The circular economy is increasingly influencing the way transport packaging is designed. In practice, this means growing demand for load carriers that are durable, reusable, suitable for closed-loop logistics and at the same time compatible with warehouse automation. These assumptions are addressed by Eurotec Move, a container designed for modern intralogistics and the requirements of highly repeatable processes.
The manufacturer states that the design was developed from scratch to meet the expectations of highly automated environments. The project is described by the philosophy "MOVE DNA: Modular. Optimal. Visionary. Efficient.", intended to reflect an approach to modularity, standardization and operational efficiency in material flow.
Among the needs Eurotec Move is intended to address are stable and repeatable guidance of the container in automated systems, which is expected to reduce the risk of errors and downtime. In terms of operating costs, a long service life is emphasized, resulting from durability and refined geometry, which is intended to reduce the frequency of replacing load carriers and support the creation of returnable loops. Attention is also drawn to process and product safety, including the availability of ESD variants and drainage options meeting FM/VDS requirements, as well as to ergonomics and organizational flexibility thanks to the possibility of dividing the interior into multiple compartments.
Variants, dimensions and material options
The Eurotec Move range includes solutions intended to match a container to a specific process, conveyor system and the type of transported goods. The containers are available in 600×400 mm and 650×450 mm formats, as well as in five heights: 170, 220, 270, 320 and 420 mm. According to the manufacturer, this is intended to enable the creation of compatible sets aligned with intralogistics standards.
Eurotec Move can also be configured in terms of material. In addition to standard PP, a recycled PP UIC version is available, as well as an ESD grade for applications where protection of components sensitive to electrostatic discharge is required. For facilities with specific requirements, drainage options in the base and/or side walls are provided, including variants compliant with FM Global and VDS requirements.
Internal organization and identification in automated processes
An important element of the system is the ability to organize the interior in detail. Reinforced guides on the side walls and in the base allow up to 16 partitions to be created, which is intended to enable transport of different types of components in a single load carrier. Depending on the application, dividers, inserts and optional lids are available, which are intended to increase safety and protect the contents during transport.
The product description also highlights extended identification capabilities, relevant for warehouses with a high degree of automation. The containers can be equipped with multi-sided IML labels, areas for laser engraving with a protective recess, and zones for applying barcodes and QR codes. This is intended to provide transparency and repeatable identification at each stage of the logistics process.
Industry applications
Eurotec Move was developed with further process automation in mind, including the use of AI-based solutions. The materials indicate industries where precision and repeatability are critical: electronics (ESD variant), automotive and components manufacturing, FMCG and high-throughput warehouses, contract logistics and e-commerce, as well as the pharmaceutical and medical sectors. In the latter case, attention is drawn to the possibility of production from virgin material in versions that must meet specific quality requirements.
According to the manufacturer, Eurotec Move is intended to combine durability, operational precision and integration with internet of things systems and AI solutions, while also taking material recycling into account. It is also stated that the use of recycled PP UIC is intended to support environmental targets while improving operational efficiency.
Eurotec Move is offered by the Utz Group as an example of how a circular approach can influence the circulation of packaging in logistics. The communication highlights, among other aspects, quiet operation on conveyors, flexible fittings and advanced identification options as elements aimed at automated environments.
