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McCall Refrigeration’s new crating system eliminates shipping mishaps
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Industry-wide concerns over the increase in equipment damaged in transit prompted McCall to enhance their own packing materials and processes. As a result, pallet construction has been redesigned to provide increased support and stability during the shipping process. In addition, the new honeycomb vertical panels eliminate adjacent freight from coming in contact with McCall equipment during the transportation process. Along with strengthening the packaging materials to better protect products, McCall’s redesign incorporates a higher level of recyclable materials. The wood pallets are constructed out of recycled materials utilizing only 10% of the content from virgin or non-recycled wood. The plastic used to wrap the reach-ins can also be recycled. The outer recyclable corrugated carton is manufactured with up to 35% recycled content; adhesives used in the corrugating process are water soluble, making the carton very environmentally friendly. The improved packaging system significantly reduces transportation and other handling associated with the reshipment of replacement products and parts. Jon O’Hern, product manager for McCall says, “The redesign will minimize inadvertent shifting of equipment in the shipping process, improve ease of handling by carriers and distributors, reduce freight claims, and ultimately get the reach-in to its destination with fewer shipping surprises and less affects on the environment.” For more information on this or other energy efficient McCall products go to www.mccallrefrigeration.com Manitowoc Foodservice is a subsidiary of The Manitowoc Company. As a global leader in the manufacture of ice machines, ice/beverage dispensers, commercial refrigeration equipment and more, Manitowoc Foodservice offers the broadest line of cold-focused foodservice equipment in the industry under the brand names of Manitowoc, Kolpak, Harford, McCall, Servend, Multiplex, McCann’s, and Koolaire. About The Manitowoc Company # # # |
PARSONS, TN –March 26, 2008 – From Los Angeles to Nashville, shipping heavy foodservice equipment from one point to another can be a nightmare. McCall Refrigeration has redesigned its packaging system to reduce product damage – no matter how bumpy the ride or how long the trip.