{"id":18646,"date":"2026-07-21T14:04:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T12:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/?post_type=ailati&#038;p=18646"},"modified":"2026-07-21T14:04:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T12:04:37","slug":"flexibility-for-large-scale-retail","status":"publish","type":"ailati","link":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/en\/ailati\/flexibility-for-large-scale-retail\/","title":{"rendered":"FLEXIBILITY FOR LARGE-SCALE RETAIL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ocrim and Paglierani\u2019s technological solution for the Pohronsk\u00fd Ruskov mill<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the flour market serving large-scale retail, the ability to adapt quickly to different packaging formats has become a strategic factor. Today, competitiveness is no longer driven solely by productivity, but by industrial flexibility, logistics efficiency and the ability to enhance product presentation on modern retail shelves. <br\/>This is the context behind the project developed for Pohronsk\u00fd Ruskov, a leading mill in the Slovak Republic. The request was both simple and ambitious: to implement a single integrated packaging line capable of handling preformed and pre-printed bags, single bags, shrink-bundled packs and case-packed formats, all within one coordinated system.<br\/>To meet this challenge, Ocrim and Paglierani designed a complete, high-performance packaging line combining high output with maximum operational versatility, enabling the mill to respond efficiently to changing market requirements.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Different packaging solutions for different markets<\/em><\/strong><br\/>The availability of multiple packaging formats is the result of precise commercial and distribution strategies.<br\/>Preformed bags were selected for their fast format changeover, a key advantage in dynamic markets where packaging specifications frequently change.<br\/>Case packing, on the other hand, is designed to enhance premium products. A solid, well-finished case contributes to stronger brand positioning and improved shelf perception within large-scale retail environments.<br\/>Shrink bundling represents the most straightforward and cost-effective solution, particularly effective in optimizing packaging costs and simplifying logistics handling. <br\/><strong><em>A high-capacity packaging line<\/em><\/strong><br\/>The line developed for Pohronsk\u00fd Ruskov also stands out for its industrial performance.<br\/>Production capacity reaches up to 200 bags per minute, corresponding to approximately 12 tonnes per hour in the 1 kg format.<br\/>Achieving this level of output requires not only accuracy in primary packaging, but also seamless integration of end-of-line operations. For this reason, the system is completed by a fully automatic palletizing and stretch wrapping system, designed to handle finished products efficiently and prepare them for distribution. <br\/><strong><em>Technology serving flexibility<\/em><\/strong><br\/>The result is a system that allows the Slovak mill to operate with a high degree of flexibility, meeting the demands of large-scale retail while maintaining high standards of productivity and packaging quality.<br\/>This project demonstrates how, in the milling sector, technological innovation is not simply about increasing output, but about developing complete industrial solutions capable of evolving alongside the market.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='video-responsive'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MLYN POHRONSK\u00dd RUSKOV - FLEXIBILITY FOR LARGE-SCALE RETAIL\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q1xnj7it02Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is an overview of the operational flow, from primary packaging through to the final logistics configuration.<br\/><strong><em>From filled bag to end-of-line operations<\/em><\/strong><br\/>Once filled, the 1 kg bag can follow two alternative secondary packaging routes, depending on logistics and commercial requirements.<br\/>When shrink bundling or case packing is required (10 kg format), the bags are conveyed either to the shrink bundling system or to the case packing line. The process includes:<br\/>\u2022 grouping of 10 bags;<br\/>\u2022 arrangement into two rows of five;<br\/>\u2022 formation of either a shrink-bundled pack or a 10 kg case.<br\/>This format represents the standard handling and distribution unit. <br\/><em>Alternative line for single bags<\/em><br\/>Alternatively, the 1 kg bag can be processed without secondary packaging. In the single-bag line, each bag is:<br\/>\u2022 flattened and oriented;<br\/>\u2022 marked to ensure batch traceability;<br\/>\u2022 inspected through quality control systems, including metal detection and check weighing, to ensure product integrity.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MLYN-POHRONSKY-1-1440x811.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18644\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7756055040159393;width:451px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MLYN-POHRONSKY-1-1440x811.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MLYN-POHRONSKY-1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MLYN-POHRONSKY-1-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MLYN-POHRONSKY-1-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MLYN-POHRONSKY-1-2048x1153.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MLYN-POHRONSKY-1-70x39.png 70w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MLYN-POHRONSKY-1-1920x1081.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MLYN-POHRONSKY-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Automatic palletizing and stretch wrapping<\/em><br\/>The next stage is automatic palletizing, which can involve:<br\/>\u2022 10 kg cases;<br\/>\u2022 10 kg shrink-bundled packs;<br\/>\u2022 individual 1 kg bags.<br\/>The units are arranged on D\u00fcsseldorf pallets (600 \u00d7 800 mm).<br\/>Once pallet loading is complete, the load is stabilized using a stretch wrapping machine, ensuring safety during handling and transport.<br\/><em>Final logistics configuration<\/em><br\/>The process concludes with the formation of the final logistics unit.<br\/>Two D\u00fcsseldorf pallets (600 \u00d7 800 mm) are placed on a Euro pallet (800 \u00d7 1200 mm). This configuration ensures:<br\/>\u2022improved load stability;<br\/>\u2022optimized transport space;<br\/>\u2022full compatibility with standard European logistics systems. <br\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ocrim and Paglierani\u2019s technological solution for the Pohronsk\u00fd Ruskov mill In the flour market serving large-scale retail, the ability to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":18643,"template":"","ailati_category":[2437],"class_list":["post-18646","ailati","type-ailati","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","ailati_category-ocrimade-worldwide"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ailati\/18646","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ailati"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ailati"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18643"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18646"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ailati_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ocrim.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ailati_category?post=18646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}