Zeus Packaging has unveiled the Apollo Pallet Wrapping System, poised to revolutionize the pallet wrapping sector, especially in the context of food and beverage packaging.
This innovative system is engineered to reduce plastic consumption by up to 60%. Consequently, it saves time, cuts costs, and significantly minimizes businesses’ carbon footprint & Scope 3 Emissions.
The Apollo Pallet Wrapping System empowers businesses with real-time data on wrap usage. This functionality enables informed decisions and optimized operations, crucial for maintaining efficiency in food and beverage packaging.
By integrating high-performance nano-technology films produced by Zeus and leveraging a global agreement with Noxon, this system is tailored for optimal performance. It includes specialized data collection sensors embedded within the pallet wrapping machinery, providing vital real-time information to the Apollo monitoring software. As a result, the Apollo Pallet Wrapping System not only cuts costs and reduces plastic usage but also enhances holding force stability, effectively mitigating issues related to collapsing pallets.
To showcase the benefits of the Apollo Pallet Wrapping System, Zeus is offering free audits to companies. These audits demonstrate precisely how much time, money, and resources could be saved through adoption of this advanced wrapping technology.
Key features of the Apollo Pallet Wrapping System include:
- **Real-time data tracking:** Apollo enables you to monitor essential metrics, including film net weight per pallet, real stretch wrap per pallet, meters used per pallet, pallets wrapped per roll, and the total number of pallets produced during any specified period.
- **Optimized efficiency and reduced waste:** Designed for maximum wrapping efficiency, Apollo minimizes waste, thereby enhancing operations while upholding high standards of packaging performance. Its nano stretch film has been proven to increase stretch capability by up to 300%.
- **Integrated solution:** The system consists of cutting-edge machinery, intuitive software, and high-performance films manufactured by Zeus. Notably, the only cost incurred by the customer is for the film they utilize.
“The Apollo Pallet Wrapping System represents a fundamental shift in pallet wrapping performance & sustainability,” stated Keith Ockenden, CEO of Zeus Packaging Group. “By focusing on the true cost per pallet, we’re helping businesses balance cost-efficiency with environmental stewardship. The system was originally designed to expose the ‘cheating’ practices prevalent within our industry, where businesses sell film by weight rather than value. Many poor practices have short-changed customers. The Apollo Pallet Wrapping System offers 24/7 monitoring, empowering users to target continuous improvement effectively.”
Zeus’ Apollo Pallet Wrapping System transcends traditional software solutions; it embodies a movement towards sustainable packaging. By adopting this eco-conscious approach, businesses can significantly reduce plastic usage and waste, promote innovation, and take concrete steps towards a greener future, particularly in food and beverage packaging.
A prominent UK/European retail sports brand initially trialed the wrapping system and reported: “We faced numerous issues with our old wrapping systems, including broken parts, inadequate support, inefficient wrapping performance, and excessive waste. The innovative features of the Apollo system from Zeus captured our attention last year. Promising no capital expenditure costs and complimentary servicing and support, we decided to test it. Nine months later, after evaluating seven machines across two sites, we are highly satisfied with the results and transitioning all our pallet wrapping technology to Apollo.”
“Thanks to Zeus’ expertise and the efficient performance of Noxon machines, we reduced our plastic waste by 40%. The reporting features of the Apollo system provided precise tracking of film usage data across all machines. This enabled effective stock planning for machine stretch. Previously, our stretch was around 180-220%; now, with the Apollo system, we’ve achieved over 260% stretch, reducing our film usage by 8.4 tonnes annually. The support from Zeus has been exceptional, marked by quick response rates, high engineer availability, and a strong willingness to assist in all situations.”
