Rossmann's new e-commerce warehouse in Großburgwedel near Hanover is now using plastic-free packaging solutions from the Lower Saxony-based company Papair.
The plastic-free packaging - pre-assembled sheets („PapairSheets“) and padded bags („PapairBags“) - are now an integral part of regular operations. Every day around 9,000 products from the Rossmann range shipped throughout Germany and to Denmark. The new system not only reduces the use of plastic, but also significantly increases the efficiency of the processes.
Plastic-free and process-optimised
Rossmann's aim was to design its shipping packaging to be completely plastic-free. without compromising on safety or handling. Together with Papair, customised solutions were developed that fit seamlessly into the picking process. Thanks to the prefabricated sheets and bags the packaging process can now be carried out faster and more cost-efficiently.
„With the customised solutions from Papair, we were able to integrate a large part of the upholstery packaging directly into our picking process. This simplifies our processes considerably.“
Simon Fuhse, Head of department availability at Rossmann
From the test phase to regular operation
The foundation stone for the cooperation was laid back in 2021. With the launch of the new warehouse, the Complete changeover from bubble wrap to Papair products now be realised.
The cooperation with Rossmann applies to Papair as a lighthouse project. It proves that sustainable packaging not only ecological, but also economic advantages brings. The co-operation also strengthens the regional economy, as Rossmann relies on the direct purchase of packaging from the manufacturer in Lower Saxony.
Source: Papair
