FEFCO (Fédération Européenne des Fabricants de Carton Ondulé) is a European organization that represents corrugated cardboard manufacturers and sets standards and rules for the cardboard packaging industry. FEFCO models are numerical codes used to describe and classify different styles and designs of corrugated cardboard boxes. These models provide detailed specifications that facilitate communication and understanding between cardboard box manufacturers, designers and users.
History of FEFCO Models
The history of the FEFCO models dates back to the 1960s, when the waveboard industry in Europe was experiencing rapid growth and a standardized way of describing the various box designs was needed. FEFCO took up this challenge and began to develop a coding system.
The FEFCO coding system assigns a unique number to each type of box, and this number is known as "FEFCO model». Each model represents a specific design of corrugated cardboard box, indicating details such as shape, size, closing style and other relevant attributes. These models are widely used in industry to facilitate communication and understanding of packaging requirements.
The FEFCO model system has evolved over time to adapt to the changing needs of the industry and has gained international recognition. In addition, FEFCO has worked in collaboration with other organizations and has participated in the harmonization of standards at a global level.
The 12th version of the FEFCO Code reflects developments in the industry sector of the corrugated cardboard, new technologies, market changes and more than a hundred new designs, including a new series related to retail and e-commerce.
Today, FEFCO models are an invaluable tool for designers, manufacturers and users of corrugated cardboard boxes around the world, providing a common language and a clear understanding of packaging requirements.
