One of our long-standing customers is MGR Foamtex, the leading European manufacturer of advanced aircraft passenger upholstery. The challenge when supplying shipping boxes is that no two orders are the same. Therefore, they need versatile packaging solutions.
Interior Airline Fittings with MGR Foamtex
Established in 1987, MGR Foamtex designs, manufactures and supplies innovative, lightweight and beautifully finished interior parts for many of the world’s top airlines. In addition to delivering a high-end aesthetic, their aircraft seating and panels increase passenger comfort and airline hygiene. If you’ve travelled long haul with British Airways, Qantas, Emirates and other top airlines, you may have sat on one of their bespoke finished seats!
Motivated by a holistic design philosophy MGR Foamtex works with seat manufacturers, airlines and design agencies to provide innovative, weight-sensitive and groundbreaking designs. Their team possesses a unique combination of technical, certification and manufacturing expertise in all aspects of Aircraft Upholstery Systems.
Their airline interior solutions include MGRSoftWall®, the world’s first padded vertical wall surface covering. This meets all heat release and smoke density requirements. With continuous development, there is now a 50% lighter MGRSoftWall® NextGen. Other interior options taking to the sky are MGRSafeWall™ an anti-microbial system and MPSHybrid, a cost-effective, yet super-premium, foam system.
We have worked with MGR Foamtex for over 20 years, supplying shipping boxes.
“We use Aylesbury Box because they are a reliable supplier who will go above and beyond to cater for our needs. The boxes they supply are of good quality and always delivered on time, which is critical in our industry.”
— Rob Young, MGR Foamtex
Void Fill for Versatile Packaging
The components shipped by MGR Foamtex are typically large and irregularly shaped. These premium quality items need to be carefully packed to ensure they are delivered in pristine condition. Therefore, void fill is the most effective method of protecting the products in transit. It fits around any shaped components, preventing movement in the box and additional padding and shock absorbency.
The challenge with holding a stock of void fill is space. Huge rolls of bubble wrap or bags of packaging peanuts are bulky. What’s more, they are not easy to handle. For this reason, we suggested the company install air cushion machines in their factory.
These compact machines inflate flat film rolls on demand and at speed. These require a small area in the packing station and the film is available in a range of air pillow sizes. They are neat, easy to operate and there is no waste. It’s the latest packaging solution in our range.
What Difference Do the Air Cushion Machines Make?
MGR Foamtex informed us that the primary advantage of installing the air cushion machines is that they are easy to use. That will always be a priority on a packing line. What’s more, they state it is a fast process, especially when they need large quantities of void fill.
Is the Film Sustainable?
With a focus on sustainability, we were keen to understand the credentials of the film used in the air cushion machines. Firstly, each pocket is 99% air and 1% material. The film is made from 50% recycled plastic, which can be reused and recycled. There is also the option of the EN13432 compostable film or paper cushions.
Versatile Solution for Packaging
If your company also produces a variety of products in differing shapes and sizes, void fill is likely to be the most effective way to protect your goods from damage. If you lack the space for bulky fillers or are fed up with sweeping packaging peanuts off the workspace and floor, an air cushion machine could provide a versatile solution.
For further information, prices and the opportunity to trial the machines, please contact us on 01296 436888 or enquiries@abcbox.co.uk
