Flexible packaging boosts use of corrugated cases

Published: 15 Apr 2009 19:32:39 PST

Flexible packaging boosts use of corrugated cases The increased use of flexible packaging like pouches is increasing the use of corrugated cases rather than trays in the supply chain, according to Daniele Bellante, managing director, Cama Group. While bottles and tins can be shipped in corrugated trays, flexible pouches require more substantial protection, said Bellante. However, the PMMI's secondary packaging market research study predicted a move away from corrugated secondary packaging towards shrink-wrapping.

Bellante added that many in the industry were looking at ways to reduce the practice of placing items into both a retail-ready case and then a transit shipper. One option is to strengthen the retail-ready case, so that an additional shipper is not required. Cama Group, which is based in North of Milan, makes a range of secondary packaging machines, including cartoning, sleeving, case packing and case erecting machines.