Procona reusable flower bucket by Pagter with bucket, collar, and lid.

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!

Procona Valencia reusable flower bucket by Pagter: bucket and collar
Full pallet with Procona Valencia flower buckets by Pagter with collar and lid.
White Procona Valencia flower bucket by Pagter with bunches of tulips
Procona Valencia reusable flower bucket with collar, and lid with strap band

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

  • Europallets 80 x 120 cm
  • Procona’s per laag: 8
  • Beladingsgraad: 100%
Pallet loading of Procona Valencia reusable flower buckets by Pagter on Euro pallets

Pallet load

Valencia on block pallets & auction carts

  • Blokpallets 100 x 120 cm
  • Procona’s per laag: 10
  • Beladingsgraad: 100%
Pallet loading of Procona Valencia reusable flower buckets by Pagter on block pallets or auction trolleys
Green Procona Amsterdam reusable flower bucket by Pagter filled with flowers
Close-up of flowers under the lid of a Procona Amsterdam flower bucket by Pagter

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 loading of Procona Valencia reusable flower buckets by Pagter on Euro pallets

Pallet load

Amsterdam on block pallets & auction carts

- Block pallets 100 x 120 cm /
40" x 48"
- Proconas per layer: 10
- Pallet load: 100%

Pallet loading of Procona Valencia reusable flower buckets by Pagter on block pallets or auction trolleys
Procona London reusable flower bucket by Pagter: bucket, collar, and lid
Procona London reusable flower bucket by Pagter filled with tulips
Procona London reusable flower bucket by Pagter with collar and lid, stacked on a supermarket cart

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%

Pallet loading of Procona London reusable flower buckets by Pagter on block pallets and auction trolleys
Black Procona Florida reusable flower bucket by Pagter filled with flowers
White Procona Florida reusable flower bucket by Pagter filled with tulips
Black Procona Florida reusable flower bucket by Pagter filled with bouquets
Black Procona Florida reusable flower bucket by Pagter filled with bouquets
Black Procona Florida reusable flower bucket by Pagter filled with bouquets

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 loading of Procona Florida reusable flower buckets by Pagter on Euro pallets

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)

Pallet loading of Procona Florida reusable flower buckets by Pagter on block pallets or auction trolleys

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

Procona reusable flower bucket of Pagter with collar and lid
Cardboard and plastic collars for the Procona flower bucket by Pagter

Collar

Lid for the Procona flower bucket by Pagter

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

Divider in half-filled Procona flower bucket to keep flowers upright

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.

Procona flower bucket elevated with top frame to hold longer flowers upright

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.

Procona bloemenemmer met bedrukte promotiekraag ter bevordering van verkoop

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.