Under the guidance of Rick Opschoor and Leo Pals, the Pernis site adopted a new more sustainable-shipping innovation earlier this year: Drumclips. The Drumclip innovation is a prime example of an invention that improves upon the sustainability of Hexion’s transportation and packagin
Under the guidance of Rick Opschoor and Leo Pals, the Pernis site adopted a new more sustainable-shipping innovation earlier this year: Drumclips. The Drumclip innovation is a prime example of an invention that improves upon the sustainability of Hexion’s transportation and packaging.
In the past, Hexion utilized wooden pallets to secure the drums that were shipped out in trucks. The pallets were heavy and prone to breaking. Fractures in the wood could easily be missed, and the pressure of securing the pallets to the drums could cause it to spontaneously break while in route, creating a safety hazard for those involved in transport.
Drumclips are providing a safer working environment for Hexion’s associates and customers. The Drumclips are much easier to lift and have proven themselves to be successful at securing drums during shipment without breaking. Additionally, Drumclips are less expensive than the wooden pallets, giving Hexion significant cost savings. The adoption of Drumclips will also help to contribute to the circular economy. Drumclips are made from post consumed resins (PCRs), a form of recycled plastics, which helps give plastics a new purpose at the end of their life.
Those at Pernis are hopeful that Drumclips will continue to spread across the industry and become a standard. Already, truck drivers are keeping the Drumclips after unloading so that they can be used for their next drum shipment, showing how Hexion’s adoption of Drumclips is contributing to building a circular economy across the chemical industry in Europe.
