SMI: Towards a greener packaging

The research is a confirmation of the fact that the great worldwide debate concerning sustainability of packaging solutions has become a key factor in the growth strategies of food and beverage manufacturers.

Environmental sustainability and innovation go hand in hand

Environmental protection is a primary objective, that can be achieved only through the joint action of companies and consumers. Companies are increasingly introducing technical innovations in order to produce in an environmentally friendly manner, while consumers are adopting lifestyles and behaviors capable of preserving the environment and enabling the collection and recycling of empty packaging.

Connected with the environment

SMI has always been at the forefront of the design of innovative and flexible packaging machines for handling the packaging process efficiently and in an environmentally friendly manner. For instance, shrink tunnels of shrink wrappers have been re-designed in key green, adopting several technical innovations that allow to save on electricity and improve the quality of the packs produced.

The new shrink tunnels by SMI stand out for many new design features:

• the electrical cabinet has been installed in a longitudinal position with respect to the direction of travel: greater thermal insulation is ensured, therefore there are less heat dispersion and savings on electricity consumption;

• the longitudinal position is more ergonomic; an aspect that ensures easier and faster access by the operator and which translates into greater optimization of the production process and savings in maintenance and management costs;