No-mess specialised void filling equipment
June 1st 2006

Automated Packaging Systems has supplied ABgene with Airpouch specialised void filling equipment to streamline its packaging operations and reduce shipping costs.

ABgene produces a diverse range of laboratory products. To meet increasing demand for its products, the company needed to streamline its packaging operation and increase efficiency.

However, the polystyrene chips used for void fill packaging created problems with their customers, who disliked handling the chips and the mess created when packages were opened.

Storage space was also an issue; they needed a void fill operation that utilised less storage space than their previous method.

ABgene tested the AirPouch Express 3 desktop void-fill system and found it to be fast and easy-to-use, providing protective airfilled cushions to meet endof- line packing requirements at a rate of 15 linear metres per minute.

Importantly it is more environmentally friendly than the poly chips previously used as the ultra lightweight cushions provide a no-mess packing solution that also contributes to reduced shipping costs.

AirPouch cushions provide excellent protection and operational efficiency as well as reduced material and shipping costs. ABgene were also pleased to learn that AirPouch does not require a compressed air supply, so it was up and running minutes after arriving at the factory.

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