At BD Medical’s distribution center in Foros, North Carolina, every day is a high-stakes operation. With an average of 70,000 cases shipped daily to hospitals, every pallet matters — both for safety and customer satisfaction.
Enter Morrisette Packaging, whose expertise helped BD Medical implement a cutting-edge solution to streamline pallet handling, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency.
The Challenge: Wrapping Complex, High-Value Loads
Pallets at BD Medical aren’t your standard stacks. Many are:
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Extremely light but tall, making them unstable
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Irregularly shaped, with gaps and sharp edges
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Packed with high-value medical products that cannot afford damage
Previously, wrapping these loads required manual intervention: pickers would load pallets, manually operate the stretch wrapper, and ensure stability — a process that was time-consuming, physically demanding, and potentially risky.
“We needed a solution that could handle every load automatically, securely, and efficiently,” says Alvin Norman, Associate Director at BD Foros.
The Solution: Lantech SLA Automatic Stretch Wrapper
Morrisette Packaging installed a Lantech SLA automatic stretch wrapping system, a fully automated solution designed to:
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Integrate with print-and-apply outbound shipments
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Wrap pallets efficiently from top to bottom
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Secure light, irregular, or tall loads
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Reduce labor and improve safety for associates
With the SLA unit, pickers simply bring the pallet to the conveyor system. The wrapper then handles the entire process: applying a top sheet, advancing the load through the wrap zone, and sending it ready for outbound freight.
“Now every load has proper containment, from top to bottom,” Norman notes. “It gives us peace of mind that our products will reach their destination safely.”
The Impact: Efficiency, Safety, and Value
Since installation, the system has delivered tangible benefits:
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Faster, smoother pallet wrapping, allowing pickers to build pallets without splitting them
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Improved transportation efficiency, reducing the number of pallets needed
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Enhanced safety during installation and operation — with zero incidents among 90 visitors during the initial installation
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Better associate experience thanks to reduced manual handling and automation
“The capability of the Lantech wrapper has drastically improved the associate experience, and I know it will deliver great value to our customers,” Norman adds.
A Successful Partnership with Morrisette Packaging
BD Medical’s successful implementation showcases Morrisette Packaging’s expertise in providing:
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Full-service solutions for automation and material handling
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Integration with existing operations
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Professional installation and project management
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Ongoing support for future expansions
“It was a privilege to partner with Morrisette, and we’re looking forward to future projects together,” Norman concludes.
By combining technology, safety, and process optimization, Morrisette Packaging helped BD Medical improve operational efficiency while protecting high-value medical products — proving that the right packaging partner can make a critical difference.
