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December 16, 2005
For information contact: Miguel Baldwin (303) 329-8477, mbaldwin@expandos.com
www.expandos.com
ExpandOS Packages Peace of Mind with Grand Rollout of Incomparable Packaging System!
For CEOs and CFOs at companies that ship hundreds of breakable items daily, ExpandOS announces a pure and proven internal packaging solution. With more than 100 years of combined experience in engineering, worldwide shipping services, internal packaging and a relentless focus on damage-free delivery, ExpandOS offers relief in an industry where it is sorely needed: shipping of breakables.
Norwell Lighting Fixtures in Massachusetts needed just such relief. With exquisite glass and sensitive hand-dipped and plated metal finishes, damage in transit was an on-going issue. Jim Defley, Operations Manager for Norwell tried ExpandOS. which immediately solved the damage problem and added productivity and cost benefits across the wide Norwell product line.
“Damage has gone to zero since the implementation of ExpandOS,” says Defley.
“Employee training time was cut in half, and our packaging workspace requirements were drastically reduced.”
How do ExpandOS save space? ExpandOS stands for “expand on site”. ExpandOS start as a perforated flat sheet of paperboard that is put through a machine (called the Expander) that through a patented process ingeniously bursts and folds the paper to create three-dimensional 1 1/2-inch paper pyramids. The Expander feeds the resulting pyramids directly into a carton for shipping. One truckload of ExpandOS paperboard can be “expanded” to fill twenty-five truckloads of shock-absorbing, stabilizing, continuously protective material.
“I no longer have to worry about damage,” says Dan Decker, president of BrakeBuddy, an auxiliary braking system for towed vehicles, after he switched to ExpandOS. “Plus, I managed to save my employees from the poisonous fumes and chemicals associated with Expanding Polyurethane Foam.” [Expanding Polyurethane Foam is a popular carcinogenic packaging product that requires users wear extensive protective gear.] ExpandOS is environmentally-safe (recyclable and biodegradable) and people-friendly.
Decker continues, “As a bonus, ExpandOS dramatically cut costs by reducing packaging time from two and a half minutes to only 25 seconds!” Decker also utilizes ExpandOS brandability and prints his logo on each individual paperboard pyramid - a unique way to differentiate the company and reinforce customer satisfaction.
FedEx also certifies ExpandOS a winner. FedEx developed a tough challenge for ExpandOS: ceramic toilet protection. ExpandOS was seeking to protect ceramic toilet tanks and bowls through simulated stacking pressure from a hydraulic press, followed by an hour of tough vibration, and finally FedEx’s stringent general simulation test of ten consecutive drops from thirty inches. All tested packages (tanks and bowls) survived - no scratches, chips, cracks or rattles – 100% damage-free!
FedEx’s Larry Rutledge said: “I believe we have accomplished something significant today…I have not seen this [toilet] product pass this test with most other packaging materials”. Rutledge continued, “ExpandOS has exhibited some very intriguing properties and I am very excited to find more applications.”
To celebrate the rollout of ExpandOS, the team is now offering a free onsite demonstration, including packing 100 boxes on your site. More information on the free trial can be found at www.expandos.com or 1-866-909-6266.
ExpandOS is a product of Vertex Internal Packaging Solutions, a Colorado company.
[See attached fact sheet for details.]
ExpandOS – Packaging peace of mind
 How does it work?
The paper pyramids are specifically designed to cling together using all three sides, all six corners and all thirty-eight fingers. Other cushioning elements include a network of circular holes that minimize added package weight and enable the elements to further interlock. After the space-saving paperboard sheets are converted to the small paper pyramids and fed into the shipping box, it’s like they are “activated”, and they immediately seek out the product surfaces and each other to stabilize the product in a turbulent shipping environment. The pieces will adjust, realign and reorganize themselves with their neighbors in a layer around the product(s) during transit to provide a reliable, safe haven that diverts unwelcome energy away from the product. The pieces work together to suspend the product, absorb shock and allow minimal movement during shipping. Each machine can expand enough specialized paper to pack up to 1,000 boxes in a typical shift.
What are the real benefits?
Space-saving – Because the pyramids are created at the point of use, the paper sheet storage requirements are typically 1/25th the space needed for pre-expanded materials. We don’t want you wasting valuable space that could be used to make your operation more efficient. ExpandOS are designed to expand on site, as needed.
Time-saving – The system’s free-flowing nature dramatically reduces package assembly time. We’ve got product protection covered so you have extra time to focus on your goals. ExpandOS are universally protective so you gain time by not having to make tough packing decisions. You also gain back the time you used to spend on training because the ExpandOS system is so easy to use. Plus, the ExpandOS system puts ExpandOS directly into the shipping carton, so you become even more efficient.
Versatile and Easy to use - The system is quick and easy to use and is well-suited for products of various shapes, sizes, weights and fragility. ExpandOS are universally protective so you gain time by not having to worry about tough packing decisions. You also gain back the time you used to spend on training because the ExpandOS system is so easy to use.
Cost-saving – It’s a single component system, so there’s no need for the additional cost of wraps, sheets, tape or dividers. Because it’s easy to use and flows into the box without need for other steps or special gear, it also reduces labor costs. One of the biggest cost savings is due to reduced damage and damage-related insurance claims. ExpandOS understands the pressures you’re under to free up money for new initiatives, and the ExpandOS system is designed to save you money in countless ways. From reduced labor costs to tremendous reduction in damage and related costs, ExpandOS is completely focused on making a positive impact on your business.
Provides proven product preservation and protection – This product has been tested and proven a winner against the most stringent industry (ISTA and ASTM) standards. It preserves and protects your shipments without using bigger boxes, multiple steps or more material. ExpandOS is relentless in our focus on damage-free delivery! Each and every ExpandOS element works together to personally carry your product safely to its destination.
Environmentally friendly and non-toxic – no toxic chemicals like many packaging solutions and no protective gear is required. The packaging elements are recyclable and biodegradable. We care about the safe delivery of your products, and are also concerned for the safety of your employees. We appreciate the joy a healthy environment can provide, and we support recycling.
An available resource – The expander machines are manufactured and available now, and paper is a readily available resource compared to some chemical products where on-time delivery and regular availability is not guaranteed. We know your needs can change quickly, and ExpandOS are designed to be ready to respond at any time. Plus, the universal protectiveness of ExpandOS makes any change in your product line easier to handle.
Brandable – Your logo printed on each element gives your brand visibility and an association with reliable, protective packaging and improved customer satisfaction. There’s nothing better than hearing “thank you” from your customers. When your logo is printed on the most protective internal packaging material available, ExpandOS gives you the opportunity to leave your mark as you demonstrate the kind of care and reliability they will appreciate.
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