Multinational Logistics Company Solves Outdoor Storage Issues with Heavy-Duty Pallet Covers
Case Study: Furniture Manufacturer Reduces Plastic Waste with Reusable Stillage Wraps
Client: Mike Napthine
Region: UK, Europe, USA
Solution by: Palband – Reusable Solutions for Reliable Logistics
Overview
For a multinational logistics company, storing empty containers outdoors created a constant headache. Whenever the containers were needed for loading electrical products, staff faced the same problem, each one was soaked through, requiring hours of drying and cleaning before use. The process wasted valuable time and resources while slowing down operations.
Looking for a durable, long-term solution, the company asked Palband to design branded, reusable covers that would protect containers from the elements and speed up turnaround times.
- Excessive Plastic Waste: The sheer volume of shrink wrap used on every stillage—across thousands of deliveries—generated a significant amount of single-use plastic waste. This clashed with the company’s growing focus on sustainability and their commitment to reducing environmental impact.
- Inconsistent Application: Shrink wrap was often applied unevenly across sites and by different teams, leading to unpredictable levels of security.
- Product Damage: Inadequate or loose wrapping occasionally allowed heavy boxes to shift during transport. This led to goods arriving damaged or, in some cases, completely unsellable—impacting both customer satisfaction and financial performance.
Our Solution
Palband supplied a set of custom Heavy-Duty Pallet Covers built from UV-stabilised, waterproof PVC580 fabric. Each cover was tailored to the client’s container dimensions, ensuring a snug fit and consistent protection against rain, dust, and debris.
The design included Velcro-opening sides for quick access, document wallets for identification, and branding in the client’s corporate colours and logo. The covers provided an immediate improvement, containers could now be stored outdoors in all weather without water ingress, eliminating drying time and reducing handling delays.
“Our aim was to remove the hassle completely,” said Mike Napthine, Client Solutions Lead at Palband. “The covers protect the containers year-round and present a clean, professional look every time they’re used.”
The Results
- Outdoor storage now fully protected from rain and contamination
- Over two hours saved per batch by eliminating drying and cleaning
- Branded, professional presentation with consistent colour and logo finish
- Long-lasting, UV-stabilised PVC ensures durability and value over time
“Palband’s heavy-duty pallet covers solved a long-standing issue for this logistics company, keeping containers dry, clean, and ready for use in any weather,”
Mike Napthine, Client Solutions Lead, Palband.
