Protective Packaging

Void Fill

Paper padding, air cushions, and foam solutions that protect your product from warehouse to delivery — minimizing damage, reducing waste, and keeping costs in check.

Void Fill
Overview

Protection that travels with your product

Even the best primary packaging can't fully protect a product if there's movement inside the shipping carton. Void fill materials eliminate that risk — cushioning contents, preventing shifting, and absorbing the impact of the real world between your dock and your customer's door.

At Summit, we help you select the right void fill solution for your product type, pack speed, storage constraints, and sustainability goals. The right choice protects product, improves unboxing experience, and often reduces total packaging cost.

Why It Works

Why void fill is worth getting right

Product Protection

Void fill cushions product and eliminates movement inside the shipping carton, significantly reducing the risk of damage during transit and handling.

Cost Reduction

Fewer damaged shipments means fewer returns, replacements, and customer service interactions. The right void fill program pays for itself quickly.

Pack Efficiency

Modern paper and air cushion dispensing systems are fast and intuitive — designed to keep up with high-volume packing operations.

Customer Experience

Well-protected, neatly packed shipments make a strong impression — especially for e-commerce brands where the unboxing moment drives repeat purchases.

Available Options

Void fill options we supply

Paper Padding

Kraft or crinkle paper provides excellent cushioning and conforms naturally to product shapes. A sustainable, recyclable choice.

Air Cushions

Inflatable film cushions shipped deflated to minimize storage space. Customizable inflation levels for tailored protection.

Air Pillows

Pre-inflated pillow chains that fill void space quickly — ideal for lightweight products and high-speed e-commerce fulfillment.

Foam Solutions

For particularly fragile or high-value products, foam provides the highest level of cushioning and custom-fit protection.

Dispenser Systems

Compatible dispensing machines for paper and air cushion systems, optimized for your packing station layout and throughput.

Industry Programs

Void fill solutions tailored for automotive, electronics, pharmaceutical, and e-commerce — each with unique protection requirements.

Ready to find your ideal void fill solution?