The challenge
With tens of thousands of pallets circulating through production and supplier sites each month, the client was spending heavily on single-use packaging. Beyond the financial cost, the environmental toll was becoming harder to ignore: over 2,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions across a typical 3-year packaging cycle.
They didn’t just want better packaging — they needed a better system.
The solution
KRONUS introduced a Closed Loop Packaging System — a circular model built around reuse, repair, and smart logistics. The approach was simple in concept but powerful in execution:
Smart delivery
High-quality wooden collars and pallets were delivered to site.
Local recovery
Used units were collected, inspected, and repaired in a dedicated local hub.
Transparent reporting
Monthly performance reports ensured transparency and ongoing optimization.
Reliable restocking
Damaged items were minimized, tracked, and replenished predictably.
Warehousing and servicing were handled just 45 km from the client’s facility, ensuring rapid turnaround and minimal transportation impact.
The results
Financial performance (over 3 years)
By accounting for packaging still in circulation at the end of the cycle, total savings climbed to €3.4 million.
Environmental impact
Compared to a linear packaging model, emissions dropped by over 65% — from 2,284,500 kg CO₂ down to just 782,068 kg CO₂.
Operational reliability
Thanks to structured replenishment cycles and KRONUS’s service infrastructure, the client’s team gained full visibility into their packaging flows.
The takeaway
This is what happens when packaging becomes part of the solution, not just a cost to be managed. With KRONUS, the client moved from disposable logistics to a smarter, cleaner, circular model — and the results speak for themselves.