Packaging that protects, integrates and returns.
Technical thermoplastic solutions for every link in your chain
We design and manufacture custom packaging for industrial, food and logistics environments. From the thermoformed tray to the complete returnable packaging system in a closed loop.
04
PACKAGING FAMILIES
+98
ROTATIONS PER UNIT
7
YEARS OF EREC SERVICE LIFE
100%
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
We don't sell boxes, we design systems
Each category addresses a different problem – the primary packaging that reaches the consumer, the technical packaging that protects industrial parts, the trays that circulate in the plant, or the complete system that returns to origin. We share the same engineering: technical thermoplastic, process-oriented design, and knowledge of the entire chain.
01. THERMOFORMED TRAYS
The base product of every logistics line
Thermoformed trays, boxes and tooling that circulate within the plant and between supplier and customer. Designed to withstand multiple use cycles, industrial washing and robotic handling.
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Dunnage trays with custom cavities for technical parts, positioning and protecting each component.
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Boxes and bins industrial stackable and nestable, compatible with KLT, GLT, europallet and containers
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ESD versions antistatic for electronics, plus surfaces prepared for repeated industrial washing
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Integrated identification by optional QR or RFID, ready for WMS systems and automation.
02. INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING
When a standard box is not enough
Custom protection systems for complex, bulky or critical parts. We replace EPS, PUR and manual fillers with controlled, repeatable and far more efficient thermoplastic structures.
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Design from scratch based on the technical analysis of the part, its geometry, fragility and logistics environment.
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Positions, secures and stabilizes the product, eliminating movement and reducing breakage in transport.
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Replaces traditional solutions such as EPS or PUR foams with repeatable and recyclable structures.
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Technical materials: PP, PE, ABS, ESD or recycled – selected according to each application.
03. RETURNABLE PACKAGING
When packaging is an asset, not an expense
Reusable systems designed for closed supplier-customer loops. Here we are not talking about sustainability as a marketing argument – we are talking about mechanical engineering applied to packaging and return on investment in less than 18 months.
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Multiple industrial rotations: up to 98 rotations per unit and 7 years of useful life.
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EREC (Reusable Packaging in Circular Economy) — service-oriented model with ownership retained by CTE and integrated reverse logistics.
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Box of Boxes (BoB): patented modular reusable and universal system, adaptable to any dimension.
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Wall to Wall: Just-in-Time supply direct to assembly line with closed-loop management.
Three models for three
types of circuit
Returnable packaging is not a single product but a range of models according to the depth of commitment between supplier and customer. CTE offers from the universal modular system to the complete closed-loop packaging management service.
Modelo 01 Model 01
Box of Boxes (BoB)
Patented modular reusable and universal packaging system. A first lid, a second lid and at least one tubular body are assembled to create a container adaptable to almost any dimension, in vertical or horizontal orientation.
- → Concatenation of bodies to achieve the desired length
- → Snap-fit closure, without tools
- → Polygonal or circular sections available
- → Applicable in logistics, transport, storage and domestic sectors
- → 100% recyclable at the end of its useful life
Modelo 02 MODEL 02
Technical returnable
Solution designed to operate in repetitive logistics loops between supplier and customer, where the packaging is owned by the customer. Intended for multiple industrial rotations and structural protection of technical parts.
- → Customer owns the packaging, CTE designs and manufactures
- → Geometries optimized for stacking and nesting
- → Compatible with KLT, GLT, europallet and custom container
- → Antistatic ESD versions available
- → Resistance to industrial washing and QR/RFID identification
Modelo 03 MODEL 03
EREC • circular economy
Reusable Packaging in Circular Economy. CTE moves from a product orientation to a service orientation: we own the packaging and manage its entire life cycle — design, manufacture, return and recycling at end of life.
- → Asset ownership retained by CTE
- → Reverse logistics integrated in the service
- → Compliance with Law 7/2022 on waste
- → Covers primary, secondary and tertiary packaging
- → 100% of the material reused by weight at end of life
Modelo 04 MODEL 04
Wall to Wall
Highly integrated logistics model: returnable packaging is not delivered to the warehouse but directly to the assembly line, in sequenced Just-in-Time format. CTE coordinates both supply and reverse logistics for returns.
- → Direct supply to line, without intermediate handling
- → Just-in-Time sequencing according to production pace
- → Return, cleaning and disinfection management
- → Reduction of intermediate inventory at the customer's plant
- → Closed-loop guarantee in critical circuits
9 - 18
MONTHS · ROI
The packaging pays for itself
+98
ROTATIONS / UNIT
The packaging pays for itself
7
YEARS · SERVICE LIFE
Versus 1 week for cardboard
-22%
WEIGHT VS. 2024
Applied ecodesign
We don't start from a catalog
We start from the technical problem. We analyze the part, its logistics environment, the associated risks and the cost objectives. From there, we design an optimized structural solution that turns packaging into a controlled, efficient and repeatable system.
Our approach combines product engineering and process know-how. We design in CAD with both mechanical behavior and industrial feasibility in mind — cushioning geometries, integrated reinforcements, controlled deformation zones.
Technical analysis
We study the part, its geometry, fragility and weight. We map the logistics circuit, associated risks and cost-per-rotation objectives.
CAD design
We model the solution with positioning, load control, impact absorption and volume optimization in mind. We validate mechanical behavior and manufacturing feasibility.
Material selection
PP, PE, ABS, ESD, recycled materials or technical compounds. The choice responds to use, transport conditions and customer requirements.
Prototype and validation
We manufacture prototypes on resin or aluminum molds for drop, vibration and handling tests. We iterate before committing to the final mold.
Production and service
Series production with batch quality control. In EREC or Wall to Wall model, we also manage reverse logistics and the complete life cycle.
Industries we serve
Automotive
Dunnage trays for mechanical components, seals and subassemblies. Tier 1-OEM with KLT/GLT protocols.
Electronics
Antistatic ESD trays for sensitive components. RFID traceability and compatibility with pick & place.
Food
MAP trays, blisters and FDA-certified containers. Multilayer with barrier to extend shelf life.
Pharma & Medical
Sterile trays, pharmaceutical blisters and validated packaging for in-vitro diagnostics.
Logistics
Reusable Wall to Wall and BoB systems for high-volume closed circuits.
Home appliances
Custom packaging for bulky and fragile parts. Replaces EPS and manual fillers.
Cosmetics
Presentation trays, blisters and sample packaging for primary and secondary packaging.
Heavy industrial
Solutions for bulky technical parts, machinery and large-format components.