Walmart-Style
UPC-A barcode placement per Walmart vendor manual, SQEP-aligned carton labeling, OTIF-friendly pallet stacking. We pack to spec on first run.
OEM & Custom
Retail-Ready Packaging for Aluminum Pool Poles
Poolpole packs aluminum telescopic poles ready to clear big-box receiving on the first inspection — custom color boxes, shrink wrap, hanger cards, master cartons, and 40HQ container loading. Walmart, Home Depot, and Ross-style retail standards built in.
40HQContainer Loading Optimized
5+Packaging Format Options
GS1Barcode & Labeling Standard
First-PassBig-Box Receiving Acceptance
Formats
Packaging Formats for Pool Pole Programs
Choose the format that fits your retail channel:
- Full-color printed color box — shelf-ready, premium retail (Walmart, Home Depot)
- Shrink wrap + header card — cost-effective for value retailers (Ross, TJX)
- Hanger card / blister — peg-hook display for hardware aisles
- Brown export carton — wholesale and e-commerce private-label
- Multi-pack & kit packaging — pole + brush + skimmer combo for upsell
Big-Box Retail Compliance — 3 Standards
Home Depot-Style
Shelf-edge ready boxes, hanger-card friendly, GS1 SSCC pallet labels. Specs handled per the customer's vendor onboarding pack.
EU / EAN-13
EAN-13 barcode placement, CE / REACH compliance statements, multi-language instruction inserts for Carrefour, B&Q, OBI-style channels.
Workflow
From Artwork to Packed Carton
Send your packaging artwork (Adobe Illustrator AI, EPS, PDF/X-1a, or InDesign INDD) plus your retailer's vendor manual. Our DTP team handles bleed, dieline, and barcode placement. Sample box prints in 5–7 days for your sign-off.
Once approved, the box prints in parallel with your production order — no schedule overhead. Packaging line then matches each finished pole with its retail box, inserts, and barcode label before master carton stacking.
Lot traceability: every master carton carries a date code that ties back to extrusion batch, anodize run, and assembly shift — supporting recall isolation if ever needed.
Container
40HQ Container Loading — Density Optimized
| Pole Format | Pcs / Master Carton | Cartons / 40HQ | Total Pcs / 40HQ (est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 3-section pool pole (boxed) | 10 | ~600 | ~6,000 |
| Telescopic vacuum pole + brush kit | 6 | ~500 | ~3,000 |
| Cover-reel tube set (long) | 4 | ~400 | ~1,600 |
| Skimmer net + pole combo kit | 8 | ~550 | ~4,400 |
Estimates only — exact fill depends on box dimensions, pallet plan, and weight cap.
Retail-Ready Packaging — FAQ
What packaging artwork formats do you accept?
Adobe Illustrator AI, EPS, PDF/X-1a, InDesign INDD. Our DTP team handles bleed, dieline, color separation, and barcode placement. If you only have a sketch we can design from concept (extra setup fee).Can you pack to Walmart / Home Depot vendor specs?
Yes. Send the retailer's vendor manual or onboarding pack and we quote packaging to spec. We have shipped under many big-box programs and handle SQEP / OTIF style requirements as standard.Do you handle barcode generation?
Yes. Send your GS1 prefix and SKU → we generate compliant UPC-A (US) or EAN-13 (EU) barcodes in the position your retailer requires.How long does packaging design + sample box take?
Sample printed box in 5–7 days after artwork sign-off. Mass production packaging runs in parallel with your pole production order — no extra schedule.Can I order without retail packaging (bulk only)?
Yes — brown export carton with poly bag liner is the lowest-cost option, popular for wholesale and dropship private-label sellers.Need Retail-Ready Pool Pole Packaging?
Send your artwork or retailer's vendor manual — packaging quote in 3–5 days, sample box in 5–7 days.