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En savoir plus sur le secteur Emballages et papeterie :
The Major Role of Packaging The life cycle of a product does not end at the consumption stage and must address many issues. Each stage, from production to distribution in retail stores, to consumption, and finally to its end of life, must be carefully considered with the hope of a second life. At its root, the word "packaging" means the action of putting into a bale, a task carried out by packers responsible for grouping goods, luggage, and belongings into bales. For example, we all have the image of straw bales formed to be carried from the field to the barn. The word has remained, but nowadays, only fibers are delivered in bales. Within the supply chain, there are three different types of packaging. Primary packaging is designed to be a sales unit for the end user or consumer. Simply put, it is the tube that contains toothpaste, for example. Secondary packaging, on the other hand, primarily serves a logistical function. It is used to group consumer units for handling in batches, storage, etc. In order to optimize space and costs, these secondary packages are designed to fit the size of pallets, resulting in a precise number of sub-multiples. Finally, tertiary packaging involves grouping secondary packaging for logistical and handling purposes. Tertiary packaging often takes the form of pallets wrapped in film, crates, or a grouping of several cartons or other secondary packaging materials wrapped in film. Packaging as an Economic Actor Its importance can be measured by the numbers it represents. If we look at a national scale, packaging is the 8th industrial sector according to SESSI (2004). The packaging industry is a major economic activity, estimated to account for 2% of the GDP of developed countries, second only to the agri-food industry. We can see the extent of the power of our French factories. France is the 6th largest producer of cardboard and paper in Europe. One notable example is the Mayr Melnhof Blendecques cardboard factory, located in the north of France, which is the largest producer in its field of activity. France is also the 3rd largest exporter of packaging in the world. We have a turnover of 19 billion euros for 2,000 establishments, and 122,000 people work in the industry. The packaging industry is the 8th industrial sector (SESSI 2004) in France, and our country accounts for 30% of this sector in Europe. The glass industry in France is mainly concentrated in a few heavy industries, while plastic industries are spread throughout the country, and wood industries remain artisanal and close to the main forests. Choosing Suitable Materials The first step is choosing materials, which is not a simple task as it is followed by the search for the right suppliers. The right material is crucial for the success of the final packaging design. There is a growing awareness of the environmental impact of packaging. Thanks to many discussions around less polluting solutions, new solutions are emerging. Many innovations are being developed to use more environmentally friendly packaging by minimizing waste and making them recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable. Slowly but surely, plastic and polystyrene are disappearing from our solutions, making way for greener options such as kraft paper, biodegradable plastic, cornstarch, cardboard, and palm leaf sheets. Taking into account the environmental aspect in the search for solutions is not only responsible but also makes sense for the general public, who are increasingly aware of these issues. There are many packaging manufacturing plants in France! La Source Française allows you to find your packaging supplier among its listed French packaging manufacturers.
En savoir plus sur le secteur Emballages et papeterie :
The Major Role of Packaging The life cycle of a product does not end at the consumption stage and must address many issues. Each stage, from production to distribution in retail stores, to consumption, and finally to its end of life, must be carefully considered with the hope of a second life. At its root, the word "packaging" means the action of putting into a bale, a task carried out by packers responsible for grouping goods, luggage, and belongings into bales. For example, we all have the image of straw bales formed to be carried from the field to the barn. The word has remained, but nowadays, only fibers are delivered in bales. Within the supply chain, there are three different types of packaging. Primary packaging is designed to be a sales unit for the end user or consumer. Simply put, it is the tube that contains toothpaste, for example. Secondary packaging, on the other hand, primarily serves a logistical function. It is used to group consumer units for handling in batches, storage, etc. In order to optimize space and costs, these secondary packages are designed to fit the size of pallets, resulting in a precise number of sub-multiples. Finally, tertiary packaging involves grouping secondary packaging for logistical and handling purposes. Tertiary packaging often takes the form of pallets wrapped in film, crates, or a grouping of several cartons or other secondary packaging materials wrapped in film. Packaging as an Economic Actor Its importance can be measured by the numbers it represents. If we look at a national scale, packaging is the 8th industrial sector according to SESSI (2004). The packaging industry is a major economic activity, estimated to account for 2% of the GDP of developed countries, second only to the agri-food industry. We can see the extent of the power of our French factories. France is the 6th largest producer of cardboard and paper in Europe. One notable example is the Mayr Melnhof Blendecques cardboard factory, located in the north of France, which is the largest producer in its field of activity. France is also the 3rd largest exporter of packaging in the world. We have a turnover of 19 billion euros for 2,000 establishments, and 122,000 people work in the industry. The packaging industry is the 8th industrial sector (SESSI 2004) in France, and our country accounts for 30% of this sector in Europe. The glass industry in France is mainly concentrated in a few heavy industries, while plastic industries are spread throughout the country, and wood industries remain artisanal and close to the main forests. Choosing Suitable Materials The first step is choosing materials, which is not a simple task as it is followed by the search for the right suppliers. The right material is crucial for the success of the final packaging design. There is a growing awareness of the environmental impact of packaging. Thanks to many discussions around less polluting solutions, new solutions are emerging. Many innovations are being developed to use more environmentally friendly packaging by minimizing waste and making them recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable. Slowly but surely, plastic and polystyrene are disappearing from our solutions, making way for greener options such as kraft paper, biodegradable plastic, cornstarch, cardboard, and palm leaf sheets. Taking into account the environmental aspect in the search for solutions is not only responsible but also makes sense for the general public, who are increasingly aware of these issues. There are many packaging manufacturing plants in France! La Source Française allows you to find your packaging supplier among its listed French packaging manufacturers.
