Orbis Debuts Reusable Corrugated Box to Work with Automated Packaging Lines

Orbis Corporation, an international manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, has introduced PlastiCorr, a plastic, reusable corrugated box to work seamlessly with existing automated packaging lines. The product brings unprecedented environmental, economic, cleanliness and operational benefits to today’s food, beverage and consumer packaged goods companies, say company officials. With its transformational impact on sustainability and positive environmental stewardship, PlastiCorr marks a legacy-defining shift in supply chain efficiency for food, beverage and consumer packaged goods companies. “Today, companies are continuously balancing the need to reduce costs and minimize their impact on the environment, while protecting product integrity and improving operational efficiency. PlastiCorr delivers on these critical and complex goals,” says Bill McMahon, director of business development for Orbis Corporation. PlastiCorr features the first-of-its-kind, patented Enfold technology, officials add. This joint design ensures the box’s flaps return to a straight position after every use. Enfold technology makes PlastiCorr the first fully functioning drop-in replacement for a fiber corrugated box. With Enfold technology, PlastiCorr’s folding box flaps work like new every time, allowing for unprecedented reusability in packaging lines. “Historically, fiber corrugated boxes have been the backbone of most automated packaging lines and shipping scenarios within supply chains, but as supply chains have evolved, so too has the need for a comprehensive reusable solution that can holistically address the many needs of modern supply chains,” says McMahon. “With PlastiCorr, companies are now able to implement reusable packaging solutions that meet the automation requirements of packaging applications with a drop-in replacement while offering significant financial, operational and environmental benefits.” PlastiCorr creates a seamless conversion from current boxes with no change to pack count or pallet configurations. By design, PlastiCorr is dimensionally and structurally consistent for today’s packaging lines and can be used in all types of low, medium and high-speed lines, from manual to full high-speed automation. PlastiCorr boxes will last multiple cycles through a supply chain, delivering a strategic bottom-line enhancement and a compelling return on investment. Its all-plastic design is free of dust that fiber corrugated packaging can introduce to plants and equipment, causing potential equipment delays or shutdowns. Further, PlastiCorr boxes feature smooth, sealed edges for increased safety, cleanliness and ergonmics. Its revolutionary non-porous plastic design is easy-to-clean and won’t absorb moisture or odors. PlastiCorr is also 100 percent recyclable at the end of its lengthy service life. “When companies choose PlastiCorr, they’re making a legacy-defining choice that will change the environmental and economic landscape of their company,” adds McMahon. “We’re excited for the impact PlastiCorr will make for businesses and generations to come.”