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Returnable Totes Offer Sustainable Solution for Auto Parts Transport
Automotive packaging: reusability, durability, lightweight and ergonomic properties make reusable plastics totes the chosen alternative for closed loop supply chains.
A leading tier one supplier in the automotive industry was in search of a returnable packaging solution to transport steering wheels for an exclusive German automotive manufacturer. They contacted DS Smith Plastics, Injection Molded Products to assist them with the project and create a sustainable solution.
The automotive packaging challenge
The solution was required to have high stress tolerances to keep the product in the right position during transport and prevent damage from friction. The previous mode of packaging did not meet customer’s requirements. At the same time the packaging needed to be stackable when full, nestable when empty and fit perfectly on the existing pallets to maximize loads and attain space savings.