Returnable Packaging Specialists

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ISO 90012000 CERTIFIED

• Returnable Packaging Specialists

2620 Centennial Road Suite S. Toledo, Ohio
43537 419-842-0309 Fax [phone] www.lamarpack
agingsystems.com
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Solar Packaging Options
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• August 2008

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Solar Packaging Design Parameters
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• Requirements
• Quick closure method
• Vapor barrier for exports
• Returnable PKG must stack
• Warehousing must stack 3 high
• Exports must comply with ISPM
• Design must be universal throughout PNA MFG
  facilities
• Packaging system must comply with BP safety
  parameters for handling

• Design Parameters
• Varying glass size
• 17 x 39 to 24 x 48 typical
• Up to 86 x 102 (odd size)
• 3mm or .125 thick glass
• 4000 lbs typical gross weight
• 125 150 lites per pack
• Stackable 3 high in warehouse
• Stackable 2 high for transit
• High volume returnable packaging
• Low volume disposable packaging
• Packaging must accommodated robotically loading
  glass
• Conventional fork truck material handling
  equipment W/ 4 opening
• Unloading glass
• Robotically
• Manually

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Option 1 Solar Rack
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• Cons
• Expensive option gt600 imported
• Heavy to handle
• Low return pack density
• Over sized for glass lost space
• Does not solve tin orientation concern

• Pros
• Long Life 20 yrs
• Proven Design
• No required maintenance for return use
• No ISPM-15 concerns for Exporting
• Stackable 3 high (depending on size)
• Outside storage capable

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Option 2 U Rack Design
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• Pros
• Inexpensive
• Proven Design with First Solar
• Simple securement
• Good return pack density for exporting
• Long Life durability
• Stackable 2-3 high (depending on size)

• Cons
• Requires maintenance for return use
• Wood Components must be replaced subject to
  handling
• Does not solve tin orientation concern
• Inside storage only

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Option 4 L Solar Rack
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• Pros
• Inexpensive Proven Design with NSG
• Simple securement
• Good return pack density for exporting
• No maintenance required for reuse
• Footprint accommodates multiple sizes of glass
• Stackable 3 high (depending on size)
• Outside storage capable

• Cons
• Durability may be questionable
• Securement System must be tested
• Does not solve tin orientation concern

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Option 5 - Auto End Cap
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• Cons
• Limited Life 10 trips
• Heavy to handle poor ergonomics
• Requires maintenance for return use
• ISPM-15 concerns for Exporting
• Inside storage only

• Pros
• Inexpensive Proven Design
• Simple
• Stackable 2 high (depending on glass size)
• Good return pack density
• Solves tin orientation concern

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Option 6 L Rack EU Design
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• Cons
• Limited Life less than 5 trips
• Heavy to handle
• Requires maintenance for return use
• ISPM-15 concerns for Exporting
• Does not solve tin orientation concern
• Not stackable
• Poor return density nestable
• Inside storage only

• Pros
• Inexpensive
• Simple Design
• Easily adapted to multiple sizes

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Option 7 Composite Crate
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• Pros
• Inexpensive
• Knocks down for easy return
• Simple securement clips together no banding
  required
• Good return pack density for exporting
• Moderate Life durability 10 to 15 trips
• Solves tin orientation concern
• Stackable 3 high (depending on glass size)

• Cons
• Requires set-up labor for reuse
• Wood Components must be replaced subject to
  handling
• Closing time may be longer than stillage racks
• Inside storage only

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ISO 90012000 CERTIFIED

• Solar Packaging Specialists

2620 Centennial Road Suite S. Toledo, Ohio
43537 419-842-0309 Fax [phone] www.lamarpack
agingsystems.com
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