Nestable drums create room for API growth
Carene Marc
The challenge
An API manufacturer needs to supply a high-demand API powder to the UK at a volume of approximately 6,000 drums per year. Meeting this demand would otherwise require investment in additional machinery and longer operating hours, while limited warehouse capacity creates a further logistical challenge. The packaging solution must provide performance comparable to the 64-liter total opening drums already in use, reduce empty packaging storage requirements and fit the end customer’s equipment.
The solution
CurTec supplies its 75-liter Nestable Drum. The tapered design allows empty drums to be nested, reducing the storage space required before filling. Its robust construction supports outbound transport, while UN certification provides an additional advantage where required. Ultra-low moisture vapor transmission rates help protect the powder against moisture ingress and clumping. Familiar materials and production technology also support straightforward implementation by the manufacturer’s quality department.
The benefits
The nestable design enables the manufacturer to store more empty packaging within its existing warehouse and support growth in demand without immediately expanding storage capacity. Comprehensive quality documentation helps accelerate approval by the end customer. Based on accurate forecasts, CurTec can also supply the drums within two weeks—and sometimes sooner—helping the manufacturer align packaging availability with production and logistics requirements.
Every critical material brings its own handling, protection and logistics challenges. Talk to CurTec about a packaging solution designed around your product, process and supply chain.
