RF Technology
Plantera on a course of Sustainable Expansion
Plantera GmbH has reached a significant milestone in the development of its still young company history: at the end of February, the company moved to new premises in Altfeld/Marktheidenfeld, not far from the Kurtz Ersa headquarters. The move not only marks a physical change of location, but also a phase of scaling and growth for Plantera GmbH.
The move opens up new opportunities for the development partner and customer of Kurtz Protective Solutions to optimize its operational processes and further expand its technological infrastructure in collaboration with Kurtz Ersa. The change of location will enable Plantera GmbH to make its processes more efficient and take itself to the next level as a producer of sustainable packaging solutions.
In cooperation with Kurtz Protective Solutions, Plantera already expanded its production capacities last year by integrating an additional shape moulding machine type WAVE FOAMER M. Thanks to the tool it contains, the production rate has been increased many times over.
Expansion of the machine park to three Kurtz Shape Moulding Machines with RF technology
As part of the relocation and expansion of the site, Plantera has now put a third WAVE FOAMER M into operation this year. This new machine has been equipped with a special tool for the production of corn grit caps. These closures offer a sustainable and compostable alternative to conventional cork closures. The corresponding tool was developed in close cooperation between Plantera, Kurtz Protective Solutions, and T. Michel Formenbau.
Defining a standard product
range to increase efficiency
In addition to expanding production capacity, which gives Plantera a significant advantage in meeting customer requirements, it is equally important to standardize processes. This helps to reduce complexity and make workflows more efficient. Plantera GmbH has therefore decided to define a standard range for its CornPack products in order to strengthen and further expand its market presence. The range includes various products such as corner and edge protectors, thermoboxes, tins, corn semolina closures and transport and insulation boards.
The corner and edge protection products, for example, offer reliable protection against damage and are available in various sizes to suit numerous applications. The sustainable and innovative tins provide an alternative to conventional packaging solutions. The CornPack panels offer easy handling and are perfect as insulation panels or transport protection in various industries. Thermoboxes are a reliable choice for the safe transportation of temperature-sensitive goods. In the food sector, Plantera offers corn semolina closures that seal spice jars aroma-tight. These closures are perfect for various applications in the food industry.
Sustainable packaging solutions
The reliability, sustainability, and versatility of Plantera products make them the ideal choice for companies looking for sustainable packaging solutions. Despite the standard range, the Plantera team will continue to be available for individual products and projects. The move to new premises and the expansion of the product portfolio are decisive steps for the scaling and growth of Plantera GmbH. In addition, our partner can be very proud to have been awarded the gold medal as a young start-up in its first participation in the EcoVadis Sustainability Rating. This puts Plantera in the top 5% of all companies tested. The EcoVadis ESG rating evaluates companies worldwide in the sustainability dimensions of environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and procurement. This makes EcoVadis the largest provider of sustainability ratings for companies worldwide.
Together with our partner Plantera, we are
looking forward to new challenges and further growth.