Transport containers for industrial production
Transport containers and Euro plastic pallets for household appliances, electronics, furniture, chemicals and construction. Solutions supporting reusable packaging systems that meet the requirements of the PPWR.
Article 29(2) of the PPWR provides that, from 1 January 2030, transport packaging circulating inside a company will be reusable within a re-use system.
This covers the flow between the sites of the same undertaking and between linked and partner enterprises.
Return loops for transport packaging inside a company are already in industrial use
in the automotive sector, household appliances and electronics among others. Article 29(2) does not require a closed loop: a re-use system can also work as an open loop, with the packaging changing owner along the way.
Solutions for several industrial sectors in one place
household appliances, audio-visual equipment, consumer electronics, furniture, general chemicals, construction, textiles, tools and spare parts.
basicline plus containers
(800×600 mm base) work well at high production volumes – household appliances, furniture, tools.
Euro plastic pallets
can be an alternative to EPAL wooden pallets – they fall outside ISPM 15 treatment and offer a long service life in a closed loop.
CHALLENGES
Four challenges for industrial manufacturers
We show how transport containers close the loop between plants in industrial production.
Circulation inside the company within a re-use system – Article 29(2) of the PPWR
A household appliance manufacturer with 3 plants in Poland and 2 distribution centres – the PPWR provides that, from 1 January 2030, the transport containers circulating between those 5 sites will be reusable within a re-use system.
Containers for AKL and automated warehouses
Modern industrial production means an automated small-parts warehouse (AKL), a production line and an automated packing station. Containers need precise, repeatable dimensions to EURO-NORM, so that automated warehouses (AKL) handle them reliably.
Packaging for large-format components
Manufacturers of household appliances (refrigerators, washing machines), furniture and building materials need packaging larger than a standard container – for large-format components, plastic pallets and large-format containers do the job.
Wooden pallets and ISPM 15 treatment in exports
Wooden pallets exported outside the EU require phytosanitary treatment to ISPM 15 (heat treatment or fumigation) and the IPPC mark. Plastic pallets fall outside the scope of that standard – they need neither the phytosanitary treatment nor the IPPC marking required for wooden pallets.
CHALLENGES
Four challenges for industrial manufacturers
We show how transport containers close the loop between plants in industrial production.
Circulation inside the company within a re-use system – Article 29(2) of the PPWR
A household appliance manufacturer with 3 plants in Poland and 2 distribution centres – the PPWR provides that, from 1 January 2030, the transport containers circulating between those 5 sites will be reusable within a re-use system.
Containers for AKL and automated warehouses
Modern industrial production means an automated small-parts warehouse (AKL), a production line and an automated packing station. Containers need precise, repeatable dimensions to EURO-NORM, so that automated warehouses (AKL) handle them reliably.
Packaging for large-format components
Manufacturers of household appliances (refrigerators, washing machines), furniture and building materials need packaging larger than a standard container – for large-format components, plastic pallets and large-format containers do the job.
Wooden pallets and ISPM 15 treatment in exports
Wooden pallets exported outside the EU require phytosanitary treatment to ISPM 15 (heat treatment or fumigation) and the IPPC mark. Plastic pallets fall outside the scope of that standard – they need neither the phytosanitary treatment nor the IPPC marking required for wooden pallets.
PRODUCTS
Containers and pallets for industrial production
PPWR · COMPLIANCE
The PPWR for manufacturers – Article 29 and what exactly you have to do
Article 29(2) of the PPWR provides that, from 1 January 2030, transport packaging circulating inside a company – between production plants, DC warehouses and the distribution centres of the same operator or of linked and partner enterprises – will be packaging that is reusable within a re-use system. The durability of the container alone is not enough: the packaging has to work within a system that covers returns, washing and a record of the loop. No percentage threshold applies in this regime – the requirement covers all transport packaging in the formats listed in Article 29(1): pallets, foldable plastic containers, boxes, trays, plastic crates, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), pails, drums and canisters of all sizes and made of any material, including flexible packaging formats, as well as pallet packaging and straps stabilising the load on the pallet.
NEXT STEPS
What you can do now
The PPWR provides that, from 1 January 2030, transport packaging circulating between different sites of the same operator and of linked and partner enterprises in the EU will be reusable within a re-use system (Article 29(2)).
in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 2024 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR)
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The cost of switching to reusable packaging
Compare the cost of single-use packaging with returnable containers in a closed loop – the calculator will help you estimate the break-even point for switching to reusable packaging.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Article 29(2) of the PPWR and who does it apply to?
Article 29(2) of the PPWR provides that, from 1 January 2030, transport packaging circulating inside a company – between different sites of the same operator and of linked and partner enterprises – will be reusable within a re-use system. It applies to economic operators that use transport packaging in that kind of circulation.
Is a single production plant covered by Article 29?
Article 29(2) concerns transport packaging circulating between different sites of the same operator and of linked and partner enterprises – a single plant without such circulation is, as a rule, outside this part of the provisions. Article 29(1) may still reach it (the 40% target for operators that use transport packaging) once it supplies products further down the chain.
Which containers do you recommend for a closed loop in the household appliance sector?
basicline plus containers for medium-sized and large household appliance components, silverline for AKL warehouses, and Euro plastic pallets for transport between plants.
Are Euro plastic pallets compatible with automated warehouse systems (AKL)?
Yes – we make Euro plastic pallets in standard EURO-NORM dimensions, compatible with the automated warehouse systems in common use. We match the exact dimensions to the requirements of your installation.
How many cycles do plastic pallets last?
Plastic pallets give many years of service in a closed loop – the actual service life depends on the load profile and the number of cycles in your process. Wooden pallets usually have a shorter service life and call for repairs and the replacement of damaged parts.
Can I compare the cost of a closed loop with my current single-use model?
Yes – the PPWR cost calculator will help you compare your current model with a closed loop: you enter the number of deliveries between plants, the current model and the annual scale, and you get a directional result for the break-even point of switching to returnable packaging.
Do you offer individual marking for a manufacturer?
Yes – we offer individual marking and customisation of containers (a company logo among other things) and, where needed, a prepared position for an RFID tag. We match the available methods and the details to the specific application. In time, packaging will be covered by the harmonised labelling (a data carrier) provided for in the PPWR – the exact deadline and format follow from the EU implementing acts.
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