Switch to paper

The move is part of wider sustainability targets to remove all plastic from their transit packaging supply chain and to use FSC-certified products where possible.

The client’s existing packing process involved the use of plastic airs sacs, stored in large hoppers above the packing stations. After gaining a clear understanding of the scale and scope of the requirement to eliminate plastic, the Antalis Packaging machinery team proposed a trial installation of a Fillpak TT production unit alongside its existing system, enabling the client to test it out before committing to buy. 

Fillpak TT, by Ranpak, is a flexible, portable void-fill system. Fan-folded kraft paper sheets are crumpled in the converter to form the filling material while a foot pedal is used to dispense the right amount of material to fill voids when packaging goods. The convertor is portable and can be set up exactly where required.

To further support the company’s sustainability goals, Antalis recommended switching to an easy-tear, high quality, acid free crêpe paper tape to seal cartons, and changing to FSC-certified cartons.

Following a five-week trial, the client purchased four units.

Antalis also holds the client’s packaging materials in stock, delivering it to them on a just-in-time basis, which has freed up considerable warehouse space.

For more information, visit www.antalis.com