DS Smith, an International Paper company, and Alpine Water GmbH, have developed an innovated packaging solution for the artesian mineral water brand, Hallstein.
The new transport box has been designed to protect Hallstein’s glass bottle consignments during transportation to e-commerce customers, and comprised of corrugated cardboard, they are intended to replace the brand’s previous packaging solution, which was dependant on Polyethylene, a closed cell foam, also referred to as a PE foam for inlay and inserts.
The DS Smith transport box has a capacity to hold six 750ml glass mineral water bottles, and where required, the packaging capacity can be flexibly increased and combined with outer casing in a variety of sizes – to hold nine, twelve, fifteen, or eighteen additional bottles.
“We are delighted with the result of our collaboration with DS Smith.” said Alexander Muhr, Managing Director, Alpine Water Gmbh/Hallstein. “Their expert team has helped us to create a robust, sustainable, and versatile packaging solution to protect our product and glass bottles during transportation to local and international consumers. Our new transport boxes are demonstrating production, cost reduction, and space saving benefits, with positive impacts on the entire supply chain. They also look great and feature our recognisable branding on their outer casing, making it easy for our customers to identify with the product and sustainability credentials.”
The transport box design is also simple for the end-consumer to access, and fold away or, recycle within domestic schemes, and the external surface area is ideal for placing brand logo, artwork, or graphics with the current casements showcasing bold flexographic printing in the Alpine Water GmbH blue.
