IMA E-Commerce and OceanPackage are working on a packaging solution for the e-commerce sector. OceanPackage's sustainable reusable shipping box was tested on an IMA E-Commerce machine for e-fulfilment and intralogistics markets.
Due to the large volume of parcels sent, the e-commerce market is under constant scrutiny by legislators, particularly in the EU. These regulations are forcing the sector to gradually reduce CO2-emissions and the packaging material. The complete Recyclability of packaging is becoming increasingly important and e-tailers must prioritise this aspect in order to comply with the law and meet their customers' expectations.
Packaging is considered recyclable if it meets certain criteria, e.g. if it is produced in such a way that a certain percentage by weight of the materials used can be recycled and if it is of an optimum size to minimise material consumption.
In order to overcome these challenges, the OceanPackage developed a clever suitcase that is made from recycled plastic (whereby at least 30 per cent of the material from the oceans and is designed for multiple reuse. At the end of its life cycle, the case is completely recycled and thus contributes to the production of new Reusable case with. This innovation not only meets the current standards of the EU Packaging Directive, but also the forthcoming EU Regulation on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR).
The IMA E-Commerce Division, which offers automatic packaging machines specifically for e-commerce, e-fulfilment and intralogistics, recently tested and successfully validated OceanPackage cartons on the E-CO Flex family of machines. IMA E-Commerce's range of machines includes Automated solutions for moulding and sealing cartons, automatic selection of the most suitable carton and the rationalisation of packaging processes while reducing human intervention and the space required by the system.
The joint venture between Ocean Package and IMA creates synergies by combining the respective strengths and expertise of the two companies. It drives the packaging industry forward and creates innovative solutions that offer tangible added value to the market and provide customers with new products and packaging options that will increase their popularity in the near future.
Source: IMA E-Commerce
