Monta chooses automation for sustainable packaging

Monta values the importance to its ESG policy, which is why they have a strong focus on making logistics processes more sustainable. Technology and innovation play a major role in this philosophy. Edwin van der Ham, owner and CEO of Monta, explains: “Serving so many different web shops with a broad variety of products requires flexibility, without losing your ability to manage a sustainable process. On top of the the sustainable measures within our own warehouses, we offer our customers the option of shipping via green carriers. We also provide our customers’ webshop systems with an Eco-button. This allows customers to select this option during the ordering process by choosing a slightly delayed delivery. This way, the parcels does not have to be sent immediately, but is saved for shipment a few days later. We also extend this strong focus on sustainability to the packaging of orders. An investment in sustainable fit-to-size automated packaging systems fits well with our ESG policy.”

The automated packaging solutions from Sparck Technologies have proven to be the right solution for Monta. The CVP Impack using 3D scanning technology to measure the dimensions of each order and then cuts a customized box from fanfold corrugate. The right-size cut box is then automatically folded around the order, sealed, and labeled to make it ready for shipment.

As more orders are packed fit-to-the-size of the product, it results in reduction in shipping volume. Together, both machines process about 5,000 orders per day. Edwin van der Ham continues: “Our job is to enable web shops to grow. The amazing thing about the packaging solutions from Sparck Technologies is that they not only offer a sustainable packaging process, but also speed up the order processing. They allow us to pack at lightning speed, many times faster than manual packaging. Large or small products, multi- or single-items, the machines can handle it all.” Monta reduces the amount of excess air in parcels by around 40% by using Sparck Technologies’ automated packaging machines, which has both a cost saving and a CO2 reduction benefit.

Arnoud Koopmans, International Sales Manager at Sparck Technologies, is delighted with the installation of the CVP Impack at Monta: “Monta has a clear scope on sustainable supply chain management. We are happy that we can support Monta in achieving its sustainable growth ambitions with our solutions for right-sized packaging.”

The CVP Impack at Monta’s warehouse in Lelystad was installed in the summer of 2022 and in Breda in March 2023. Both machines are equipped with a double induct station and two corrugate mills to ensure maximum throughput.