Beverage production: conveyor line with rows of shiny aluminum cans in an industrial setting
Beverage production: conveyor line with rows of shiny aluminum cans in an industrial setting.
A metal container manufacturer has achieved a 49% cost saving of stretch film packaging and a reduction of over 18 tonnes of plastic usage per year, after working with Lindum to review and optimise its packaging processes.
The company manufactures a wide range of packaging products, from food cans for restaurants to large containers that meet the toughest regulations on packaging for hazardous chemical goods. It approached Lindum to help reduce its plastic usage and cut down packaging costs without compromising product protection.
During the initial site visit, Lindum discovered that the company was using a heavy film for wrapping lightweight products, resulting in inefficient application by their Tosa high-speed ring wrapper. This not only led to excessive plastic usage but also inflated packaging costs.
By improving the wrapping settings on the Tosa wrapper machine and introducing a high performance 12micron Carestretch Nano Technology film Lindum was able to make significant material and cost savings without any loss of performance.
This resulted in the cost of stretch film per pallet dropping from £0.81 down to £0.41, marking a 49% reduction. Stretch film consumption dropped by 64%, which amounted to a saving of over 18 tonnes per year of plastic, aligning with the company’s sustainability goals and contributing positively to the environment.
Despite the reduction in material usage and costs, there was no compromise in the performance of the packaging. Products remained securely wrapped and protected during transit and storage, ensuring customer satisfaction and brand reputation.
Rick Sellars, Sales Manager at Lindum said: “Through strategic collaboration and innovative packaging solutions, we have helped this company to achieve its twin objectives of sustainability and cost-effectiveness. By optimizing wrapping settings and introducing advanced stretch film technology, we not only delivered substantial material and cost savings but also contributed to a greener and more sustainable future. This successful partnership serves as a testament to the power of innovation and collaboration in addressing packaging challenges while driving business growth and environmental stewardship.”
Based in Grimsby, Lindum specialises in pallet stability and stretch film wrap to help companies save money, reduce plastic, improve packaging performance, and reduce CO2 emissions.
For more information visit lindumpackaging.com