ILIP S.r.l., an Italian company part of the ILPA Group, is a European leader in the production of thermoformed plastic and bioplastic food packaging. With over 50 years of experience in manufacturing innovative and sustainable food packaging and more than 4,000 B2B customers served in 58 countries, ILIP stands out for its commitment to a more sustainable future for the food industry.
In order to support production growth and improve logistical sustainability, ILIP needed to build a new automated warehouse near its production facility that could seamlessly integrate with the company’s internal systems.
The goal was double: eliminate transfers to external storage facilities—positively impacting the carbon footprint—and meet strict fire safety standards, essential to safely storing highly flammable plastic materials.
Moreover, ILIP was looking for a highly automated solution to optimise logistics through advanced systems, increase storage capacity, and perfect order preparation cycles for greater efficiency.
ROSSS designed and built a self-supporting automated warehouse for ILIP covering 13,500 m² (150 x 90 metres) and standing 35 metres tall, with a total volume of 460,000 m³.
The structure was completed in just 10 months and is directly connected to the production site, solving one of the client’s main logistical obstacles.
The warehouse has got 62,000 pallet positions and is built with 75,000 metres of upright columns and 200 km of beams. It is entirely managed by automated handling systems and protected by an advanced oxygen-reduction fire suppression system, which enhances safety while reducing energy and water consumption.
Thanks to the new automated warehouse built by ROSSS, ILIP achieved significant goals in terms of efficiency, sustainability, and safety.
Located close to the production facility, the warehouse completely eliminated the 8,501 transfers made in 2019 to external storage—equivalent to 283,380 kilometres traveled and 300,000 kg of CO2 emissions. This drastic reduction in emissions allowed the company to significantly improve its carbon footprint and strengthen its sustainability commitment, aligned with corporate values and market demands.
Beyond the reduction of environmental impact, the new warehouse permitted ILIP to:
The project delivered by ROSSS is a key milestone in ILIP’s growth and sustainability strategy.
A strategic investment for the future, thanks to a fully automated, safe, and low environmental impact structure. As a result, ILIP has significantly improved its competitiveness and strengthened its leadership in the food packaging market.
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