Fashion by Strand
Free baler trial became indispensable
After a 30-day trial period with a B20 cardboard baler, Fashion by Strand found it indispensable. They experienced significant time savings on cardboard handling, a tidier warehouse, and reduced costs for the collection of cardboard waste.
From Challenges
Challenges
- Cardboard waste took time to fold, cut and fill into bins
- Cardboard took up too much space on the floor
- Expensive in working hours and collections
To Benefits
Benefits
- Cardboard is filled directly into the cardboard baler and is time-saving
- Increased efficiency with cardboard handling directly at the source
- The warehouse is tidy and safer to move around in
- Fewer collections of cardboard waste provide savings
With Bramidan
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Baler B20
From trial period to final purchase
Fashion by Strand experienced rapid growth, and with the increase in the number of orders came a rising amount of cardboard waste. An area of the warehouse was dedicated to the many cardboard boxes and took up space that should really have been used for stock and packing stations. It was taking up space, creating clutter, posing a safety risk, and was a time thief.
A solution was needed, and when they came across the opportunity to try a Bramidan cardboard baler for 30 days, they seized it. It quickly became clear to Christina Paulsen, director at Fashion by Strand, that the yellow machine had become an indispensable part of their workflow.
On day 31, the machine was still there. The trial period was over, and the company chose to invest in the cardboard baler – an investment that would prove to be of great benefit to both the company and the employees.
A solution was needed, and when they came across the opportunity to try a Bramidan cardboard baler for 30 days, they seized it. It quickly became clear to Christina Paulsen, director at Fashion by Strand, that the yellow machine had become an indispensable part of their workflow.
On day 31, the machine was still there. The trial period was over, and the company chose to invest in the cardboard baler – an investment that would prove to be of great benefit to both the company and the employees.
Bramidan cardboard baler revealed the time consumption
Before Fashion by Strand got a cardboard baler on trial, all handling of cardboard waste was done manually. The many cardboard boxes received from suppliers filled with clothes had to be folded and then carried out to the bins. The cardboard waste was therefore handled twice – a real time-waster.
However, it was only when the cardboard baler became part of the workflow that the employees realised how much time they had previously spent on a task that did not create value. Suddenly, they had time available that they did not have before. One permanent employee was given responsibility for the machine, and in this way, the handling of cardboard was reduced to one employee instead of involving everyone in the warehouse.
However, it was only when the cardboard baler became part of the workflow that the employees realised how much time they had previously spent on a task that did not create value. Suddenly, they had time available that they did not have before. One permanent employee was given responsibility for the machine, and in this way, the handling of cardboard was reduced to one employee instead of involving everyone in the warehouse.
The result spoke for itself – now there is expansion
In addition to the time they saved, Fashion by Strand also gained more space in the warehouse. The many cardboard boxes are now compact cardboard bales ready for collection. The cardboard baler has resulted in visibly increased efficiency, but has also been cost-saving in terms of fewer collections of cardboard waste.
“There is no doubt that we have been incredibly happy with our B20. In fact, we have been so pleased that we have now ordered its big brother to further increase efficiency,” says Christina Paulsen.
“There is no doubt that we have been incredibly happy with our B20. In fact, we have been so pleased that we have now ordered its big brother to further increase efficiency,” says Christina Paulsen.
After our 30-day trial period, we had no doubt that we wanted to keep the cardboard baler. Cardboard no longer lies around taking up space on the floor, and we now spend much less time handling our waste compared to before.
Christina Paulsen
CEO, Fashion by Strand
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Baler B4 Textile
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Baler B5 Wide
The B5 Wide is characterised by a wide filling opening of 1 metre. It is specially designed to handle bulky materials.
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Baler X10
A compact baler with high capacity and an unmatched 10-tonne press force. Low height and small footprint make it easy to install.
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Baler B20
A flexible baler for cardboard, paper, and soft plastic. A wide filling opening for large boxes and retainers to prevent in-chamber material expansion.
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Baler X25
The X25 is equipped with long stroke cross cylinders for a stable compression and superior press force. Expect a high bale weight.
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Baler X30 LP
The X30 LP has a low overall height in combination with a high compaction force.
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Baler X30
A baler for many types of materials. Bulky boxes and expandable plastic are no problem for this high capacity and large feed baler.
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Baler B30 Wide
Enjoy easy loading with the extra wide filling opening. There is no need to fold even large cardboard boxes.
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Baler X40 Wide
The X40 Wide is a low profile baler with a wide filling opening, high press force, and heavy duty construction.
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Baler X50
The X50 is designed for users, who demand a superior heavy-duty machine with focus on operational reliability and safety.
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Baler B50 XL SD
The B50 XL with a semi-automatic Sliding Door is an extra-large baler. Enjoy easy loading due to the wide door and deep chamber. Stack bales 2 and 2 for optimal truckloads.
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Baler B4
The B4 is packed with nice extra features that you don’t find in other small balers. Enjoy high compaction and automatic bale ejection.
VERTICAL BALER
Baler B4 Textile
Compact clothes and textiles into transport friendly bales with no risk of ripping.
VERTICAL BALER
Baler B5 Wide
The B5 Wide is characterised by a wide filling opening of 1 metre. It is specially designed to handle bulky materials.
VERTICAL BALER
Baler X10
A compact baler with high capacity and an unmatched 10-tonne press force. Low height and small footprint make it easy to install.
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Baler B20
A flexible baler for cardboard, paper, and soft plastic. A wide filling opening for large boxes and retainers to prevent in-chamber material expansion.
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Baler X25
The X25 is equipped with long stroke cross cylinders for a stable compression and superior press force. Expect a high bale weight.
VERTICAL BALER
Baler X30 LP
The X30 LP has a low overall height in combination with a high compaction force.
VERTICAL BALER
Baler X30
A baler for many types of materials. Bulky boxes and expandable plastic are no problem for this high capacity and large feed baler.
VERTICAL BALER
Baler B30 Wide
Enjoy easy loading with the extra wide filling opening. There is no need to fold even large cardboard boxes.
VERTICAL BALER
Baler X40 Wide
The X40 Wide is a low profile baler with a wide filling opening, high press force, and heavy duty construction.
VERTICAL BALER
Baler X50
The X50 is designed for users, who demand a superior heavy-duty machine with focus on operational reliability and safety.
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Baler B50 XL SD
The B50 XL with a semi-automatic Sliding Door is an extra-large baler. Enjoy easy loading due to the wide door and deep chamber. Stack bales 2 and 2 for optimal truckloads.












