Reduced cardboard consumption and full waterproofness
Although automated packaging was the primary goal of installing the RoRo StretchPack® solution, the new packaging process offered additional benefits. The obvious outcome is significant reduction in cardboard consumption. Proslat has lowered its costs for cardboard while reducing the amount of waste to be managed by the end-user after unpacking. Unlike other types of plastic film used for packaging, the minimal amount of stretch hood film is effortless to handle and return for recycling.
CEO Eric Letham also adds,” The packaging quality has improved with RoRo StretchPack®. Now the cabinet packaging is completely sealed and waterproof, which was not the case when using cardboard boxes. The stretch hood film used for packaging is transparent, so now it is clear for everyone during the logistic chain what is inside the packaging, so there is no need to break the packaging just to check product colour, etc. There have been fewer complaints and product damages after the RoRo StretchPack® packaging introduction. This may also be because it is easier for the carrier to handle the package correctly if they know what the packaging contains”.
Solutions Murales Proslat Inc. is a Canadian producer of functional, modular storage solutions. Previously, their cabinets were manually packed in cardboard boxes, according to CEO Eric Letham. After the installation of a RoRo StretchPack® solution, the packaging process became fully automated. This means that the cabinets, after applying corner protection, are packed horizontally into a tubular stretch hood film. During this automated packaging process, the tubular film is welded on both ends, resulting in packaging that is 100% sealed.