WALTHER Faltsysteme has relaunched its folding box range. The new folding box series is characterised by its design with clearer shapes and lines. Each of the new boxes is compatible with various digitalisation and automation technologies.
In 1978, WALTHER Faltsysteme the folding box to Europe. Today, according to the company, it offers the World's largest variety of foldable reusable transport solutions. Thanks to a modular systems the number of options continues to increase with the new folding box series.
The latest further development is initially visually apparent: the new container series is characterised by a Own design language and a Clear lines out. The advantage: the new mould is designed in such a way that it counteracts damage and utilises the material according to needs and requirements. In addition, the new design takes account of customers' increasing desire for visually appealing boxes.
„Design is also becoming increasingly important for collapsible boxes. This applies in particular to containers for the Food retail, that are used in shops and are also noticed by customers at the point of sale. This is why we have further developed the design of the WALTHER folding boxes with the new series and have given the Recognition value increased,“ explains Patrick Honnen, senior product designer at WALTHER Faltsysteme.
Focus on automation
Modern simulation programmes support the design of the new containers. Thanks to these, important properties such as robustness and durability can be predicted relatively accurately without long test phases.
The importance of digitalisation and automation is also reflected in the equipment of the reusable transport solutions. For example, each of the new boxes has Inmould barcode labels, what the Reliable identification of the containers and the Traceability of your goods routes made possible.
In addition, all folding boxes are customised for use with automated conveyor systems and cleaning systems: Customers can choose from different base structures and pick-up points for handling equipment. In addition, all containers can be set up automatically and therefore unmanned.
In addition to these new technical possibilities, the experience gained from many years of use and numerous discussions with customers also provided suggestions for further development, such as Dominik Lemken, authorised signatory at WALTHER Faltsysteme, explains: „The exchange with our customers is essential for us to be able to meet our quality standards in the long term. Current customers also benefit from this: As the new series is compatible with all of our older folding box series, existing customers can switch to the new boxes step by step."
Source: WALTHER Folding Systems
