Case Study: Polyester strapping saves money

THE PROBLEM

A large lumber mill customer that turns trees into dimensional lumber had been using ¾ x .023 regular duty steel strapping at a cost of 5.6 cents per foot. They were spending a large amount annually on steel strap. The customer was interested both in saving money on their strapping and also in finding a safer material to use. 

Green Polyester Strapping

THE SOLUTION

We recommended a substitution to 5/8 x .035 Polyester strapping. This material had a cost of just 1.6 cents per foot, a savings of over 71% per year. The customer needed a total of five sets of strapping tools in order to run the polyester strap. 

We showed them an assortment of battery and pneumatically operated tools. Even after paying for the start-up tool cost, the customer still saved 71% in the first year alone. 

 

LET'S RECAP

  • Spending way too much money annually
  • Steel strapping dangerous to use
  • Labor is up due to time consuming process

Switching to a polyester strapping and purchase 5 sets of tools. 

  • Strong and durable product, works just as well as steel
  • Polyester less expensive than steel
  • Much safer for workers
  • Savings of 71% on product plus labor
Not sure if you saw the pattern in this case study..... 71%. That's a huge savings, even after the start up tool cost. When you think steel and plastic, you usually think that steel is going to be a stronger material. When it comes down to the right application and saving money, plastic strapping can be a major cost saver.

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