Sustainability and cost efficiency
Procona
Procona keeps flowers fresh from producer to consumer. The reusable Procona flower bucket is not only sustainable, but it also increases the efficiency of your delivery and packing process. With the sturdy, reusable Procona you make a responsible choice for both the economy and the environment. Due to their rectangular shape and perfect stackability, they also provide better loading capacity than round buckets.
Cut flowers in Procona have hydration and ventilation during transport, which means less waste. Procona therefore combines sustainability with (cost) efficiency!
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Valencia
For growers, exporters/importers and wholesalers
Width x depth:
30 x 40 cm / 11.8" x 15.7"
Height:
25 - 35 cm / 9.8" - 13.8"
Standard color(s):
Black and white
Reusable:
80 - 100 times
The Valencia, the largest type of Procona, is an excellent option for growers, exporters/importers and wholesalers. More flowers per package means lower transport costs. And the quality of the flowers remains better in our packaging: less damage and higher turnover!
Pallet load
Valencia on Euro pallets
- Euro pallets 80 x 120 cm
- Proconas per layer: 8
- Pallet load: 100%
Pallet load
Valencia on block pallets & auction carts
- Blokpallets 100 x 120 cm
- Procona’s per laag: 10
- Pallet load: 100%
Amsterdam
For intensive use
Width x depth:
30 x 40 cm / 11.8" x 15.7"
Height:
25 - 35 cm / 9.8" - 13.8"
Standard color(s):
Green and white
Reusable:
∞
The Amsterdam Proconas, the same size as the Valencias, are really intended for intensive use. They are stronger and more robust, which makes them very suitable for internal transport at the nursery, for example. A solid option for frequent use!
Pallet load
Amsterdam on Europallets
- Euro pallets 80 x 120 cm /
31.5" x 48"
- Proconas per layer: 8
- Pallet load: 100%
Pallet load
Amsterdam on block pallets & auction carts
- Block pallets 100 x 120 cm /
40" x 48"
- Proconas per layer: 10
- Pallet load: 100%
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London
For use in supermarkets
Width x depth:
30 x 33 cm / 11.8" x 12.9"
Height:
25 - 30 - 35 cm / 9.8" - 11.8" - 13.8"
Standard color(s):
Black
Reusable:
80 - 100 times
The London, a medium-sized Procona, is perfect for supermarkets. There are enough flowers in London Procona's to present a nice full display. With its 'Retail Ready' design, the flowers can be sold straight from the Procona, without the need for repackaging or cutting off stems. Easy and efficient!
Pallet load
London on block pallets & auction carts
- Block pallets 100 x 120 cm / 40" x 48"
- Proconas per layer: 12
- Pallet load: 100%
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Florida
For use in supermarkets and flower shops
Width x depth:
24 x 30 cm / 9.4" x 11.8"
Height:
18 - 25 - 35 cm / 7.1" - 9.8" - 13.8"
Standard color(s):
Black and white
Reusable:
80 - 100 times
The Florida, our most compact Procona model, is an excellent choice for supermarkets and flower shops. With their 'Retail Ready' feature, the flowers can be sold directly from the Procona, without the need for additional steps such as repacking or cutting off stems. Moreover, the flowers look beautiful when presented in one of our handy displays. Practical and attractive!
The Florida is also used for export, especially for smaller quantities and sales markets. The Florida 18 has been specially developed for short flowers such as daffodils, short roses, anemones and hyacinths.
Pallet load
Florida on Euro pallets
- Euro pallets 80 x 120 cm / 31.5" x 48"
- Proconas per layer: 14 with containers protruding 4 cm / 1.6"
- Pallet load: 105%
(13 Floridas = 96% pallet load)
Pallet load
Florida on block pallets & auction carts
- Block pallets 100 x 120 cm / 40" x 48"
- Proconas per layer: 17 with containers protruding 2 cm / 0.8"
- Pallet load: 102%
(16 Floridas = 96% pallet load)
How does it work
The Procona system
Procona is a packaging and transport system that keeps flowers fresh from grower to consumer. The system consists of the following components:
1.
A Procona flower bucket (for single or multiple use) in which the flowers are in water
2.
A protective collar, available in multiple heights, made of cardboard (single use) or plastic (reusable)
3.
A lid with ventilation openings (single or multiple use) on which Proconas can be stacked
Collar
Lid
Products
Procona collars and lids
The collars are an important part of the stackable Procona system. The collars are available in multiple heights, so there is the perfect collar for every stem length. You can choose from recyclable cardboard or plastic collars.
The single-use cardboard collars are FSC certified, which contributes to forest conservation and a healthy environment. For heavier conditions (and for complete reusable packaging) there are our strong plastic collars made of polypropylene PP5, which can be reusable up to 40-50 times and come in transparent white as standard. Other colors are available on request.
All Procona collars are printed as standard with the Procona name and height and the recycling symbol. For a personal look, we also offer custom printing, available from a minimum quantity. In this way, the collar can also serve as a display.
For more information about customization and prices, please contact us.
Once the Procona is filled with flowers, the lid is placed on the top edge of the collar that fits into the rim of the flower bucket. Then, the flower bucket, collar, and lid are securely fastened with a strap, which allows the entire package to be lifted.
Thanks to ventilation openings in the lid, fresh air flows into the Procona, while the moist, warm air from the flowers escapes. As a result, even Proconas in the middle of a full pallet are well ventilated and the contents remain visible for inspection without the need for unpacking. The ridges on the lid ensure that a Procona placed on top easily slides into place and remains stable.
Advantages
01
Sustainability
- Procona is a reusable packaging (reusable 80-100x)
- Less to no waste through reuse
- Circular by using 50% regranulate and 100% recyclable at end of life
- Savings on transport and CO2 due to better pallet load up to 25%; demonstrable by Life Cycle Analysis tool
02
Cost reduction
- Saving on labor; Procona is Retail Ready
- Savings on transport; up to 25% better loading
- Savings on packaging; by reusing Procona's, plastic collars and lids
- On average 4% less flower loss due to better protection
03
Quality
- Flowers stay fresh with water during transport
- Flowers stay fresh through hydration and ventilation
- No damage during transport and processing
- Procona is sturdy, stackable and nestable
04
Personalization
Proconas with:
- Own color
- Printing
- Barcode / QR code
05
Logistics
- Procona is stable and stackable
- Procona is sturdy so that stacking with other products on a pallet is possible
- Due to hydration and ventilation, it is very suitable for transport over longer distances
- Optimal loading on pallets and carts
Accessories
Partition
Our reusable divider is a useful tool to ensure that all bouquets in your Procona remain upright, right down to the last bouquet. It is easy to attach to the edge and works with all Procona's. This divider offers an efficient and simple solution for a neat presentation of your flowers.
Topframe
The topframe raises the Procona by 15-25 cm / 5.9"- 9.8", perfect for transporting and displaying flowers with longer stems. They are available for both Florida and Valencia/Amsterdam Procona's, giving you the flexibility to customize your presentation. The topframe offers a practical solution that contributes to an effective and attractive display of your flowers.
Promotional collar
Enhance the presentation of your flowers by adding a personalized promotional collar to the London Procona. With a customized text, logo or image on this presentation collar, sales are extra stimulated.
Sponge
For air freight that does not allow free water, Procona sponges offer a solution. These sponges ensure that your flowers remain hydrated for 1 to 2 days during (refrigerated) transport, so that they arrive in optimal condition.
Hanging frames
Hanging frames for Danish trolleys are available for Procona Florida, Valencia and Amsterdam. These hanging frames make transport, storage in the cold room and presenting your flowers a lot easier and more efficient.
