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Case study
Hazel 4D was approached by an ecommerce business to help optimise and improve the
packaging processes and product choices across their whole range of operations. The key focus
areas were increasing automation, reducing plastic usage, and improving sustainability.
Through our consultative review, we quickly identified one major bottleneck in the packing process. At the end-
of-line packing area several operators were manually erecting and sealing the bottom of boxes ready for packing.
This process was time-consuming and was being further impacted during peak demand by ongoing labour
shortages in the UK. The customer needed a solution that would not only address these issues but also help them
stay competitive and responsive in a rapidly changing market.
The Problem
To meet these challenges, we specified certain options from our range of Comarme automated machinery. This
collection of cutting-edge automatic carton erecting and sealing equipment prepares boxes with folded bottom flaps,
which are then closed with adhesive tape. With the ability to be easily adjusted to run other box sizes, it is a highly
efficient and versatile solution, making it a perfect fit for the customer. Throughput was immediately increased with
the additional capacity reaping rewards during increased sales.
One of the biggest advantages of increasing automation is the optimised and consistent use of consumables. Just by
switching to a bottom case sealer, the first stage in this automation transition, we have removed 345392.58 meters
of tape from their operation by stopping over taping at the bottom of the boxes, 214 miles of plastic gone.
Our Solution
Optimising Products & Processes
To Improve Sustainability
Working with Hazel 4D has been
a game-changer for our packing
operations. The implementation
of automation has greatly improved
efficiency and helped us in our
progress towards our sustainability
goals. We are thrilled with the
immediacy of positive results and
the significant gains we are already
seeing. We would highly recommend
Hazel 4D to any company looking to
optimise their packing processes.
214 miles
of plastic tape saved
<6 months
ROI
80 hours
weekly labour savings