The EVC62016 is a freestanding, multi-piece corrugated floor display designed for retail environments. It features a U-shaped main body, multiple independent shelves, a stabilizing bottom panel, and a top header for branding.
Delivered flat, the display is assembled on-site using a tab-and-slot mechanism secured by locking pegs. This design eliminates the need for glue or tape during setup while providing a rigid structure for lightweight to medium-weight goods.
This display is built to stand independently on retail floors, endcaps, or promotional aisles. The multiple shelves allow for organized presentation of assorted goods, while the top header draws attention. It is well-suited for seasonal promotions, new product launches, or dedicated brand spaces.
Flat-Packed Distribution to Stores
Because the display consists of separate flat components, such as the main body, shelves, base, and header, it ships highly efficiently. It is designed to be sent knocked-down to retail locations or fulfillment centers, where staff can assemble it before loading products.
Trade Show and Event Merchandising
For temporary events, the flat-shipping nature of this display makes it easy to transport to convention centers. The manual assembly requires no specialized tools, allowing event staff to set up a professional product presentation quickly.
Seasonal and Promotional Campaigns
The separate header panel provides a dedicated area for campaign messaging. Because the header is an independent piece, it can potentially be updated or swapped for different promotions without replacing the entire display structure.
Merchandising and In-Store Promotions
In-Store Merchandising Teams
Retail staff rely on straightforward assembly. The tab-and-slot design, combined with locking pegs, allows the display to be built without specialized tools, adhesives, or tape. The folded front lip on each shelf provides a clean visual edge and adds rigidity.
Brand Marketing and Promotions
Marketing teams can use the separate header and shelf lips to maximize brand visibility. The multi-piece construction means different components can be printed with distinct graphics, creating a cohesive presentation on the retail floor.
Third-Party Fulfillment and Co-Packing
If a fulfillment center is assembling the displays before sending them to retail, the tool-free setup keeps labor predictable. However, because this is not a shipping container, any pre-loaded display will require a separate outer master shipper for transit.
When to Consider Alternative Display Styles
Heavy or Bulky Products
While the folded shelf lips add stiffness, corrugated floor displays have weight limits. If you are displaying heavy beverages, hardware, or dense stacked goods, you may need to evaluate displays featuring reinforced under-shelf supports or consider permanent metal or wood fixtures.
Pre-Packed Shipper Displays
This template is a display, not a shipping container. If you need a unit that ships fully loaded with product and simply opens at the retail store, a different structural style, such as a pallet skirt or a tear-away shipper, is required.
Board Grade, Shelf Load, and Production Routing
Board Thickness and Slot Tolerances
The structural integrity relies on the tabs fitting tightly into the side wall slots. The slot width must be precisely matched to the chosen corrugated board thickness. Changing the board grade requires updating the CAD file to ensure the display locks together correctly.
Flatbed Die-Cutting for Large Blanks
The main body, comprising the rear wall and both side walls, is a single, very large flat blank. Producing this piece requires a large-format flatbed die-cutter. This tooling requirement makes the display better suited for volume production rather than very short runs, unless cut digitally.
Mixing Board Grades Across Components
Because the display is multi-piece, you can specify different board grades for different components. For example, the shelves might use a heavier flute profile to prevent sagging, while the header could use a lighter board with a premium print surface.
Print Surface and Two-Sided Graphics
Graphics are typically printed on the exterior of the side and rear walls, the top surfaces and front lips of the shelves, and the header panel. Discuss your branding goals early to determine if two-sided printing is necessary for the main body.
Customizing Shelves and Dimensions
Adjusting Shelf Count and Vertical Spacing
The number of shelves and the vertical distance between them can be adjusted in the template to accommodate different product heights. Adding or removing shelves automatically updates the corresponding slots in the side walls.
Header Height and Base Clearance
The height of the top header and the bottom stabilizing panel can be modified to suit branding requirements or to raise the lowest shelf further off the floor.
Shelf Front Lip Height
The folded front lip on each shelf can be extended or reduced. A taller lip provides more space for pricing or branding and increases the rigidity of the shelf, while a shorter lip improves product visibility.
Packing details
Locking Peg Mechanism
Small, separate locking pegs wedge into the protruding shelf tabs on the outside of the side walls. This prevents the shelves from pulling forward or dislodging during shopping or minor repositioning.
Base Stabilization
The bottom panel is crucial for maintaining the display's rectangular footprint. It keeps the side walls splayed at the correct distance and prevents the structure from skewing if bumped.
Additional notes
In-Store Labor Considerations
While assembly is tool-free, building a multi-piece display takes time. Consider the labor required at the retail level when planning a rollout.
Shelf Deflection Risk
Wide displays carrying concentrated weight in the center are prone to shelf sagging. Discuss board strength and potential under-shelf supports if your product is dense.
Review this variant if you are evaluating different tab-and-slot arrangements or overall display footprints.
FAQs
Does this display require adhesive for assembly?
No. The display uses a mechanical tab-and-slot design. The side walls fold forward, and the shelves, base, and header slide into pre-cut slots. Locking pegs secure the tabs in place.
Are the locking pegs attached to the main display?
No. The locking pegs are separate small corrugated pieces that wedge into the protruding shelf tabs on the outside of the side walls to keep the structure secure.
How much weight can the corrugated shelves support?
Weight capacity depends entirely on the chosen corrugated board grade, the width of the display, and the distribution of the products. The folded front lip helps prevent sagging, but heavy loads should be physically tested with a prototype.
Can this display be cut on conventional rotary slotters?
No. The complex slots, tabs, and the very large size of the main body blank require a large-format flatbed die-cutter or a digital cutting table.
Can this display ship pre-loaded with product?
This structure is designed to ship flat and be assembled at the destination. It is not an outer shipping container. Shipping it pre-assembled would require a separate, custom-sized master shipper to protect it.
Can the board grade be changed after the initial design?
Yes, but the CAD file must be updated. The slots in the side walls are sized exactly to the material thickness. If you switch to a thicker or thinner board without adjusting the slots, the display will not assemble correctly.
Can we use a different board grade for the shelves than the main body?
Yes. Because the shelves are cut as separate pieces, you can specify a heavier board for the shelves to support more weight while keeping the main body lighter.
Which panels are visible for retail printing?
Graphics are typically printed on the exterior of the side and rear walls, the top surfaces and front lips of the shelves, and the header panel. Because it is multi-piece, components can be printed separately.
A reliable, flat-shipping floor display that provides dedicated retail space and straightforward manual assembly.
