In the world of powdered bulk goods, different supply chains have different packaging requirements. Against the background of a variety of packaging solutions and processes, BillerudKorsnäs and Haver & Boecker have developed a list of recommendations.
The standards for bag packaging are intended to cover the basics and the most critical factors that need to be taken into account, when powdered goods are packaged. Starting with paper production, through handling, storage, production and filling of the bags to the correct transport and storage of the filled bags.
Avoiding waste worldwide
The aim of the two companies was to develop a common language for the packaging value chain, to avoid waste anywhere in the world and ensure efficient packaging performance.
„Globalisation makes it vital to speak clearly and unambiguously in one language. With the sack packaging standards, together with BillerudKorsnäs, we have created the basis for common and helpful communication for perfect paper sack packaging.“ Thomas Hilling, Managing Director of the Haver & Boecker Institute.
BillerudKorsnäs contributes with expertise in packaging paper production and practical experience. The company also offers analytical testing, design and development in the company's own packaging development centre. Haver & Boecker contributes extensive experience and expertise in the field of filling machines and handling of powdery bulk goods.
„If producers and users of paper sack packaging follow the recommendations and guidelines and implement these standards in their supply chain, efficient and effective packaging production, filling, handling, storage and transport of the end products will be ensured. As an industry, we will significantly reduce waste.“ Mikael Peterson, Head of Technical Services at BillerudKorsnäs.
Regularly publish new standards for bag packaging
The first ten standards for bag packaging are available free of charge and can be downloaded. Suggestions for standards can also be submitted on the website, and the companies regularly publish new bag packaging standards. These are regularly sent to registered interested parties.
[infotext icon]BillerudKorsnäs supplies packaging materials and solutions based on primary fibres and has customers in over 100 countries. The company operates eight production units in Sweden, Finland and the UK with approximately 4500 employees in over 13 countries. BillerudKorsnäs has an annual turnover of approximately SEK 23.7 billion.http://www.billerudkorsnas.com
HAVER & BOECKER is a family-run medium-sized company headquartered in Oelde, Westphalia. Together with more than 50 subsidiaries, the company employs around 3,000 people worldwide and generated a turnover of 525 million euros in 2019. The machine factory specialises in processing, transporting, storing, mixing, filling, packing, palletising and loading loose bulk materials. The product range includes packing and loading systems for powdered and granulated bulk materials. The portfolio also includes packing machines for filling food and pet food as well as filling stations and entire filling lines for liquid and pasty products.
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Source: HAVER & BOECKER OHG
