Automated packaging technologies will showcase efficiencies that reduce costs, optimize labor and elevate sustainability
CONCORD TOWNSHIP, Ohio – July 02, 2024 – Ranpak Holdings Corp., a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, today reported it will be demonstrating its automated end-of-line (EOL) packaging solutions, the Cut’it!™ EVO height-reduction machine, and the Flap’it!™ small parcel packaging machine system, during its first ever attendance at CeMAT 2024. CeMAT will be held July 23-25 at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre in Australia, and at booth 509 Ranpak will showcase how highly efficient packaging planning and execution can create a pathway to unrivaled ROI.
Among the features highlighted at the show will be how Ranpak’s Cut’it!™ EVO and and Flap’it!™ are designed to ensure materials are packed using the smallest amount of volume while minimizing void and void fill material use. They will present ways of effective nesting, packing with fewer touchpoints, and showcase how faster packing can help reduce the environmental footprint of logistics. Visitors will see how a reduction in protective packaging and packaging SKUs can be achieved even while producing highly visually appealing, strong, tamper evident, and easy opening boxes.
Booth visitors will even be able to offer up their own samples to be packaged live at the booth.
Unlocking Unrivaled ROI
Ranpak’s Cut’it!™ EVO solution automatically reduces the height of cartons to match their highest point of filling and then glues a lid securely in place. Automating this process delivers unrivaled ROI by enabling labor savings, flow optimization, an enhanced unboxing experience, shipping cost reduction, reduced material usage, and improved stock management. In addition, the modular expansion to Cut’it!™ EVO is the Multi-Lid upgrade that allows up to four distinct lids to be applied on one single packaging line. This is especially powerful for 3PL partners accommodating multiple brands on the same line.
Ranpak’s ergonomic Flap’it!™ system is a highly effective packaging solution that automates the packing of small products, like books, smartphones and accessories, games, spare-parts and other small B2B and B2C electronics. E-commerce and logistics operations can benefit from outstanding product protection as Flap’it!-produced boxes significantly reduce damage during transport and ensure fewer product returns thanks to integrated cushioning bumpers at box corners.
- Ranpak will also showcase their game-changing digital tools that elevate the effectiveness of the integration and automated packaging machines. Their offering includes: Ranpak Precube’it!™ software uses historical site order data to simulate machine utilization and box fill rates for future scenarios. It consolidates and optimizes the range of box sizes on site, reducing the amount of corrugated material required, by choosing the right design and size boxes for each parcel. It can be utilized to reduce the number of split shipments.
- Ranpak Connect works in conjunction with Cut’it!™ EVO, providing a detailed daily overview of machine utilization and performance of parameters including uptime and downtime root causes. An integrated camera supports performance analyses and identifies training and maintenance needs before escalation is required.
These EOL packaging solutions maximize packaging efficiency for operations, enabling them to achieve their goals related to compliance with the EU Packaging Directive, that sets a maximum empty space ratio of 50%1 for grouped, transport, and e-commerce packaging. They also offer solutions to labor challenges as well as volume fluctuation over time.
“We are delighted to be able to share how Ranpak’s next generation of automation solutions optimize productivity while using 100% recyclable paper packaging during our first time at CeMAT,” said Bryan Boatner, Managing Director of Automation, at Ranpak. “Our EOL packaging automation and consultative approach can condense time to ROI to within one to three years, which is unique in the industry.”
At booth 509, Ranpak experts will be available to discuss how end-of-line automation can help you unlock unrivaled ROI and provide on-demand live demonstrations of the portfolio.
To schedule a personal briefing and/or packing experience during the show, please contact dorien.c@duomedia.com or make an online appointment here.
For more information about Ranpak, please visit: www.ranpak.com.
