WCA July 2017

Industry news

Partnership to supply Reelex payout tubes

❍ Reelex’s lineup of injection-moulded parts used in packaging

REELEX Packaging Solutions has reached an agreement to partner with Carris Reels, of Proctor, Vermont, USA, to manufacture, sell and distribute plastic Reelex payout tubes used in every Reelex ® package. For well over 30 years, Reelex has been a distributor of payout tubes around the globe, and has sold the injection-moulded parts via its Patterson, New York, facility. Reelex has begun transitioning licensees to purchase and receive their payout tubes through Carris. By mid-year, Reelex will no longer be selling or distributing Reelex packaging materials. “This partnership is a win-win for everyone involved, as it allows Reelex to focus on equipment and technology development, while Carris becomes a ‘one-stop shop’ for both Reelex and reel packaging materials,” said Timothy Copp, vice president of business development at Reelex. “As a leader in wire and cable packaging consumables, Carris shares the same mutual customers, which means that from the customer’s perspective the switch is simple. There are many great benefits for customers in this partnership, including superior logistics, distribution closer to their facilities, consolidation of shipments, improved customer service and more.” Initially, Carris will manufacture and distribute from its Vermont facility, but later in the year will begin stocking high-volume inventory at facilities closer to customers, including potential locations in North Carolina, Indiana, Canada and Mexico. Reelex payout tubes are divided into “Reelex I” and “Reelex II” product lines, and vary in length from 2" to 6". Reelex Packaging Solutions Inc – USA Website : www.reelex.com

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