Grupo Grau has developed and patented a modular system of corrugated cardboard boxes, whose designs make it possible to combine sizes and positions in a single pallet in order to create a system of stackable containers. This facilitates the preparation of multi-reference batches, thus reducing logistics costs, since it leads to optimization both in transport and in handling, by allowing for automated palletising.
For logistics operators, transport, logistics and storage accounts for up to 65% of the costs. With the system designed by Grupo Grau, logistics operators will be able to prepare their multi-reference orders in a single loading unit to reduce associated costs. It also allows for the implementation of efficient centralised storage management systems, with the potential for automated picking and the preparation of multiproduct orders.
In addition to optimising transportation, logistics and storage costs, the system created by Grupo Grau offers more advantages, since producers, packers and supermarkets can all benefit by simply using corrugated packaging instead of plastic packaging:
- Reduction of administrative costs.
- Reduction of costs for breakages or losses of plastic boxes.
- Elimination of rental costs.
- Lower environmental impact (corrugated cardboard has half the CO2 footprint of plastic).
- Improved operations and reduction of costs resulting from inefficient resource management.
- Reduced costs in pollution control and waste.
- Elimination of hygiene risks.
- 100% sustainable, recyclable and biodegradable.
One of the great advantages of using the modular system is that it facilitates communication with consumers by providing information on the origin of food, traceability, safety, health, sustainability, etc. But above all, it makes it easy to use packaging as a branding tool, an attractive way to identify, differentiate and sell brands and products.
For added security, a hallmark of Grupo Grau, the system features damp-proofing treatments, with only virgin fibres used for the manufacture of all packaging, since these are more reliable, eliminate the risk of oil pollution and promote the annual growth of thousands of hectares of forests across Europe.
With this launch, Grupo Grau is ready to face new business challenges in the coming years, bringing together innovation and sustainability.
About Grupo Grau
Grupo Grau is a fourth-generation company founded in 1905, with over 100 years' experience in providing a great service to its customers. Grupo Grau has implemented high-end technology in its facilities, with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, which have allowed the business group to become a leading name in terms of service and quality, both for wooden and cardboard packaging intended for the horticultural and food sectors.
More information
Tony Solanes, Director
Grupo Grau
Tel.: +34 962824004
