Perfect Protective Packaging
Close to the customer around the world
National markets have different requirements and needs — despite globalization. In order to meet these needs, and to be
as close to the customer as possible, the Storopack Group has a decentralized structure. Offices in each country act
independently, quickly and flexibly.
NORTH AMERICA
USA
packaging.us@storopack.com
www.storopack.us
Cincinnati
Head Office
4758 Devitt Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Phone +1 513 874 0314
Fax +1 513 874 2955
Cincinnati
4663 Dues Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Phone +1 513 860 1804
Fax +1 513 860 4082
Atlanta
6140A Duquesne Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30336
Phone +1 404 344 6451
Fax +1 404 344 4734
Boston
125 Flanders Road
Westboro, Massachusetts 01581
Phone +1 508 366 1249
Fax +1 508 366 9539
Chicago
320 Craig Place
Hillside, Illinois 60162
Phone +1 708 547 8030
Fax +1 708 547 8096
Cleveland
3135 Berea Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44111
Phone +1 216 941 7225
Fax +1 216 251 4744
Dallas
5050 Duncanville Road
Dallas, Texas 75236
Phone +1 972 296 9535
Fax +1 972 296 9843
Los Angeles
12007 S.Woodruff Avenue
Downey, California 90241
Phone +1 562 803 5582
Fax +1 562 803 4462
Memphis
4290 Delp Street
Memphis, Tennessee 38118
Phone +1 901 367 8053
Fax +1 901 367 8055
Miami
11825 N.W.100th Road,
Suite 4
Medley, Florida 33178
Phone +1 305 805 9696
Fax +1 305 805 9697
Minneapolis
13100 12th Avenue, North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Phone +1 763 542 8351
Fax +1 763 542 3147
ASIA
Newark
22 World’s Fair Drive, Unit D
Somerset, New Jersey 08873
Phone +1 732 560 1489
Fax +1 732 560 1494
New Territories
Unit A, 6th Floor
Wah Wing Ind. Bldg.
14-20 Wing Yip Street
Kwai Chung, N.T.
Hong Kong
Phone +852 3421 2392
Fax +852 3421 2720
Phoenix
77 North 45th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85043
Phone +1 602 484 0831
Fax +1 602 278 1011
San Jose
2210 Junction Avenue
San Jose, California 95131
Phone +1 408 435 1537
Fax +1 408 922 0316
Seattle
20418 87th Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98031
Phone +1 253 872 6844
Fax +1 253 872 5722
Tampa
4724 Transport Drive
Tampa, Florida 33605
Phone +1 813 247 4226
Fax +1 813 247 3677
Winston-Salem
2598 G Empire Drive
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
27103
Phone +1 336 765 7767
Fax +1 336 760 4426
HONG KONG
packaging.asia@storopack.com
www.storopack.hk
EUROPE
GERMANY
packaging.de@storopack.com
www.storopack.de
Metzingen
Head Office
Untere Rietstraße 30
D-72555 Metzingen
Phone +49 (0)7123 164-0
Fax +49 (0)7123 164-119
Service Center
Max-Holder-Str. 19
D-72555 Metzingen
Phone +49 (0)7123 164-0
Fax +49 (0)7123 164-246
Dietzenbach
Waldstraße 32
D-63128 Dietzenbach
Phone +49 (0)6074 48 70-150
Fax +49 (0)6074 48 70-166
CANADA
packaging.us@storopack.com
www.storopack.ca
Hamburg
Asbrookdamm 40
D-22115 Hamburg
Phone +49 (0)40 7 15 99-0
Fax +49 (0)40 7 15 99-44
Toronto
10 Woodslea Road, Unit 2
Brampton, ONT L6T 5P2
Phone +1 905 792 9567
Fax +1 905 792 8737
Mülheim (Ruhr)
Gewerbeallee 11
D-45478 Mülheim
Phone +49 (0)208 589 89-0
Fax +49 (0)208 591 812
SOUTH AMERICA
BRAZIL
www.storopack.com.br
São Paulo
Rua Tianguá, 135
04363-100 São Paulo
Phone +55 11-5677-4699
Fax +55 11-5677-4699
Wildau
Gewerbepark 31
D-15745 Wildau
Phone +49 (0)3375 57 8-6
Fax +49 (0)3375 57 8-700
ENGLAND
packaging.uk@storopack.com
www.storopack.co.uk
Sheffield
8 Julian Road
Roman Ridge Industrial Estate
GB-Sheffield S9 1FZ
Phone +44 (0)114 249 2004
Fax +44 (0)114 249 2006
BENELUX
packaging.be@storopack.com
www.storopack.be
(Belgium & Luxembourg)
www.storopack.nl (Netherlands)
Machelen
Head Office
Nieuwbrugstraat 79
B-1830 Machelen
Phone +32 (0) 2 756 80 90
Fax +32 (0) 2 756 80 70
Harelbeke
Kortrijksesteenweg 321/1
B-8530 Harelbeke
Phone +32 (0) 56 35 72 55
Fax +32 (0) 56 35 07 68
Wuustwezel
Kerkplaats 7
B-2990 Wuustwezel
Phone +32 (0) 3 669 99 80
Fax +32 (0) 3 669 91 94
SPAIN
packaging.es@storopack.com
www.storopack.es
Sant Boi de Llobregat
Andorra, 4
E-08830 Sant Boi de Llobregat
(Barcelona)
Phone +34 93 6 525 210
Fax +34 93 6 309 550
SWITZERLAND
packaging.ch@storopack.com
www.storopack.ch
Stetten
Im Stetterfeld 1
CH-5608 Stetten
Phone +41 (0) 56 677 87 00
Fax +41 (0) 56 677 87 01
FRANCE
packaging.fr@storopack.com
www.storopack.fr
Nully
10, Rue de L‘Orgisset
F-52110 Nully
Phone +33 (0)3 25 55 41 52
Fax +33 (0)3 25 55 46 04
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FOAMplus® -
Foam cushioning for perfect product protection
Perfect Protective Packaging
Storopack –
Your International Partner for Protective Packaging
StoropackYour International Partner for Protective Packaging
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FOAMplus®Foam padding for perfect product protection
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Always Customized:
FOAMplus® protective packaging 7
FOAMplus® machine types
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FOAMplus® - Types of Foam, Containers, Films
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FOAMplus® Reference Projects
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Sustainability and Environmental Protection
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You will find a general overview of customized and
versatile protective packaging solutions at
www.storopack.us.
The Storopack Packaging business segment offers
flexible protective packaging solutions. Complete
consulting optimizes the protective packaging, the
protective packaging process, and its integration into a
company's internal logistics for maximum productivity
and sustainability. An added dimension considers the
recipient of the package. They should experience the
protective packaging solution in a positive way during
unpacking. The combined result is Storopack’s Perfect
Protective Packaging.
At Storopack we continuously improve the productivity
of our customer’s protective packaging process
Storopack offers four types of flexible protective
packaging solutions: AIRplus® air cushions, PAPERplus®
paper cushioning mattresses, FOAMplus® polyurethane
foam cushions, and loose fill including PELASPAN® and
PELASPAN® BIO.
Our “Working Comfort” consulting approach ensures
ergonomics, efficiency and effectiveness in the packaging
area. Upon request, specialized application engineers can
provide customized solutions ranging from equipment for
individual packaging station's to design and implementation
of entire packaging lines. Storopack integrates manual,
as well as partial and fully automatic packaging systems
into intralogistics.
Working Comfort
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The globally active corporate group is represented at
locations in North and South America, Europe and Asia.
Storopack's flexible protective packaging can be
purchased from dealers in over 40 countries.
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FOAMplus® Foam padding for perfect product protection
The general protective functions:
A pathfinder
This overview describes the general functions of protective
packaging. In the following pages, the pathfinder identifies
each function provided by the specific protective packaging
material.
Cushioning: Absorbs impacts and protects breakables.
Void Filling: Fills empty spaces and prevents products
from banging into each other.
Block & Bracing: Stabilizes heavy objects or individual
articles in their position.
Wrapping: Protects completely against contact
damage such as impact and scratches.
Picture 1 FOAMplus® foam cushioning
Picture 2 FOAMplus® foam cushioning
FOAMplus® foam cushioning provides customized,
effective and lightweight protective packaging. Produced
as you need it, this packaging foam conforms to fit any
shape. The physical characteristics of this expanding
synthetic provide package contents with durable and
effective protection against stresses and strains during
transport. The foam cushioning is lightweight yet exceptionally impact-resistant and long-lasting. The recipient
can see and feel the premium protection provided by this
packaging material.
FOAMplus® foam cushioning is available with two types
of equipment: a foam-in-bag system and a foam directinjection system.
The Advantages of FOAMplus®:
▪ Superior foam quality: the same cushioning effect as
alternative foam cushion systems that use 45% more
materials
▪ Efficiency: extremely impact-resistant, exceptional
padding characteristics
▪ Universal foam: maximizing strength and minimizing
chemical usage for both heavy and lighter packaging
▪ Robust: also suitable for sharp-edged items and very
heavy objects
▪ Customizable: conforms to the shape of an object as it
hardens
▪ All-purpose: protects items of virtually all sizes, shapes
and weights
▪ Versatile: can be used on selective areas or as an
all-round covering
▪ Saves space: on-demand system provides for minimum
warehousing
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Always customized:
FOAMplus® protective packaging
FOAMplus® foam cushioning:
In-carton applications
FOAMplus® packaging foam configures itself to the shape of
the product, securing it firmly in place. Even the slightest bit
of movement within the container is practically eliminated.
The polyurethane expands automatically, ensuring that
gaps are correctly and completely filled in at the appropriate
places. Our foam cushioning provides exceptional padding
performance.
The protective functions of FOAMplus
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▪ Cushion
▪ Void-Fill
▪ Block and Brace
There are more uses for FOAMplus® than we can show here.
In fact, its uses are virtually unlimited. This guide demonstrates a few of the more common ways that FOAMplus®
foam cushioning can be used as protective packaging.
Storopack can recommend how to make the most efficient
use of our cushioning on a case-by-case basis. We furnish
the customer with a packaging sample that can be easily put
into operation.
Filling in spaces
Foam cushioning is placed alongside and on top of products
to fill in any remaining empty space inside a box.
▪ Fills gaps around sensitive items
▪ Sample use: heavy, prepackaged products
Padding with foam cushioning
The protective packaging completely fills the space in the
box. The contents are sandwiched between two foam cushions
and completely enclosed by packing foam.
▪ Very simple to pack
▪ Sample use: highly sensitive items
Block and brace with foam cushioning
When the foam cushioning only fills a portion of the box,
additional padding can be added in specific locations, like the
corners and edges of an item and across multiple objects.
▪ Economical use of materials
▪ Sample use: securing and cushioning individual items
Picture 1 Packaging protection using FOAMplus® foam cushioning
Picture 2 Packaging protection using FOAMplus® foam cushioning
Picture 3 Packaging protection using FOAMplus® foam cushioning
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Additional option: FOAMplus® Tubes
FOAMplus® Tubes, linked foam padding, offer the best
option where a chain of cushions is the most suitable form
of packaging – and when you need the premium protection provided by polyurethane. Products can be completely
wrapped inside chains of foam cushioning.
FOAMplus® Tubes are made using the foam-in-a-bag
system, FOAMplus® Bagpacker (see page 11). You can
select both the length of the chain as well as size and
amount of filling material needed. Foam padding chains
are best suited to pre-production.
FOAMplus® foam cushioning:
Sample uses
Protective packaging using FOAMplus® meets even the
highest standards. That’s what makes it perfect for
▪ returned goods (reverse logistics)
▪ replacement parts logistics
▪ as an alternative to original packaging
▪ an alternative to molded packaging made of EPS
(Styrofoam), EPP and PE die cuts
▪ shipments containing both heavy and fragile items
▪ shipments of artworks
▪ medical devices
▪ lighting
▪ For smart packaging variations
▪ Sample Use: lining boxes with two chains of padding
▪ Sample Use: un-filled film segments –
foam padding only where it’s really needed
Additional option: Pre-molding FOAMplus®
Storopack offers consultation, design, mold/cushion production, and equipment for end user in house pre-fabricated
FOAMplus®. In the pre-fabricated process, packaging
foam is applied into a positive mold of the shape required.
Storopack can provide finished FOAMplus® cushions or a
mold to be used to produce cushions on site at the
customers location. Pre-molding can be done using
various types of platforms from a table-top device made of
wood to a dual-station on a wheeled stand.
Additional option:
Direct injection using FOAMplus®
Foam cushioning can be directly injected for objects
which are especially large in size, heavy or oddly shaped.
▪ The genuine solution to especially challenging
packaging tasks
▪ Sample use: Formula 1 racing engines
▪ Create ready-made foam padding in desired quantities
▪ Sample use: as a substitute for the original packaging
▪ Sample use: when molded EPS/EPP/PE die cuts
packaging would be uneconomical for small lots
▪ Order Pre-Fabricated Cushions from one of Storopack’s
North American Operations
Picture 1 FOAMplus® Tube foam cushioning
Picture 2 Pre-fabricated FOAMplus® foam cushioning
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FOAMplus® machine types
FOAMplus® Bagpacker
A reliable partner for convenient on-demand production of
foam cushioning.
Performance characteristics:
Computer controlled and low maintenance
▪ easy to use
▪ software-guided, constant process control
▪ packaging produced on-demand at the push of a button
▪ administrator level: over 500 programming positions
▪ low maintenance due to advanced technology
▪ produces protective packaging of consistent quality
▪ self-cleaning mixing chamber
▪ film rolls in three different widths
▪ output: sequential production (timed) or manual
operation
▪ size and fill-level can be set individually
Specifications
Size: 59“ x 79“ x 29.5“
Weight: 770 lbs.
Power: 220 V, 30 amps
Speed: 23 bags per minute
FOAMplus® Handpacker
This device is both fast and capable of producing foam of
consistently high quality.
▪ self-cleaning mixing chamber
▪ integrated diagnostics software
▪ film directly from the roll – can include cutting system
Specifications
Size: 29“ x 56“ x 16“
Weight: 375 lbs.
Power: 220 V, 30 amps
Picture 1 FOAMplus® Bagpacker
Picture 2 FOAMplus® Handpacker
Picture 3 FOAMplus® Bagpacker Display
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FOAMplus® - Types of Foam, Containers, Films
FOAMplus® foam types
Incomparable: FOAMplus® Universal Foam
This type of foam formulation reduces packaging costs and
saves resources. FOAMplus® Universal Foam formulations
have exceptional compression strength while maximizing
yield (chemical usage). Therefore, offering equal or improved
product protection while utilizing less raw materials.
▪ extra strong
▪ extra light: lower unit weight
▪ economical: lowers materials usage and shipping
expenses
Production of foam cushioning takes place in the same
manner no matter which type of machine is used: The unit
mixes together two liquid components, producing (H)CFC
polyurethane, which expands for a few seconds before
setting.
The packaging foam is available in a variety of densities,
differing by unit weight, firmness and padding effect.
Available in grades ranging from 29 lbs. per cubic foot to
1.23 lbs. per cubic foot in density, FOAMplus® provides
the answer for practically every need. Storopack can
provide guidance about which degree of hardness is best
suited for specific types of goods and shipping routes.
FOAMplus® film types
Storopack produces film at its own facilities. This ensures
a consistently high level of product quality and supply
reliability.
▪ FOAMplus® ESD Film:
anti-static film, meets your need
for statically conductive materials
▪ FOAMplus® Standard Film:
co-extruded, durable film
in three roll widths
FOAMplus® Containers
Storopack supplies containers in different sizes: metal
drums with 55 gallon and 275 gallon capacity containers.
One container is deployed for each foam-producing
component. Storopack provides for the timely exchange of
drums and containers.
Please contact your local Storopack facility for available
sizes.
Picture 1 FOAMplus® foam
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FOAMplus® reference projects
The Storopack approach to improving
performance: Integrating operations to
achieve the highest levels of productivity at
every workstation
▪ Well-grounded: extensive needs analysis
▪ Professional: applications engineers prepare a design
and detailed action plan
▪ Comfort at working: each and every work station is
efficient, effective and ergonomic
▪ One-stop supplier: in-house design offices and
production facilities
Storopack has extensive experience in integrating
FOAMplus® foam cushioning systems into a company’s
internal logistics. It’s possible, for example, to supply multiple
packing stations with foam components from a central
container, ensuring a reliable and trouble-free delivery
system. Rather than setting up individual units, Storopack
can provide customers with an integrated all-in-one
solution. This comprehensive range of services is far
superior to the above-market average.
Integration for a direct marketing company
Products:
Workshop supplies, assembly and fasteners
Equipment:
Seven FOAMplus® Bagpackers
Production rate per packing station:
26 seconds per shipment (average)
Total production rate:
7800 shipments / day (average)
Our challenge: This major retailer has a highly automated
central warehouse. The protective packaging system must
enable individual packers to process rapidly. The contents
of the shipments present a wide variety in terms of protection needed during transport. In some cases, for instance,
fragile items are packed together with heavy objects.
Our Solution: FOAMplus® foam pads secure all articles
in place inside the package while also providing heavy
objects with sufficient cushioning. In dealing with shipments of individual parcels, there is no way to control
what might be placed on top of a shipment during transport. FOAMplus® solves this problem by considerably
improving the crush strength of cardboard packaging.
FOAMplus® Bagpackers produce up to 23 cushions per
minute. The supply of foam component materials are
delivered to all machines from containers located one
floor below which are easily accessible.
What the client has to say: "We now have a quick and
reliable means of providing for protection during transport.
We have also profited from a couple of welcome sideeffects, such as more economical warehousing and tidier
work-stations. Protection during transport has improved."
It pays to take a closer look as well when considering a
foam padding system for a single, individual work-station:
What sort of layout is best from an ergonomic standpoint
and which is the most efficient? Because Storopack has
an eye for every detail, we are able to offer our customers
direct support in systematically putting in place what you
need. Our services include setup of all equipment required
for foam padding production. We also offer training programs, both for shipping departments and for packingstation operators.
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FOAMplus® reference projects
Option for Integration:
FOAMplus® Barcodes
Barcodes for foam cushioning in specific sizes and fill
levels are logged in a software database. Once a package
arrives at a packing station, the packer registers the labeling
information on the shipment and presses a button to
activate the release of individual foam bags. At the same
time, pictures or videos displayed on the computer screen
indicate how the goods and packaging materials should
be positioned in the box.
The FOAMplus® Bagpacker includes, if requested, a
touchscreen PC and barcode scanner. Alternatively,
Storopack service technicians can install the required software onto an existing PC and scanner system, provided
the necessary system requirements are available.
Integration for a manufacturer of cooling
and refrigeration appliances
Products:
Household appliances
Equipment:
One FOAMplus® Bagpacker
Since FOAMplus® Universal Foam offers an excellent
cushioning to weight ratio, total costs for protective
packaging remain constant.
Positive molds for pre-fabricated cushions
Production rate per packing station:
20 seconds per molding (average)
Total production:
240 shipments / day (average)
Our challenge: The task involves packing of compressors
weighing several pounds each. There are a variety of
models that often have odd dimensions with parts that jut
out. The new packaging solution should reduce the current number of packaging variants without increasing the
costs of inner packaging.
Our solution: Operators working at ergonomically improved
packing-stations equipped with the FOAMplus® Bagpacker
foam-in-a-bag systems are able to provide for just-in-time
production of an appropriate number of upper and lower
cushions. In addition, the customer is also able to fabricate inner packaging in just the right shapes.
What the client has to say: "FOAMplus® offers a real
improvement to our protective packaging system.
Storopack’s approach affords us more safety, attractive
overall costs and greater convenience."
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Sustainability & environmental protection
Storopack's own commitment to the responsible handling
of our environment and society is derived from the
corporate philosophy. Storopack's "Vision & Guidelines"
includes formally agreed principles for all Storopack
employees. Managers are responsible for the motivation
and promotion of the employees so that the awareness of
society, culture and the environment continues to develop.
The liquid components polyol and isocyanate combine to
produce polyurethane without CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons)
or HCFCs (hydrochlorofluorocarbons). The packaging
foam expands up to 280 times its liquid volume.
REDUCE means …
this product and the associated production process are
designed so as to reduce the use of natural resources.
Although resources are necessary for the production of
protective packaging, without protective packaging or
in the case of too little, or improperly used protective
packaging, the transported products will be damaged
requiring the new production of these goods. To avoid an
impactful waste of resources Storopack advocates the
effective and efficient use of protective packaging.
▪ The light weight of the material produces greater
fuel efficiencies during transportation.
▪ Universal Foam Technology offering superior
strength while minimizing chemical usage Source Reduction.
RECYCLE means …
post-consumer or production waste from this product can
be substituted for primary raw materials.
REUSE means …
this product can be reused multiple times for its originally
intended purpose.
▪ As an element in the general waste stream,
FOAMplus® foam is an excellent source of fuel
for modern facilities for energy generation
through waste products.
▪ FOAMplus® foam cushioning can be reused for
multiple shipments of the same product.
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