery Hassles: If you rely on machinery, poor quality tape can jam your Carton Sealing Machines, causing downtime and requiring skilled labour to fix.
Knight Packaging’s Honest Approach
We understand that you are looking for cost-effective solutions. Our decades of experience and superior service mean we don’t just sell you the most expensive option; we sell you the right one.
We apply an honest approach and will guide you to high-quality, efficient tape that:
- Reduces Damage: Securing your product means fewer returns and claims.
- Saves Labour: Smooth application saves seconds, which add up to hours over a month.
- Protects Your Machinery: Reliable tape ensures your equipment runs smoothly.
Stop paying twice for tape, once when you buy it cheap, and again when it fails. Lean on our trustworthy team to provide the quality supplies you need to run an efficient 2026.
Ready to Upgrade Your Tape?
At Knight Packaging Supplies, we leverage our longevity and expertise to bring you trustworthy solutions.
As a family business, we promise a level of hands-on support that guarantees you receive the perfect tape solution for your application, whether you’re sealing hundreds of boxes a day or just a handful. We’re dedicated to making your life easier by supplying only the best.
Contact our dedicated family team today to discuss your warehouse needs and ensure your packaging is secure and cost-efficient.