What materials can be repackaged?

PE, PP, PET, PVC, polyamide granulates, industrial chemicals in granulate form, granulated feeds and fertilisers. Each material is assessed individually for hygiene and safety requirements.

Does repackaging change material properties?

No — correctly performed repackaging does not alter composition or properties. We use clean equipment and packaging, and machinery is cleaned between different products.

Who provides the packaging materials?

The client can supply their own packaging or purchase it from us. We offer plain and printed PE 25 kg bags, type A/B/C big-bags (including ESD), cardboard and plastic octabins.

How much does repackaging cost per tonne?

Pricing depends on material type, output format and order volume. We prepare individual quotes on request. Contact: +48 664 135 005.

Is a small trial order possible?

Yes. Trial orders from 1 tonne are accepted so the client can evaluate quality before signing a framework agreement.

23.09.2024

Bulk Material Repackaging: Big-Bag to Bags

Name: SMIALA – PHS Magnum
Address: ul. Kościelna 9, Chorula, Opolskie, 47-316, PL
Telephone: +48 664 135 005

Bulk material repackaging screening at SMIALA terminal

At a Glance

Bulk material repackaging converts trade packaging (big-bag to 25 kg bags or octabins) without changing the material itself. SMIALA handles up to 50 tonnes per day. ISO 9001:2015.

What is bulk material repackaging?

Bulk material repackaging is the conversion of trade packaging format without altering the material’s composition or quality. Common operations at SMIALA:

Big-bag (1000 kg) → 25 kg bags — for customers needing small portions or manual dosing
25 kg bags → big-bag — consolidation of multiple small batches into one bulk transport unit
Big-bag → octabin (200–400 kg) — intermediate format for automated filling machines in factories

Why factories need repackaging

Most PE and PP granulates arrive in Europe in big-bags inside sea containers — the most cost-effective transport format. However, end-user factories often cannot use big-bags directly:

Automated filling machines — many injection moulding, extrusion and blow moulding machines have hoppers designed for 25 kg bags; big-bags require adapters or are incompatible.

Recipe weighing — composite production requires precise component weighing; 25 kg bags make manual portioning practical.

Rack weight limits — standard pallet racking holds 500–800 kg per location; 25 kg bags on a pallet is the safe and standardised solution.

Customer requirements — many buyers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland require delivery in 25 kg bags with specific label formats.

Screening before repackaging

On request SMIALA screens material by fraction before repackaging. Appropriate mesh size is selected per material specification. Separated fines are collected separately; many clients resell these as secondary material. Screening results are documented in the batch protocol.

Labelling and traceability

Every package produced during repackaging is labelled with: material name, batch number, net/gross weight, repackaging date, customer barcodes (EAN, GS1-128, QR) on request. Traceability is built into the ISO 9001:2015 documentation system.

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