At interpack 2011, Bosch Packaging Technology presented the new Eco|Save|Pack packaging style, a safe and eco-friendly tray carton for the packaging of fragile products. The package will be produced on the new CUT 120 horizontal cartoning machine, which reaches up to 120 pieces/min. The pack style was created in cooperation with carton manufacturer Faller.

The new packaging protects contents from transport damage caused by impact, falls, or pressure due to storage in multipacks or on pallets. The inlay provides optimal protection due to its chambered design; the product is locked in place, which prevents shifting and mutual contact, thus preventing damage to the product. The reclosable, folded carton and the easy removal of the product from the inlay make the packaging very easy to use, Bosch says. Additionally, supplements such as usage information in the form of booklets, outserts, or prefolded inserts from a roll or from a sheet can be inserted into the packaging.

Furthermore, syringes, needles, and pipettes can be packaged with Eco|Save|Pack. The recyclable, mono-packaging material used for the tray carton makes the usage of plastics obsolete, says Bosch, and therefore saves additional process steps and machinery.

The CUT 120 horizontal cartoning machine erects the tray carton, fills it, and then closes it. Depending upon the project, single, multiple, or combination packaging can be processed. The CUT 120 can also be retrofitted for new applications.