Logismarket, the Industrial Directory.

1% of all tall pack loads collapse or are compromised during transit and never reach their intended destination. Each pallet of glass costs between £200 - £300, which means every pallet produced carries an additional burden of £2 to £3 each.

Loadhog identified this problem and developed the SmartStak system to address it.

The Smartpad is the basis for the SmartStak packaging system, used on both short and tall packs the Layerpads are equally re-usable, recyclable, hygienic and directly interchangeable.

Where the Smartpad differs from the conventional pad is in the profile. The waved edge not only provides the glass block with stability, but it also encourages bottles to migrate to the centre of the pad when subject to the vibration seen during transit.

In addition to reversing the trend of bottles moving outward from the pack, the Smartpad profile acts as a barrier when the pallet is subject to both drop and impact forces. The design eases unparalleled sweeping efficiency within the fillers, improves the safety of pack movement pre-strapping and is a significant factor in the elimination of bottle scuffing.

• Smartstak is the only assured transport system developed that considers the entire chain.
• Increases efficiency at both manufacturer and filler.
• Further reduces the demand for single use packaging (by increasing the stability of the tall pack load, vertical strapping and bagging can be eliminated).
• Increases vehicle fill (by increasing the stability of the tall pack load, an additional layer of empty glass bottles can be added per pallet).
• Significant cost savings.
• Improves H&S in the workplace and on public highways.