Visit ORBIS at PACK EXPO 2024 to learn how reusable packaging products can help take your supply chain to the next level.
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — October 9, 2024 — ORBIS® Corporation, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions, will be showcasing products that play a pivotal role in optimizing supply chains at this year’s PACK EXPO International, held November 3-6 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Exhibiting at Booth LU-6700, ORBIS will highlight solutions for four critical points in the supply chain: inbound shipments, manufacturing, distribution, and retail.
“At ORBIS, we recognize that a better way to a more sustainable supply chain starts with reusable packaging,” said Lynn Hediger, vice-president of product management. “Our integrated portfolio of products and solutions enhance supply chain efficiency and sustainability-driven ROI. We’re excited to showcase our commitment to demonstrating what a more efficient, sustainable and resilient supply chain looks like for our customers and how it can greatly benefit their business while also serving a greater good.”
Compared to single-use boxes and pallets, ORBIS products are designed for a longer service life. ORBIS’ collective goal is to keep packaging in use, at its highest utility, for as long as possible for its customers. The ORBIS booth will showcase a variety of packaging solutions used in primary packaging, retail, automotive, and industrial applications, including:
New 60×48 Industrial Pallet
This pallet boasts exceptional durability and reliability, making it an optimal choice for use within the industrial and automotive sectors. It is well-suited for transporting powertrain and EV components such as modules and longer battery components. It offers compatibility with automation and edge-racking systems that enhance operational efficiency and versatility in handling and storage.
OpteBulk
ORBIS’ sleeve pack line, OpteBulk™, is an economical collapsible bulk container solution for lighter-weight loads in the supply chain. OpteBulk systems are comprised of a reusable sleeve, pallet and top cap. ORBIS offers a variety of reusable sleeve pack solutions designed to replace limited-use wood pallet / Gaylord systems.
Odyssey 3-Runner Pallet
The Odyssey® 3-Runner pallet offers dimensional consistency for a seamless interface with automation. It supports heavy loads and provides stability with unique design features, including heavy-duty steel reinforcements and permanent molded-in frictional elements. The Odyssey 3-Runner pallet offers an unmatched high strength-to-weight ratio capable of unsupported rack loads up to 3,000 pounds. It is explicitly designed to interface with Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS). It is a versatile solution with applications in dry goods and general food processing, including cold and frozen storage of meat, bakery, produce, and dairy. By implementing the Odyssey 3-Runner pallet, companies can successfully and easily move product loads throughout an automated system.
ORBIShield ECO
ORBIShield ECO dunnage is designed to protect parts and components in the automotive supply chain. It is available in various materials that reduce solid waste generation and carbon footprint without compromising product protection or performance. This dunnage is custom-designed to meet the growing needs of businesses that are increasingly conscious of the impact that packaging has on the environment. Furthering ORBIS’s commitment to the circular economy, this new product line promotes and demonstrates the reuse of materials and reduces reliance on single-use packaging. The ORBIShield ECO line is produced using recovered and reprocessed plastic resins. It can be recycled at the end of life, making it an ideal solution for companies looking to enhance their sustainability efforts.
Speak with a Subject Matter Expert about Reusable Packaging Products
“As a steward of sustainability, ORBIS is committed to driving the circular economy and a better world for future generations, with reusable packaging,” continues Hediger. A group of ORBIS team members comprising decades of experience and firsthand knowledge will be available at Booth LU-6700 and more than happy to answer your questions and provide crucial insight on how these products and others play a pivotal role in optimizing supply chains.
Attend ORBIS Presentations in the Reusable Packaging Learning Center
Maximizing Success when Implementing Reusable Totes and Pallets:
Attend this session to learn best practices, including communicating your vision, change management ideas, finding advocates in your business, determining automation requirements, piloting a trial, and implementing your program.
Monday, November 4 at 1:00 pm CST
Bob Klimko, Director of Market Development
Drive Warehouse and Storage Efficiency with Versatile Bulk Packaging:
Attend to learn how to make the switch from corrugated gaylords to reusable sleeve pack systems to drive distribution efficiency, increase plant cleanliness, and improve sustainability in your supply chain.
Tuesday, November 5 at 10:30am CST
Mike Ludka, Senior Product Manager
Expolore these and other sessions at the Reusable Packaging Learning Center at PACK EXPO. Check out the Learning Center schedule to find out more.
See the full overview of ORBIS Corporation’s reusable packaging systems.
Rick LeBlanc, EMBA, is the founder and editor of Reusable Packaging News (subscribe to the free newsletter) and editor of Western Pallet Magazine. A supply chain journalist with more than 30 years of experience, he specializes in pallets, reusable packaging, material handling and related operations. Rick is co-author of Pallets: A North American Perspective and Pallets & Progress: A Collected History of Pallets and Palletized Handling 1922–1945. He is also an advisory board member of the Virginia Tech Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design. Read Rick’s full bio.
