Boxon Wins OBAL ROKU Award 2024
Boxon is delighted to announce that our collaborative effort with Vitesco Technologies (now merged into Schaeffler) and Volvo Cars has earned the prestigious OBAL ROKU 2024 award for our innovative packaging solution. This recognition highlights our commitment to sustainable and innovative packaging solutions that drive real-world impact.
OBAL ROKU is a national packaging competition in the Czech Republic that highlights excellence in innovation, creativity, and sustainability within the packaging industry. Certified by the World Packaging Organization, OBAL ROKU serves as a gateway to the prestigious WorldStar Packaging Awards, an international competition for the best packaging solutions.
Highlights of the Innovative Solution
The project optimized packaging for two types of water pumps, replacing plastic blister trays with recyclable, FSC-certified corrugated cardboard inserts and enhancing the overall packaging structure.
The new design delivers substantial environmental and operational benefits.
- Cost Efficiency: Higher Capacity, Lower Transport Costs
The number of units per pallet increased from 96 to 192 for one variant and up to 256 for smaller parts, significantly reducing transportation costs. - Environmental Efficiency: Reduced CO2 Emissions
This improvement is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 2,500 tons over the 7-year project lifecycle. - Operational Efficiency: Streamlined Production Processes
Boxon introduced a poka-yoke cut-out for the pipe, ensuring parts can only be inserted in the correct orientation. This enhancement minimizes downtime and errors during production.
We take immense pride in the creativity and collaborative spirit of our team, which serves as the driving force behind our continuous breakthroughs. Winning the OBAL ROKU award underscores Boxon’s outstanding performance in innovation and sustainability and motivates us to continue raising the bar. Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to delivering packaging solutions that combine economic efficiency with environmental value while further driving the industry’s shift toward sustainability.
