Client: AutoParts Group GmbH | Industry: Automotive | Region: Europe
The Story
A German Tier-1 automotive supplier was using wooden dunnage to transport sensitive painted body panels and interior trim to OEM assembly plants. The wood splintered, absorbed moisture, and caused scratches and compression damage. Each shipment had a 4-6% damage rate, and the single-use wood created disposal costs at every destination.
Rulowin engineered a complete reusable dunnage system based on PP honeycomb panels with custom fabric lamination. Each insert was CNC die-cut to the exact part geometry, providing stable, scratch-free nesting for 50+ reuse cycles.
Within 12 months, AutoParts Group eliminated wood dunnage from the target supply loop, reduced damage-related claims, and cut packaging waste to near zero.
By the Numbers
92%
Damage Reduction
Fewer part damage claims vs wooden dunnage
50+
Reuse Cycles
Average lifespan before end-of-life recycling
4-6%
To Near Zero
Damage rate improvement on inbound shipments
60%
Weight Reduction
Lighter dunnage vs plywood alternatives
The switch to Rulowin honeycomb dunnage transformed our inbound quality. Damage claims dropped immediately, and our OEM customers noticed the cleaner, more professional presentation.
Klaus Weber
Quality Director, AutoParts Group GmbH
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