Hydraulic units on a europallet
Tray layout for hydraulic control units in KC twinsheet trays on a 1200 × 800 europallet, as part of the returnable system for an e-transmission plant.
Services
From the first part drawing to series supply
Six services, one engineer who follows your project through. Most customers start with one problem, such as damage, rust, a new part or a PPWR question, and we take it from there.
01 · Packaging development
Packaging designed around the part, not picked from a catalog
A new part, a new plant or packaging that keeps failing. We take it from requirements to production launch in seven steps, with prototypes and tests on your own parts before anything goes into series.
Problems we solve
- Parts that arrive damaged, scratched or dirty
- Packaging that slows down packing or picking at the line
- Too few parts per pallet, truck or container
- No packaging engineer in-house for a new part or plant
What you get3D concepts and drawings, prototypes and samples, test reports, and a packaging specification with packing instruction
Typical lead timeCardboard 1–2 months, PP dividers 2–3 months, thermoformed trays about 6 months, twinsheet trays 6–8 months. Samples and mould making take most of the time.
Packaging typesTwinsheet and thermoformed trays, dividers and compartments, boxes and sleeve packs, export and one-way packaging
ProcessRequirements, research, concept, prototype, test, cost and regulations, production launch. See the seven steps
Typical lead time by packaging type
Cardboard
1–2 months
PP dividers
2–3 months
Thermoformed trays
≈ 6 months
Twinsheet trays
6–8 months
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From the first visit to series production, for one part or packaging type. A full plant takes longer.
02 · Corrosion and ESD protection
Find the cause first, then choose the material
Rust on arrival is not always a packaging problem. We look at the whole route, from washing and drying to storage and sea freight, and then specify the VCI, barrier film, desiccant or ESD protection that fits.
Problems we solve
- Corrosion after storage, between process steps or after sea freight
- Oiling and degreasing that cost time and still don't work
- Static damage to boards and sensitive modules
- Recurring quality claims on bags or films
Material selectionVCI, barrier film, desiccant and ESD, matched to the metal, the climate and the storage time
Root-cause analysisRCA, 8D and PFMEA when parts rust or materials fail
TestingClimate-chamber, condensation and salt-spray tests through lab partners
At the linePacking instructions and operator training, so the protection is applied the same way every time
The rust didn't come from the packaging
A climate-chamber test that simulates about 15 years of sea freight showed that residues from the washing process caused the corrosion. The advice was to fix the wash first, then choose the VCI and desiccant.
03 · Returnable packaging and pooling
A loop that pays for itself, with the right number of trays
Returnable packaging only works when the loop is calculated properly. We compare one-way and returnable on cost, CO₂ and waste, size the pool, and set up rental or pooling where buying doesn't make sense.
Problems we solve
- Piles of one-way wood, cardboard and film after every delivery
- Too many trays bought, or too few in the loop
- Damaged trays and unclear handling at the receiving plant
- PPWR reuse targets for transport packaging from 2030
Loop calculationPool size and cost per trip, based on your volumes and transit times
ComparisonOne-way against returnable on cost, CO₂ and waste
Pooling and rentalPallets, KLT and sleeve packs through pooling partners
LifecycleDamage analysis, tray repair, and color or label changes
Repairing trays instead of replacing them
Damaged twinsheet trays were coming back from the loop. We traced most of the damage to handling at the receiving plants, ran repair trials so trays go back into circulation instead of the scrap bin, and put better handling at the top of the list.
04 · Supply-chain and KPI optimization
Packaging measured on the numbers that matter at the line
Every packaging change is scored on the same criteria before and after, so the improvement is visible on the shop floor and in the budget.
What we measure
- Pack density: parts per pallet, truck or container
- Cycle time and ergonomics: seconds per pack, lifting, gripper access
- Cost per part: packaging, freight and handling
- Cleanliness and damage
- Durability and sustainability
Example scorecard
Protection
Pack density
Cycle time and ergonomics
Cost per part
Durability and sustainability
Example only. Every project gets its own criteria and weighting.
From 40 to 140 parts per pallet
A bearing flange that took up too many storage places. A new divider in five layers of 28 parts aims to raise pack density from 40 to 140 parts per pallet, with fewer pallets, trucks and storage places.
05 · PPWR compliance support
PPWR made practical for industrial packaging
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU 2025/40) has applied since 12 August 2026. We turn it into a clear list of actions for your packaging, your suppliers and your customers.
Who it's for
- Manufacturers that pack and ship their own products
- Importers of packed goods from outside the EU, who carry the EPR obligation
- Packaging suppliers that have to issue Declarations of Conformity
DoC check: corrugated box, supplier AExample
- Manufacturer and packaging identifiedOK
- Signed and dated by a responsible personOK
- Substances of concern statedAsk supplier
- Reference to the applicable PPWR articlesMissing
Overall statusAmber: follow up before acceptance
Example only. Not a real supplier or a real result.
Packaging inventoryEvery packaging item you use or place on the market, with materials, weights and suppliers
Supplier DoCs and registerRequested, checked with our DoC tool and filed in one register
Design for recyclingLess material and empty space, mono-material where it works, and reuse where it pays
OEM requests and trainingAnswers to customer questionnaires, customer letters and in-house training
EPR registration and the formal sign-off of Declarations of Conformity are handled through our specialist compliance partner, with Proteqpack as your single point of contact.
A full packaging portfolio, ready for PPWR
As project lead since July 2026: packaging portfolio mapped, every European supplier asked for its Declaration of Conformity, a DoC register set up and each incoming declaration scored.
06 · Sourcing and supply
The right maker for each part of the pack
Once the design is approved, we bring in the maker that fits and follow up the deliveries, direct to your plant or drop-shipped from the producer. For Propagroup we work as sales agent in the Benelux.
Problems we solve
- A good design, but no supplier who can make it at the right price
- Several makers to manage for trays, dividers, boxes and bags
- The approved spec drifting once series orders start
Propagroup
VCI, barrier film and desiccants
Tray makers
Twinsheet and thermoforming
Box and divider makers
Cardboard, PP corrugated, honeycomb
Pooling partners
Pallets, KLT and sleeve packs for rent
Direct, drop-shipped or from stock
Series supply runs direct from the maker, drop-shipped to your plant, or from stock through Proteqpack Supplies, whichever fits your volumes and lead times.
Working together
Four ways to work together
Every project gets a fixed quote or a clear rate after the first visit or call. No surprises on the invoice.
Fixed-price project
A quote per packaging concept or project, with deliverables agreed up front.
Day or hour rate
For audits, tests, root-cause analysis and work that is hard to scope in advance.
Support agreement
Engineering or PPWR support on call, for teams that need a packaging specialist a few days a month.
Included with supply
When the packaging is supplied through Proteqpack, the engineering can be part of the price.
FAQ
Questions we often get
Do you work outside the Benelux?
Yes. Most customers are in the Netherlands, Belgium and France, and projects have also covered plants and supply routes in Germany, Italy, Romania and Mexico, and suppliers in Europe, Turkey, China and Vietnam.
Do I have to buy the packaging through you?
No. You can buy directly from the maker. If it suits you, we can also arrange series supply, direct, drop-shipped or from stock through Proteqpack Supplies.
Who owns the tooling for trays and blisters?
That is agreed per project, in writing, before any tooling is ordered: who pays for the tool, who owns it and where it is kept.
Can you test on our own parts?
Yes, that is the default. Prototypes are tried on your parts and your line, and transit, climate or dust tests are run through lab partners when the project needs them.
What does PPWR mean for our transport packaging?
Since 12 August 2026 your packaging suppliers owe you a Declaration of Conformity, and importers of packed goods carry the EPR obligation for that packaging. More requirements follow, including reuse targets for transport packaging from 2030. We help you see which of these apply to you and in what order.
How does the free DoC check work?
You upload one supplier Declaration of Conformity to our web tool. It checks completeness and the PPWR requirements and gives a green, amber or red result, with the points to follow up. There is no obligation.
How do we start?
Book a consult and send what you have: a drawing or photo of the part, the current packaging, volumes and the route. After a first call or visit you get a proposal with a fixed price or a clear rate.
Next step
Tell us about the part and the problem.
Send a photo or drawing, the route and the storage time. You'll get an honest view of what to change, and what to leave as it is.