IMPORTANT MILESTONES IN OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY

From company jubilee to case study – this is how the year 2024 went at ORBIS Europe

Important milestones in our sustainability journey

When transporting dangerous goods – and therefore also lithium-ion batteries – companies face particular challenges. They have to meet strict safety regulations and high protection requirements in order to transport sensitive products safely. At the same time, companies are increasingly calling for sustainability. Reusable plastic packaging combines safety with environmental friendliness.

ORBIS on the trade fair stage: networking, presenting, planning

Trade fair appearances were once again an integral part of our activities this year. We took part in the Magna Logistics Days, the Robotics meets E-Mobility Conference and LogiMAT. The latter is particularly important for us as a leading international trade fair. At LogiMAT, we presented a wide range of our recyclable transport packaging solutions: the XXLPak, the GitterPak®, the plastic pallets, PlastiCorr® and the IonPak®.

The trade fair appearances not only gave us the opportunity to exhibit products and gain new customers. They are also very valuable for maintaining existing contacts and expanding our network in relevant sectors. That’s why our trade fair plans for 2025 are already in full swing.

Product development: Recyclate content increased

Our ORBIS team has also done an excellent job in product development: With the HDB 1210 large load carrier, we were able to increase the proportion of recycled material from 71% to 81%. This enables us to meet the growing demands of our customers as well as our own claim to offer sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging solutions – and to continuously improve in the process. This is the only way for users to take full advantage of our cost-efficient, robust and sustainable transport solutions.

From the field: Success stories from our customers

Two success stories from this year show that we keep our product promise: DEUTZ AG, a manufacturer of innovative drive systems, was struggling with splinters, dirt and high maintenance costs with its previous wooden and steel transport boxes. A cleaner, more stable and, above all, more economical alternative was needed. DEUTZ AG found this in the GitterPak® large load carrier. The plastic construction protects the conveyor belts and there are no more splinters to block the belts – saving employees two hours of maintenance time every day. The collapsibility of the containers also means that storage space is used more efficiently: Whereas previously there was only room for just under 4,500 wooden and steel containers in the warehouse, up to 13,000 large load carriers can now be accommodated.

Salamander has also opted for the GitterPak® as an alternative transport solution: The manufacturer of window profiles switched from disposable cardboard packaging to the GitterPak® for the delivery of sealing granules. The family-run company invested a six-figure sum for this, which will pay for itself in the medium term thanks to the durability of the reusable packaging. In addition, Salamander avoids more than 30,000 kg of cardboard waste every year and thus reduces negative environmental impacts.

The driving force behind ORBIS: our employees

What has made our successes possible are the ORBIS Europe employees. We are therefore delighted that the number of employees has remained stable and that we were able to fill the position of Marketing Coordinator EMEA with Júlia Sousa Weber at the beginning of the year. She told us how she experienced her first year:

3 questions for Júlia Sousa Weber, Marketing Coordinator EMEA at ORBIS Europe

• How did you like your first year at ORBIS Europe?
  The first year went very well. I get on really well with my colleagues and learn a lot from them. They know the products inside out, which helped me a lot with my induction.
• What has been your highlight so far?
  I experienced my highlight right at the start when I was able to fly to the USA for a sales and marketing meeting. I had the opportunity to get to know the marketing team and colleagues from other departments and to understand and experience the corporate culture. I was also actively involved in the preparation of the biggest trade fair we attended this year, Logimat – less than two months after I started working at ORBIS.
• What do you particularly like about us?
  Without a doubt: the people. It’s incredibly fun to work with such a motivated team. The interaction with each other is very collegial and respectful.

In the starting blocks for the new year

2024 was an exciting time for us – from innovative product developments and exciting customer projects to valuable trade fair visits. As we proudly look back on these highlights, we are already looking ahead to 2025. You can look forward to lots of exciting news from ORBIS Europe.