In keeping with the motto "Transition in Packaging", Söhner is presenting further developments of its GLT series MegaPack. The collapsible containers are suitable for reusable cycles in industry and trade. A new feature is that the pallet, lid and folding ring (depending on the container type) can be made from bioplastic and ocean plastic at the customer's request. The ocean plastic comes from discarded fishing nets that would otherwise end up as waste in the sea. The bio-based plastic is obtained from sugar-rich plants such as sugar cane. These bind carbon dioxide as they grow and reduce the carbon dioxide content in the air. By avoiding waste and reducing carbon dioxide, the plastic solutions contribute to greater sustainability and climate protection.

Space-saving storage with foldable stacking boxes

As an alternative and supplement to classic stacking containers, such as Euro containers or small load carriers, which are mainly available in standard sizes, the packaging specialist will be presenting individual stacking boxes made of lightweight polypropylene twin-wall sheets at Fachpack. Thanks to production without expensive tools, the boxes can be manufactured in almost any size and in small quantities. This means that non-standard dimensions and dimensions of more than 100 cm are also possible. The stacking boxes are available with various equipment options and in two versions: rigid and folding. The folding mechanism saves around two thirds of the volume and ensures efficient storage and return of empties.

High efficiency must also be achieved in the internal material flow. Söhner demonstrates how this can be achieved with the help of thermoformed load carriers using two newly developed solutions. A Euro pallet-sized container with a compartment insert for the manual handling of circuit boards and a load unit with stackable trays for the automated handling of ventilation components. Both solutions are adapted to customer processes and lead to an improvement in the provision and further processing of the respective components.

Hall 4, Stand 4-132