Nefab's Fiber-based Lithium Battery Packaging Solution Wins Gold at the Gold Pack Awards

Nefab, in collaboration with our partner Mpact, proudly announces that our innovative fiber-based lithium battery (LiB) packaging solution has won three gold medals at the prestigious Gold Pack Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa, in November 2024. This recognition underscores our commitment to sustainable packaging solutions in the lithium-ion battery industry.

Award Categories: Nefab's Gold Achievements

Nefab secured gold in the following categories:

Transit, Secondary Packaging & Industrial Electronics and Appliances
AfriStar (Best packaging produced in South Africa for Africa)
Best Paper or Board Pack (PAMSA)

The Winning Lithium-Ion Battery Packaging Solution

This sustainable packaging concept, designed for Polarium’s 250kVA lithium-ion batteries, was engineered by Nefab and manufactured by Mpact Limited. It meets rigorous standards, including an Edge Crush Test (ECT) of 13 kN/m, and replaces traditional polystyrene with recyclable corrugated materials, reducing CO2 emissions by 18% and landfill waste by 12%, according to GreenCalc.

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Key Benefits

Sustainability: Replaces polystyrene foam with paper-recyclable, highly engineered corrugated inserts. Thus, reducing CO2 equivalent emissions by 18% and landfill waste by 12%, according to GreenCalc*.
Dangerous goods classification: Designed to meet stringent safety standards, providing superior protection for lithium-ion batteries.
Local Production: Produced locally at the highest quality, ensuring short and sustainable supply chains.

The Jury Praises Engineering and Sustainability

The jury’s motivation highlighted the intelligent engineering and precision of the packaging design, stating that it replaces the need for environmentally harmful polystyrene packaging, thus contributing to sustainability goals.

"This locally manufactured and well-executed packaging solution is the result of clever engineering and great design, offering a fit-for-purpose solution to protect lithium-ion batteries throughout the post-production value chain."

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Partnership as the Key to Success

Ann Zetterström expressed her gratitude for the recognition, stating, "We are extremely proud of this achievement and would like to thank our customer Polarium and our partner Mpact for their outstanding collaboration in bringing this project to fruition. We also extend our thanks to VRV Logistics for their support in assembling and delivering the packaging locally."

Looking Ahead: Nefab’s Sustainable Packaging Solutions in Africa

This award reinforces Nefab’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in packaging solutions. The collaborative effort not only enhances product safety for Polarium’s batteries but also exemplifies Nefab’s strategic focus on global presence and local service. Moving forward, Nefab aims to leverage this success to explore further opportunities within the African market, enhancing its presence and offering advanced packaging solutions tailored to the region’s needs.

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