Food & Drink Process & Packaging Issue 29 2020 | Page 32

Storopack’s protective packaging helps retailers increase e-commerce throughput During the Covid-19 crisis, consumers have turned online to buy food and drink, and the grocery industry has seen significant growth in online sales. As the industry moves out of lockdown, growing e-commerce warehouse operations are using this opportunity to refocus their online strategies to help tackle the impact of Covid-19 on their businesses. As a leading specialist in flexible protective packaging, Storopack understand goods in the supply chain need to be protected during transit and delivered in perfect condition to the consumer. Our aim is to offer customers the perfect protective packaging solution. With our decades of experience and technical expertise, in-depth product knowledge, and know-how across industries, we can help you produce the optimal packaging solution which can be used individually or integrated into existing packaging processes. This includes the provision of additional equipment for the production of protective packaging and to ensure that maximum efficiency is always achieved even during these difficult times. Solutions to accommodate e-commerce growth For retail companies now encompassing e-commerce into their business strategy, Storopack can offer a wide choice of sustainable in-the-box products and systems, meaning any protective packaging challenge can be solved efficiently and quickly. Packaging solutions range from paper pads, air cushions, foam in place to Loose Fill and each product offers its own unique performance criteria for protection and functionality. Sustainable flexible Protective Packaging PAPERplus® recycled paper pads This comprehensive paper range focuses on materials made from 100% recycled, and renewable raw materials. Innovative shaped paper pads enable optimal cushioning and excellent stability for all-around perfect protection for packaged goods. From filling voids, cushioning impact shock, to blocking and bracing goods against transport damage. Storopack customers can choose from an extensive range of kraft, recycled, coloured and grass paper options. AIRplus® recycled film The recycled range offers void, cushion, bubble and wrap options. These super lightweight air cushions are perfect for light to medium weight products, effectively protecting sensitive goods in transit from potential vibration damage, and ideal for filling voids, and blocking and bracing products in-the-box. It delivers the same outstanding packaging performance as conventional AIRplus®. AIRplus® recycled film Recycled content on-demand inflatable air cushions. Durable, strong, with unique multi-layer coextruded film. 32 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk