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A New Global Packaging Solution

Last April, Arnco customers received a  pleasant surprise. It was at this time that Arnco forged a partnership with Schuetz container and created a new global package.

The new totes offer new liners, easy pick-up, and better drainage.
Arnco has been using totes since they first became available. Originally, 330-gallon carbon steel tanks were used, but they proved problematic. We then switched to composite totes, which is what you see today; a 275-gallon (1000 kg) plastic liner nestled in a metal cage with a wooden or metal pallet.

Today, Arnco ships its products in brand new bottles that virtually eliminate contamination. The A-side products are still moisture-sensitive and need to be handled accordingly, but as long as a desiccant is used, there should be no problems. To  help avoid cross contamination, the A-side totes now have red corners, and the B-sides have white corners. This provides a visual reminder to connect the right couplings and it minimizes the possibility of a clogged or contaminated pump. Now, all you have to worry about is getting the empty totes picked up.

Arnco’s new procedure for having "empties" picked up has been improved as well.

When 4 empty totes are accumulated at one location, simply fill out the "Schuetz Ticket"(see example) and fax it to 908-595-9618 in the US. International customers please refer to the ticket for other fax numbers. The totes will be picked up within 5 business days. If you are in a remote location, the wait may be slightly longer.

One quick way to help your bottom line out is to use all of the product that is in each tote. This is important because 1 inch of liquid is equal to almost 7 gallons, or 56 pounds of potential profit! If a customer returns just 4 totes with 2 inches of product in each tote, $500 is wasted. To avoid this, tilt the totes forward by inserting a wood block under the back of the tote to use as much as you can when filling. If there is only a small amount left over, you can drain the totes using the drain nozzle and mix the "A" and "B" sides and then let it solidify. If there is a significant amount left, the material should be drained through a filter into a new tote. If you need assistance in setting up a "draining system", please contact your technical representative.

Arnco’s new packaging solution is just another illustration of our effort to put our customers first. Thank you for your patience during the transition period and let us know if there is anything we can do to make your flatproofing program better.

Article by: Joe Negrey, Director of Operations