An innovation that gets tin toys safely to their destination
Those who love the legendary Tin toys from Märklin knows that this is where tradition meets the highest level of craftsmanship. For generations, the detailed miniature trains, steam locomotives and carriages have fascinated collectors and train enthusiasts worldwide. But even a brand with such a glorious past has to reinvent itself time and again - not only in terms of the variety of models, but also in the Production and logistics.
A look behind the scenes of Märklin production in Göppingen and Hungary reveals the enormous care with which each individual piece is manufactured. And it was precisely this precision that presented the company with a major challenge: how can the sensitive components be protected during production and transportation?
This is where SSI SCHÄFER Plastics comes into play - and with them a Customized packaging solutionwhich helps Märklin to almost completely eliminate transportation damage.
Craftsmanship meets packaging innovation: a partnership with history
The passion for attention to detail is omnipresent at Märklin. Lovingly handcrafted in the workshops Miniature works of artwhose nostalgic design evokes memories of times gone by. It is precisely this elaborate manual work that brings with it a special challenge: the components must be transported undamaged through various stages of production.
Before the collaboration With SSI SCHAEFER, this was a major challenge: sensitive paintwork was damaged and delicate parts suffered from mechanical stress. This not only meant higher reject rates, but also unnecessary costs and delays in production.
The solution? A specially developed blue transport box that was tailored precisely to the requirements of Märklin production. After two years of intensive development work, the time had come: A packaging solution that reduced transport damage to almost zero!
More protection, less damage: further development with foresight
Märklin and SSI SCHAEFER did not want to leave it at that. Standing still is not an optionwhen it comes to further optimizing quality and efficiency. Following the successful introduction of the blue transport boxes, both companies set themselves a new challenge:
How can we further improve protection for Märklin's steam locomotives?
The result: a new, yellow box with an innovative plug-in system that has been specially developed for these sensitive models. These boxes set new standards in terms of Safety, efficiency and sustainability:
| Perfect fit | Maximum protection | Durable & resource-saving |
| The plug-in system fixes each locomotive exactly in place. | Even more sensitive parts remain undamaged. | Reusable transport boxes save packaging material and reduce waste. |
The new yellow box is another example of the Innovative cooperation between Märklin and SSI SCHAEFER. Two companies that combine tradition and progress and are constantly breaking new ground.
Conclusion: Security for legends
Whether blue or yellow box - One thing is certain: the legendary Märklin models!
This success story shows that Tradition and innovation do not have to be a contradiction in terms. Märklin remains the world market leader for tin toys because the company not only sticks to the tried and tested, but is also open to new, smart solutions.
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