Digital Monitoring of RIKUTEC Totes with the Packwise Smart Cap

Durable, reusable, and digitally connected: RIKUTEC's industrial totes provide a reliable, long-lasting solution
for storing and transporting industrial liquids. They are especially valuable in industries with strict quality requirements, such as semiconductor manufacturing. By combining RIKUTEC totes with the Packwise Smart Cap and Packwise Flow 2.0, companies can monitor their containers remotely, improve fleet visibility, and streamline their operations.

RIKUTEC Totes: Designed for Multiple Uses

RIKUTEC's reusable plastic totes are designed for demanding industrial applications. Their durable construction makes them a reliable choice for companies looking for long-lasting, safe and resource-
efficient industrial packaging.

Key features include:

• Durable outer shell: Designed to withstand repeated use in industrial transportation and storage.
• UN certification: Approved for transporting applicable hazardous materials.
• Standardized dimensions: Compatible with conventional IBC dimensions, allowing easy integration into
  existing logistics operations.
• Built-in UV protection: Helps protect the container under relevant environmental conditions.
• Reusable and recyclable design: Supports more sustainable industrial packaging and reduces the need
  for single-use totes.

RIKUTEC's double-walled totes are particularly suitable for transporting high-value and sensitive liquids.
Their additional protective layer helps prevent damage and contamination, making them a strong choice
for chemical processing and semiconductor manufacturing, where maintaining product purity is critical.

Packwise Smart Cap: A Perfect Fit for RIKUTEC Totes

Beyond durability, digital container monitoring is becoming increasingly important in industrial logistics.
The Packwise Smart Cap is compatible with RIKUTEC totes and adds smart sensor technology to these
reusable containers.

One practical design feature is the dedicated recess in the top of the tote. The Packwise Smart Cap fits directly into this recessed area, allowing for easy, space-saving installation.

Because the Smart Cap sits within the recessed section, it is better protected and does not extend above the surrounding surface. This makes it easy to equip RIKUTEC totes with Packwise technology without compromising their practical design.

Case Study Solvay - RIKUTEC Totes in the Semiconductor Industry

The collaboration between Packwise and chemical manufacturer Solvay demonstrates how RIKUTEC totes and smart container monitoring work together in real-world industrial applications.

At its Bernburg facility in Germany, Solvay produces high-purity hydrogen peroxide used in semiconductor manufacturing. Since even minor contamination can affect product quality, the company relies on double-walled RIKUTEC totes made from high-purity plastic to transport these sensitive chemicals. The totes are used in dedicated, closed-loop systems to maintain product purity throughout the supply chain. To improve fleet management, Solvay equipped its RIKUTEC totes with the Packwise Smart Cap. Following a successful pilot,
the company expanded the solution across an entire customer's container fleet.

The collected data revealed valuable insights into container utilization:

• A complete container cycle took an average of 60 days.
• Containers spent approximately 48 days at the customer's facility.
• Of those 48 days, containers remained full and in storage for an average of 39 days.

These insights helped Solvay identify inefficiencies, improve container return planning, and make more informed inventory and production decisions. Improved traceability also helped reduce container losses and supported
a more efficient, cost-effective supply chain.

Track RIKUTEC Totes with Packwise Flow 2.0

RIKUTEC totes represent a significant investment, making effective fleet management especially important.
The Packwise Smart Cap collects valuable container data, including fill level, location, temperature, and movement. With Packwise Flow 2.0, companies can access this information in one centralized platform and monitor their equipped totes across multiple locations. This provides greater visibility into where containers
are located, how they are being used, and when they may be ready for pickup or refilling.

By reducing the risk of lost or misplaced totes, companies can protect their investment, avoid unnecessary replacement purchases and lower operating costs.

Real-time container insights also support more efficient delivery scheduling, inventory planning, and return logistics. For industries handling high-value chemicals or operating under strict quality requirements, such as semiconductor manufacturing, this additional visibility can make a significant difference. Companies can better anticipate demand, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and help ensure a reliable supply of critical materials.

Durable Totes Meet Digital Transparency

The collaboration with Solvay shows how RIKUTEC's durable, reusable totes and Packwise's digital monitoring technology can work together to improve industrial container management. By combining reliable industrial packaging with actionable container data, companies can reduce their container losses, optimize fleet utilization and improve transportation, inventory, and return processes. For industries where product quality, supply reliability, and cost efficiency are essential, smart container monitoring provides a practical way to
get more value from every tote.

Using RIKUTEC Totes? Make Them Smart with Packwise.

Contact our team to learn how Packwise can help you track your RIKUTEC totes, improve fleet visibility
and reduce operating costs.