In summary, a common problem in the electronics industry is protecting static sensitive product when it is transported or stored outside an ESD Protected Area (EPA). In addition, the movement of circuit boards or other assemblies containing electronic components within a facility or shipping from subcontractor sites creates potential for ESD and physical damage. Protektive Pak’s Dissipative Impregnated Corrugated material offers protection from both. The Protektive Pak material had 29% better stacking strength/crushing resistance and 31% better puncture resistance than the coated material. Protektive Pak’s Dissipative Impregnated Corrugated material features a unique characteristic, a buried shielding layer. This provides a better value because unlike dissipative or conductive painted material, the buried shielding layer will not rub/scratch off or lose its ESD properties. This translates into a superior, longer lasting ESD safe package. As per ESD Handbook ESD TR20.20 section 5.4.3.3.1 Returnable and Reusable Packaging, in some situations, packaging may be designed for reuse and may be reused numerous times. Examples of these types of ESD protective packaging are hinged containers, boxes, and other rigid or semi-rigid containers. The initial cost of these packages may be relatively expensive. However, if the appropriate collection and recycling system is used, the container may be the least expensive choice over time.