WorldStar Winner: Turbocharger

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Turbocharger

Company:

aPak AB and Mondi Ansbach

apak.se/en/home

Country: Sweden

Category: Transit

Costumer: Volvo

Turbocharger sets a new standard for safe, sustainable, and efficient transportation. It does so by offering good protection, easy handling and great economics in a sustainable packaging.

Similar components are usually sent in solid plastic interior. It is a proven solution, but it’s a solution that requires loads of expensive plastic. So instead of going for the proven solution we opted for a cardboard interior that can transport four delicate turbochargers safely around the globe by truck, boat or plane. The result is exemplary as it handles the heavy weight and the harsh conditions with ease, even though the corrugated cardboard is only 10mm thick. This is possible thanks to a unique composition of BCB cardboard that folds to create a base that is as strong as much thicker triple layered cardboard. This technique also generates minimal waste, easy handling, cost savings and an unmatched material efficiency.

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Keypoints

Protection
The customized interior keeps the components in place, distributes the weight, and protects the more sensitive parts. The rust protection bags protect the metal from corrosion and acts as a protective layer against scratches.

Easy handling
The assembly and dismantle process is fast and easy. Each part is packed to facilitate the workflow and is further simplified by the guiding cut shapes. The process includes no fastening and works with Volvo’s lifting tools.

Cost savings
By opting for a solution in cardboard, we lowered the estimated cost for material, freights, and storage by a great margin. The cardboard is significantly cheaper than plastic and can be recycled on site which eliminates return freights.

Sustainability
The efficient design makes a big difference. So does the small footprint, the lightweight and the recyclability. Not to forget the optimized logistics and the minimal material waste.

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