Case Study: BMP Medical Optimizes Packaging with Shawpak

BMP Medical’s current packaging method for their tissue grinders, utilizing pre-made pouches that are 72sq/in size, was inefficient in terms of material usage and labour requirements.

 

BMP Medical first met Shawpak at MD&M West Pack 2024 whilst seeking a small footprint thermoforming packaging machine. Shawpak’s compact 32-20 rotary thermoforming machine proved to be the ideal fit for BMP’s needs, offering the flexibility and efficiency required for their production process.

 

Shawpak's application engineers worked closely with the engineers at BMP Medical to design a unique thermoformed package to best suit the product whilst minimizing material usage. This also means more packs per case reducing the cost in sterilisation and shipping. This collaborative approach resulted in a package that was significantly smaller, 28sq/in, than the previous 72sq/in pre-made pouches, reducing material consumption by over 60%.

 

The implementation of Shawpak’s medical thermoforming packaging solution has provided substantial benefits for BMP Medical providing reduced material consumption resulting in cost savings and a smaller environmental footprint. Increased efficiency which will streamline operations and reduce staff by half over 1.5 shifts, this will allow BMP Medical to increase production without additional labour. Finally the combined reduction in material and labour costs significantly improves BMP Medical's overall cost-efficiency.

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