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FPC Introduces 'Urakata Tray' for Efficient Food Transport

Fujipco Inc. has unveiled its latest product, the 'Urakata Tray', tailored specifically for the transportation of food items from Process Centers (PC) to retail shops. In an era where labor shortages are becoming increasingly critical, this innovative packaging solution seeks to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure food quality simultaneously.

Background: Addressing Industry Challenges

Recently, businesses across multiple sectors have been grappling with the challenges posed by workforce shortages. Improving productivity and cutting costs have become urgent priorities. In the food industry, there’s a pressing need to harmonize 'workability' and 'taste' to create unique products efficiently while coordinating operations between PCs and stores.

Historically, transporting products from PCs to stores posed significant challenges. Items weighing up to 2 kg wrapped in plastic wraps risked being squished, necessitating extra cardboard for cushioning, which further inflates costs. In response to these growing concerns, Fujipco has developed the 'Urakata Tray'.

Features and Functions of 'Urakata Tray'

Tailored for Efficient Transport

The 'Urakata Tray' is specifically designed for transporting semi-finished products such as:

• - Breaded meats including Menchi-katsu, Tonkatsu, pork, and chicken.
• - Fresh seafood like fried horse mackerel, shrimp, and marinated fish.

Superior Transport Efficiency and Stability

1. Perfect Size: The tray fits seamlessly into standard containers (Type II shallow and deep crates), preventing movement during transport, thus facilitating stable and efficient delivery.
2. Robust Construction: Designed to withstand payloads of around 2 kg, the tray's structural integrity is ensured by thoughtfully designed ribs for reinforcement.
3. Stackable Design: By interlacing the trays, they can be stacked without crushing their contents, effectively doubling transport volume within the same container. The trays, when inverted, stack compactly for space-saving storage.

Ergonomic and User-Friendly Lightweight Design

Weighing just 34.2g, the Urakata 48-38 (71) is impressively lightweight compared to traditional stainless steel trays that exceed 1 kg. This ergonomic design significantly alleviates the burden for workers, including female staff, during transportation and handling.

Sanitary and Efficient 'Wash-less' Operation

Made from PSP material and designed for one-time use, the Urakata Tray eliminates the need for washing, freeing up labor resources for production tasks. This shift contributes to labor cost reduction and enhanced operational efficiency.

Fujipco's Commitment to Supporting the Food Industry

Fujipco aims to continue supporting the food industry from behind the scenes through the 'Urakata Tray', contributing to a more efficient and sustainable food provision.

Product Lineup

The company offers a range of other products to enhance food packaging solutions, promoting recycling and resource sustainability.

Company Overview

Founded in July 1962, Fujipco is Japan's largest manufacturer of simple food containers used in supermarkets and convenience stores. The company is committed to achieving a sustainable society through initiatives like the recycling of materials ('Tray to Tray') and the development of eco-friendly packaging that reduces CO2 emissions.

Location: Shinjuku Oak Tower, 6 Chome-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 163-6036, Japan
Representatives: Chairman Masamasa Sato and President Kazuyuki Yasuda
Website: Fujipco Website

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