NORTH AMERICA – Ranpak has announced the North American launch of the Geami MS Mini™ wrapping system, a sustainable, biodegradable, recyclable and plastic-free alternative solution to traditional plastic bubble roll.
The paper-based protective packaging solution is designed for warehouse packing stations where efficiency is key.
Geami MS Mini has a smaller footprint with the protective ability of die-cut paper which expands into a 3D honeycomb-like structure.
The system is applicable to low-volume operations, mega-volume and omni-channel fulfillment at major retailers, without compromising on quality.
Geami MS Mini wrapping system can cost-effectively handle low-volume operations to mega-volume, omnichannel fulfillment retailers, while maintaining the overall quality
Ranpak’s Geami paper offers a biodegradable, recyclable and plastic-free alternative solution to traditional plastic bubble rolls.
Ranpak chairman and chief executive officer Omar Asali said: “Single-use plastic, bubble rolls are a scourge on our environment that chokes our landfills and pollutes our oceans.
“Our customers are seeking ways to reduce their plastic packaging and Geami is a perfect solution to help them reduce/eliminate plastic wrapping.
“We are excited to launch the Geami MS Mini solution and provide our customers with a plastic-free protective packaging option that will improve their sustainability performance, enhance the unboxing experience for their customers, and provide the small converter footprint that they may need.”
The Geami MS Mini solution also offers an outstanding in-the-box presentation and unpacking experience.
Geami’s honeycomb texture provides a unique and memorable look for packaging, enhancing the unboxing moment for consumers.
Ranpak’s plastic-free Geami® paper provides a smart alternative to plastic wrapping for companies considering the impacts of potential future regulations that would ban plastic packaging, while also improving brand reputation and customer loyalty.
In addition, Geami MS Mini locks angled paper cells together, offering secure wrapping without using adhesive tape or cutting.
The converter can be installed at any packing station where individual items require a protective wrap, with quick integration and minimal packer training, the company said.
In September last year, the company also announced the global launch of its automated packaging solution, Cut’it! EVO.
Ranpak said that the machine scales up packaging output, reduces operating costs and enhances sustainability for customers’ operations.
The new solution also reduces temporary labor and saves an average of 25% of the dimensional volume to be shipped. It can be integrated as part of a typical end-of-line setup in a packing operation.
Once products are packed, Cut’it! EVO determines the highest filling point of the carton, cuts excess cardboard and folds it to reduce the height. It then automatically applies a glued lid to the box to prepare it for palletizing and shipping.
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