IMA for: E-Commerce Discover our automated packaging solutions designed for the E-Fulfillment, Intralogistics and 3PL sectors.
IMA E-COMMERCE
All your packaging dreams fulfilled
Advanced packaging automation is necessary to help e-tailers improve both throughput and their cost position, as labor markets remain tight. To compete on this fast-moving market, and thanks to its 60-years packaging expertise, IMA designed advanced technologies to automate the packaging process.
The range of automatic box packaging machines dedicated to the E-Commerce, E-Fulfillment, Intralogistics and 3PL sectors showcases our commitment to innovation and efficiency.
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Box size reduction
Smaller cases, lighter cases
IMA E-COMMERCE closing modules enable a significant reduction in box size, leading to reduced dimensional (DIM) weight, lower shipping costs, significant freight savings and increased efficiency in truck loading (25-30% improvement). More boxes packed into a single truck means optimizing logistics and reducing transportation expenses. -
Plant efficiency
Optimise the space in your plant
One E-CO Flex integrated packing station can replace up to 10 manual packaging stations. Results in significant operational cost savings and frees up valuable plant space, promoting efficient facility utilization and allowing for an increase in manufacturing throughput. -
Paper-based materials
Paper-based protective solutions
The E-CO Flex family of machines promote sustainability through the use of paper void fill and water-activated tape (WAT), contributing to eco-friendly packaging practices. This recyclable reinforced paper packaging tape is used by top e-commerce players. It generates and immediate destructive bond, resulting in a tamper evident package.
Moreover, no scrap is produced during the case down-sizing and packaging is plastic-free. -
Reusable cases
The E-CO friendly alternative to cardboard boxes
Reusable cases are a significant innovation in the e-fulfillment sector, emerging in a complex but evolving landscape. On one hand, they offer a sustainable alternative to traditional cardboard boxes, with up to 20 reuses and being made from 100% recyclable plastic. However, their increased rigidity poses challenges for machinability compared to standard cardboard packaging. IMA E-COMMERCE has successfully validated the machinability of these innovative cases on its E-CO Flex series machines.
Top-notch solutions for E-Commerce industry
E-CO FLEX XL Box Forming Module
Case Forming
Case Closing
In partnership with IPG
Thanks to the partnership with Intertape Polymer Group, market leader for water-activated carton sealing tape, E-CO Flex features a Water-Activated Tape (WAT) head, which applies recyclable reinforced paper packaging tape used by top e-commerce retailers. The case can be securely sealed with just one strip on the bottom and one strip of the top of the box. An immediate destructive bond is generated, resulting in a tamper evident package.
IPG is exclusive distributor of the E-CO Flex in North America.
IMA E-COMMERCE is member of MHI
MHI stands for Material Handling Industry and it is a leading non-profit trade association representing the U.S. material handling, logistics and supply chain industry. Since 2024, IMA E-COMMERCE is part of the Solutions Community Group, a pool of Industry’s thought leaders on automation, software, hardware, equipment and services that support a fully integrated supply chain.
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