DS Smith Provides 100 Percent Recyclable Solution For WD-40
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DS Smith and WD-40, the iconic multi-use product used in households and by trade professionals across the globe, have worked together to deliver a 100 percent recyclable solution that perfectly fits both companies’ sustainability agendas. WD-40 needed a sustainable solution to replace indi- vidual euro-tag collars, applied with great difficulty to each can and then clipped onto the clip-strip. The final result was a one-piece hand-erect dispenser pack, produced in a white E flute. This clever construction provides individual shelves for the dispensing of spray cans, and is easy to erect and fill, providing a safe and secure compartment for each can. The new solution created by DS Smith eradicated the difficult manual process of applying plastic euro-tags to each can, resulting in a considerable saving on labor. The
OHIO BLOW PIPE/ADVANCED AIRSYSTEMS www.obpairsystems.com For 85 years the Ohio Blow Pipe company and its whol- ly owned subsidiary, Advanced Airsystems, have provided the corrugated and folding carton industries with systems and products to process scrap. We engineer, fabricate, in- stall, service, provide system audits, and offer a wide range of scrap systems, dust collection systems and products to include cyclones, under roof AIR-SCREEN™ systems, pit belt systems, CLEANAIR dust collectors, Mist-Clone™ dust control systems for vacuum feeds, material handling fans, ductwork, switch valves, airveyors, balers, shredders and dust briquetters. OMP www.omp.com OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized sup- ply chain planning solution on the market. Its Unison Plan- ning concept has a unique approach. It handles all supply chain planning challenges in a unified way, synchronizing all planning stages, horizons, functions and roles. Hundreds of customers run OMP’s cloud-based solution to generate more value by making informed decisions. OMP invests one out of every three dollars earned into innovation.
PAPER AND DUST PROS, INC. www.paperanddustpros.com
We custom design, install and service air conveyed scrap and dust collection systems. Our unique APS® is smaller, lighter, and more reliable than current cyclones. Contact us to learn how the APS® System can enhance your operation.
product replaced 73,276 clip strips, 73,276 shelf hooks & 439,656 euro tags each year. In addition, it achieved a 22 percent uplift in outbound pallet utilization, which had a positive impact on the reduction of CO2 emissions. Lucy Johnson, Brand Development Manager at WD-40, commented, “We’re excited to see this new solution dis- played in major retailers’ across the country. We are con- stantly working to re-evaluate how we can reduce non-re- cyclable packaging while continuing to meet resource efficiency and improving our customers’ experience in shopping our product.” The solution was designed with consumer and retail employees in mind. The WD-40 logo is immediately no- ticeable when navigating the aisle and the pack’s slick and slim design works in harmony with the can, grabbing the attention of the shopper and adding real brand value. Matthew Hall, Senior Business Development Manager at DS Smith, commented, “We are thrilled to be able to work with WD-40 and support them in their goal to elimi- nate single-use plastics in the supply chain. This is a great example of how a sustainable solution can also enhance branding through innovative design & print.” Visit dssmith.com for more information.
GF PUHL www.gfpuhl.com
GF PUHL designs, manufactures and installs air conveyed scrap & dust collection systems for the packaging and cor- rugated industries. With 37 years of experience, USA and International. We offer below or above roof systems featur- ing cyclones OR screen separators with real time pressure balancing for optimal dust control. High efficiency cyclones for sheet transfer exhaust systems eliminate water con- sumption and deliver dust directly to compactor or briquet- ter for low maintenance, long term sustainability and reli- ability. System audits, dust explosivity tests and dust hazard analysis (DHA’s) available. Re-manufactured balers, filters, blowers and shredders available at significant savings.
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December 28, 2020
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