In field lettuce packaging using 12-micron ultra-thin film to comply with the PPWR

Proven reliability and performance over 17 years

The technology behind this system goes far beyond a conventional wrapping machine; it is a comprehensive agricultural engineering solution built to last.

Durability in real-world conditions: A clear example of this longevity is found at the agricultural company Mählmann Gemüsebau, where a packaging unit has been operating continuously in the field for 17 years, maintaining wrapping precision and demonstrating an exceptional return on investment.

Continuous on-site processing: The platform handles harvesting, airtight individual wrapping, labeling, and palletizing directly in the field. This continuous workflow minimizes lettuce handling, preserves moisture, and optimizes delivery times to the distributor.

 
Technological Integration and Human Ingenuity in the Field

BrimaPack’s technological solution goes beyond a conventional sealing machine; it serves as a true mobile processing unit. By carrying out the entire process right at the field edge, double handling is eliminated, the lettuce is protected from temperature fluctuations, and commercial waste is minimized.

The system stands out for combining advanced industrial engineering with the agility required in agricultural operations. As the platform moves through the field, freshly cut lettuce travels directly to the packaging module, where 12-micron film wraps the produce, perfectly conforming to its shape without crushing the leaves.

Complementing this mechanized workflow is the operational ingenuity of the workforce: compact, intelligent auxiliary labeling systems allow operators to apply traceability and branding labels in real time, ensuring a clean, agile logistics process free of bottlenecks.

This is not simply a wrapping machine. It is a comprehensive engineering solution designed to operate in the field for decades and meet exactly what the market demands: maximum freshness for the end consumer with the lowest possible environmental impact.

Comparative Technical Analysis

Operating Parameter                 Traditional Process at Central Plant              BrimaPack Mobile Platform

Wrap Thickness                                        25-35 μm (PP/PE)                              12 μm (Ultra-thin PP)
Product Handling                              Multiple (Field + Warehouse)              Minimal (Single Flow on Farm)
Cold Chain Preservation                  Risk due to stops and route                           Optimal (Direct Packaging at Harvest)
PPWR Regulatory Adaptation                Requires packaging redesign                   Immediate full compliance.

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