Our specialists at Lindum Packaging were approached by Iceland Manufacturing to see how we could help to optimise their operations, reduce plastic packaging waste and packaging costs – with some great results.
This is how we achieved it…
As an established and busy food producer, Iceland Manufacturing asked us to help them with a full assessment of their packaging operations in order to identify opportunities for improvement and optimisation.
With a focus on efficiency, our complete in-depth investigation required looking into every element of their processes and producing tailored recommendations to help make their business even better.
During our assessment, we found a number of ways to help our client, via enhanced pallet stability, saving money by reducing packaging costs and reducing plastic packaging waste, as well as improving end-of-line capabilities.
Firstly we replaced their previous packing products with Caregrip pallet layer sheets which represented several benefits. This solution improves carton strength while also ensuring pallet stability during storage and transit, and has also reduced packaging waste by eliminating the need for cardboard corners and corrugated layer sheets.
We also added an additional level of pallet stability through the replacement of their previous stretch film products with Carestretch pallet wrapping film – and as a bonus, the higher performance offered by this product has also reduced the amount of film required to wrap each pallet.
By analysing and adjusting Iceland’s packaging products and processes, we’ve been able to deliver substantial benefits that will continue year-on-year:
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“In an industry that is really competitive, achieving marginal gains throughout our business can make a big difference. The support Lindum have provided has benefited our people, our business and also the environment. I don’t think anyone can ask for more than that.”
Reduction in packaging waste
“Ourselves and Lindum worked together as a team to achieve a 66% environmental saving, as well as a 57% cost saving. This amazing and unbelievably simple save was achievable by implementing a few easy changes to the material that is used to wrap the finished products. Not only was our spend on wrap drastically decreased, the presentation of our finished products was increased and the stability of the pallets was improved tenfold. This really was a win-win for Lindum, us and our customers.”
Cost saving
“It was not necessary to make a full business calculation of the pay-back period. The ‘offsite’ waste reduction of 66% alone convinced the senior management …Thanks to the Caregrip™ anti-slip paper, the stacked products remain on the pallet and the downtime is reduced. In fact, there have been no stoppages caused by dropped products since the shift to PAL-Cut and Caregrip™ sheets. A welcome side-effect is the near elimination of fork-lift trucks in the packaging zone and that has been a wish for many years.”
Cost saving
