Labour & space-saving automation running in the heart of Melbourne’s retail scene

A leading Melbourne CBD retailer has revolutionised their waste process with a compact, automated cardboard baling system—without changing floor plans or adding staff.

Their old method was all too familiar:

❌ Time-consuming double handling

❌ Crates clogging storerooms

❌ Backlogs during peak trading

The solution? The AutoLoadBaler®. Now, cardboard is compacted on-site—as it’s unpacked.

Staff collect packaging using a custom trolley and feed it straight into the baler. No more crates, no more mess, no more delays.

“We used to have a one-week backlog during Christmas. Now, we’re ahead.”

- Store Staff Member

It’s not just a tool for waste; it’s a tool for better operations.

What They Gained:

✔ Faster processing, cleaner back-of-house

✔ Reduced manual handling

✔ Improved staff efficiency

✔ Fits in just 4.5m² of floor space

✔ Keeps up during retail peaks

Why This Matters Across a Retail Network: Rolling out the AutoLoadBaler at multiple sites could deliver:

 ✔ Reduced crate hire and transport costs

✔ Less staff time wasted on cardboard

✔ Fewer trucks = fewer emissions

✔ Meet sustainability targets

With local spare parts, rapid support and ongoing training from CEMAC technologies, they are covered now and into the future.

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