Plastic Pallets - Schoeller Arca Systems - #9

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18 | Plastic Pallets PLASTIC PALLETS Plastic Pallets | 19 PLASTIC PALLETS Background Faurecia is a world leading automotive supplier of six major vehicle modules: seat, cockpit, door, acoustic, module, front end and exhaust. Located in 28 countries with 160 units, Faurecia, like the rest of the automotive business has invested in Returnable Transport Packaging (RTP) to satisfy industry standardisation requirements. Originally Faurecia used large numbers of both plastic and wooden pallets but recognised the need to seek a new packaging solution that satisfied increasingly stringent demands for greater safety and lower cost. Pallet Requirements Faurecia was seeking a pallet with a racking load of 500 to 1000 kg that would work with its existing crate and cover packaging system. The solution also had to be compatible with the company’s lift system and existing external storage provision. Ultimately the pallet had to be safe to handle and meet HACCP standards, be easy to clean and have the durability to satisfy the company’s financial objectives. The Solution Schoeller Arca Systems recommended the BiPP 1210 HR 3R II and BiPP 1208 HR 3R II monobloc heavy duty pallet with a flat racking load performance of up to 1000 kg. Logistical Success These all met HACCP standard requirements and packing regulations. They were easy to adapt to global units and existing handling systems. The level of complaints from users, subcontractors and car makers about damaged goods dropped dramatically. The pallets were easy to clean and had efficient storage benefits. Financial Success Financially the BiPP heavy-open deck solutions have performed outstandingly. Goods have been more secure within the pallet leading to a decrease in the number of damaged goods in transport and a reduction in rejected deliveries. The durable nature of the pallets has resulted in a longer product life span with reduced need for product replacement. Overall, Faurecia has seen a reduction in its total pallet expenditure due to an increase in quality and decrease in overall cost. Eric Kieffert, Faurecia’s reusable packing commodity manager comments: “Safe, stackable and compatible – Schoeller Arca System pallets fit with the automotive standard boxes. Besides this, we also get outstanding services and a great partnership.” Case Study – Faurecia HEAVY – BiPP® 1208 HR 3R 11 ” ” Safe, stackable and compatible – Schoeller Arca System pallets fit with the automotive standard boxes. Besides this, we also get outstanding services and a great partnership. Eric Kieffert, Faurecia’s reusable packing commodity manager