Delicate automotive equipment demands kid glove treatment

Catalytic converters
are big business
DELICATE MAY not be the word that springs readily to mind when describing machinery
used in the manufacture of a variety of automobile components, but for specialist company Mitchell Packers it goes to the heart of their expertise.
The company has been involved with TMS South Africa for some time, doing all the packaging of automotive machinery for Toyota and Mercedes Benz. The machines are manufactured in Boksburg and shipped to the companies’ coastal manufacturing plants.
While 80% of the units are locally distributed, some of them have also been exported to India, says marketing manager Deirdre Mitchell. And the mode of transport clearly defines the methods used to secure the cargo.
A recent project involved a major contract with Mitsubishi for the movement of vehicles in kit form to be assembled in India. “We packed all the boxes, and once again the delicate
nature of the cargo demanded kid glove treatment to ensure that it arrived in the pristine condition in which it was shipped.”
A recent contract, which came to the company through its exposure in FTW, involves the packing of catalytic converters for Kabu SA, a German based company which has set up its local office in Pretoria. The cargo is destined for Germany, and Mitchell Packers not only does the physical packing but has designed boxes in such a way that the space is optimised. “Our solutions go beyond pure packaging, finding ways to contribute positively to the customer’s bottom line.”