DS Smith, an International Paper company, are collaborating with ELVIAL, a fast-growing producer of aluminium products and materials, to introduce Fanfold to customers across the industrial sector in Greece.
The Fanfold packaging solution and design has been made bespoke for ELVIAL’s specific production and supply chain requirements and it is intended to provide optimum protection for the company’s heavy aluminium products during transportation. The aluminium is used in the construction of frames and sharing systems, ranging from doors and windows to lighting, automotive, and medical equipment, in a wide variety of shapes and dimensions. The solution is therefore designed in an accordion styled structure to allow for the folding and adjustment of sizes, and ELVIAL’s products are routinely transported to customers in both local and international destinations – requiring a robust and versatile protection as freight.
Comprised of a single-sheet of fibre-based corrugated board, Fanfold effectively replaces the multiple sheets that were previously used by ELVIAL with a simple packaging alternative. The innovative design is effective in reducing material waste, preparation, assembly times, and costs. It is designed for operational efficiency, and as well as taking up less space, the shape provides a natural cushioning, further eliminating any requirement for additional filling materials.
Giorgos Filippoglou, Managing Director, Greek Cluster, Packaging Division, DS Smith Hellas, said, “Our collaboration with ELVIAL reflects DS Smith’s philosophy around sustainability and the company’s commitment to creating packaging solutions that are designed to fit the operational needs of the customer as precisely as possible. Fanfold is a fantastic example of innovation in industrial packaging. The solution offers flexibility and reliable protection for customers’ products and meets with both a supply chain optimization and sustainability agenda. We are proud that we are successfully helping our customers in the Greek industrial sectors and strengthening their position as competitors in the wider international marketplace.”
Tania Tzika, President, ELVIAL, comments, “For ELVIAL, the superior quality and safety of our products during transportation is a strategic priority, and especially due to our intense critical export activity. DS Smith Fanfold offers us the flexibility we need to manage and transport products of different dimensions with confidence, while simplifying our production and supply chain processes, and helping us to reach our sustainability targets. Our collaboration with DS Smith is strengthening the efficiency of our supply chain and supporting our company’s overall sustainability goals.”
