• Parker Hannifin

    Space saving product protection in transit

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Our Customer

Parker Hannifin is a global leader in motion and control technologies. Their Engine Mobile Filtration Division EMEA designs and manufactures engine filtration solutions for leading global OEM's, predominantly in the heavy duty transportation market.

Customer Requirements

    • Containers required to support a continuous flow of components between them and supplier.
    • Components need to be protected in transit.
    • Containers need to require minimum storage space when not being used.
    • Eliminate the cost of disposing cardboard boxes previously used to transport components.

The BITO Solution

    • Over 1500 EQ collapsible containers supplied, proving to be an excellent alternative to cardboard boxes.
    • The containers' 20kg capacity and 285mm height meant they comfortably managed the components.
    • When not being used, they collapsed to 75% of their volume meaning storage space required was low.

Storage facility features

    • Continual flow of components through the facility
    • EQ collapsible containers in a transit cycle between Parker and supplier
    • Full containers wheeled on dollies to assembly area
    • 3 full containers stored on sloping shelving in assembly area for picking
    • When empty, containers are collapsed and stacked for return to supplier
    • Smooth flow of production
    • Minimum space required for storage of containers when not in use
    • Components are well protected in transit
    • Elimination of cost & inconvenience of disposing of cardboard boxes
    • Label holder enables clear identification of container contents

Customer benefits

Have we persuaded you?

We look forward to hearing from you:
sales.za@bito.com