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Orora Packaging Solution (OPS) addresses this challenge with a combination of specialized design, advanced packaging technology, and automated packaging equipment. OPS assesses wine products, creates a sustainably focused, custom design, and manufactures the optimal packaging materials in the shortest period possible.
“With our end-to-end packaging solutions and services, we ensure that our clients’ end-consumers are able to get their wine bottles safely, in minimal but attractive packages,” says David Forrest, VP of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), OPS.
OPS applies state-of-the-art packaging processes to create the perfect balance between aesthetics and sustainability. OPS dedicates a team of highly trained winery experts to function as an integral part of its customer’s packaging department to coordinate all packaging processes, from initial package design to the supply of packaged products.
OPS’s advanced facility also produces customized bottles of any form, size, and design. Whether the packaging solution in need is simple or complex, OPS ensures the packaged product always stands out on the retail shelf and delivers a positive customer experience. In addition, OPS ensures that no unnecessary space or material is wasted in the packaging process, with the aim of reducing the overall carbon footprint.
OPS provides tailored solutions to all types of wine businesses. Even if the customer decides to fill and pack the beverages themselves, OPS partners with them to provide cutting-edge packaging equipment, from single machines to fully automated production lines.
Before shipment, OPS conducts ISTA-certified quality testing on the packaging solutions to verify their adherence to all regulatory requirements and ensure their alignment with sustainability goals.
With a focus on simplified collaboration with customers, OPS is currently developing a personalized e-commerce platform, where customers can assess the specifications of a variety of packaging solutions and services offered, and order everything they need. Whether it’s a 50-case or a 100,000-case producer, OPS ensures its customers are at the forefront of the sustainability movement with eco-friendly packaging. OPS is showing that sustainability can be achieved even while growing profitability, inspiring an increasing number of wineries to embrace future-sighted packaging solutions.
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Company
Orora Packaging Solutions
Management
David Forrest, Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Description
Orora Packaging Solutions serves the winery sector by providing a wide array of corrugated products, including custom and stock packaging materials, facility supplies, equipment and automation, and primary packaging services
The Flexi-Hex® sleeve is a unique and patented product designed to safeguard items during transportation. Constructed from paper, it features a honeycomb design that is well-regarded for its durability. This hexagonal cell structure not only offers exceptional protection for delicate products but also delivers a versatile sleeve that can be utilized in various industries for different purposes.
"We are excited to bring Flexi-Hex's patented, sustainable solutions to the North American market. Flexi-Hex is a great fiber-based alternative to plastic and foam that has extraordinary protective properties," says Chris Bradley, Chief Marketing, Design & Sustainability Officer of Orora Packaging Solutions.
"Orora's extensive distribution capabilities in North America and their focus on sustainability made them the perfect choice as a go-to-market partner. Our design teams are already collaborating on a range of custom solutions for Orora customers," says Sam Boex, co-founder of Flexi-Hex Ltd.
Orora has made the complete range of Flexi-Hex sleeves, which are 100% plastic-free, available across its distribution network. This initiative aims to support progressive companies in transitioning from plastic-based solutions to more sustainable options like Flexi-Hex. The product line consists of Flexi-Hex and Flexi-Hex Air sleeves, offering a straightforward selection. The core range of sleeves (Mini, LITE, MID, and XL) is crafted from recycled paper, providing a sturdy solution for transporting items across various industries, including beverages, homeware, tools, tiles, candles, kitchenware, and surfboards of all sizes and shapes. The Air Sleeve, available in four sizes, is made from recycled tissue paper and is ideal for shipping smaller and delicate items such as cosmetics, electronics, CBD bottles, and glassware.
This collaboration between Orora and Flexi-Hex reflects their shared commitment to reducing the environmental impact of plastic and driving positive change within the packaging industry.