Prinoa Dental differentiates itself through waste-free reusable shipping

Prinoa Dental

Prinoa Dental is one of the first companies to opt for reusable shipping with hey circle. Since September 2022, the Solingen-based dental company has been using reusable shipping boxes in size S and reusable shipping bags in size L. Particularly practical: The shipping bag not only serves for secure transport but also for the bundled return of empty packaging.

Sustainability in Dental Technology

Prinoa offers digital dental technology at the highest level. The company relies on state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and fast delivery times. Sustainability plays an important role here – from resource-saving production to the avoidance of packaging waste. The use of hey circle's reusable packaging is one of many steps to minimize their ecological footprint.

As a company, we see it as our responsibility to contribute to global climate protection. That's why we designed our processes from the outset with maximum sustainability in mind. From resource-saving manufacturing to waste avoidance in packaging – this is how we try to minimize our ecological footprint. And we are always on the lookout for even better, greener alternatives.

Marcus Kalb, Managing Director of Prinoa Dental GmbH

Why choose reusable shipping with Prinoa?

The decision to use reusable packaging was significantly influenced by dental technicians, who are responsible for unpacking and disposing of cardboard packaging. By using reusable shipping packaging, a large portion of packaging waste is eliminated.

Customer feedback shows: The system works smoothly. hey circle's packaging solution is actively embraced by some customers, while for others it is barely noticeable – a sign of seamless integration into the ordering process.

How the reusable cycle works

"Most reusable packaging providers have a very strict workflow for deployment and especially for the return shipping of the packaging. Usually, the packaging circulates individually between sender and recipient. We, however, collect the packaging from the customer over a few days to minimize the effort of return shipping for the customer and reduce incurred shipping costs,"

explains Marcus Kalb, Managing Director of Prinoa Dental GmbH, regarding the special

shipping cycle between his company and its customers.

  1. Receiving reusable packaging: Customers receive their order in a reusable box or bag from hey circle.
  2. Space-saving storage: The packaging can be folded and collected.
  3. Return shipping from ten packages: Customers automatically receive a return bag when ten packages have been collected.
  4. Free returns: The collected packages are placed in the return bag, sealed, and provided with the enclosed return label.
  5. Automatic pickup: The shipping service provider GO! picks up the return on the next business day – without additional effort for the customer.

Efficient shipping with GO!

Prinoa relies on GO! Express & Logistics' overnight service for shipping. Orders received by 6 PM are manufactured within 24 hours and delivered between 8 AM and 12 PM on the following business day. The reusable packaging is also collected by GO!.

Conclusion

By using hey circle reusable packaging, Prinoa reduces packaging waste while simultaneously simplifying the workload for dental technicians. The well-thought-out system works smoothly and offers a sustainable alternative to single-use cardboard boxes. Prinoa thus shows that digitalization, efficiency, and sustainability can go hand in hand.