Case Study: How a Milk Bottle Wholesaler Reduced Breakage for UAE Brand

Client Background

The UAE dairy company was looking for a dependable milk bottle wholesaler to enhance the durability of their bottles and boost their distribution channel. The company needed special quality glass milk bottles which could withstand transportation of the bottles from the production centers to the supermarkets throughout the region.

The client's 1000ml clear glass milk bottles were customized with the classic round bottle, a wide shoulder design, embossed logo panel and a 38mm twist off finish. The reasons for picking Minghang were the high level of glass manufacturing, production quality, and our rich experience in providing food grade packaging solutions.

Challenge

The following can be expected in H3 2.1 High Breakage During Regional Distribution:

The client had complaints about breakage of the bottles during pallet transportation especially during the transfer of products from warehouses to retail outlets.

Cracks Near The Base of The Bottle

A few bottles were cracked around the lower portion of the bottle as a result of repeated handling, which resulted in loss of product and higher replacement expenses.

Cause Analysis

A detailed inspection and transportation simulation was carried out by our engineering team, which determined the root causes:

• Non-uniform thickness of the glass resulted in areas of stress concentration around the base, which lowered impact resistance.
• There was a need for existing packaging dividers to offer a more robust solution in order to reduce vibration and bottle-to-bottle contact during transit.

Solution

Bottle Structure (Reinforced)

An experienced milk bottle wholesaler, we optimized the bottle design, improved the glass distribution and enhanced the base transition area without adding much weight.

Improved Packaging System

We re-designed export cartons with high strength corrugated materials and made cell dividers to minimize bottle movement during shipping.

Durability Testing Program

To confirm transportation performance, drop tests, compression tests, and vibration simulation tests were performed prior to the mass production process.

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Result

The UAE dairy brand saw a reduction of over 68% in breakage, thus minimising product losses and logistics expenses. The better bottle design also enhanced retailer satisfaction and warehouse handling efficiency.

With Minghang as their long-term milk bottle wholesaler, the client not only obtained durable glass milk bottles, but also ensured a stable supply of quality milk bottles and a packaging solution that can meet the needs of long-term development.