Ardeca & Scaldopack: custom solutions that work
Ardeca saw growing demand for 20-liter bag-in-box packaging. To meet this demand, they sought a reliable partner to develop filling solutions.
About Ardeca
Ardeca is a family-owned business specializing in the trade of oils and lubricants. With 50 employees and an annual turnover of 22 million euros, the company has established itself as a key player in the industry. Their unique strength lies in processing small production volumes starting at 600 kilograms—something few competitors can offer.
The company exports to 65 countries and operates seven fully automated filling lines. In addition to their five own brands (Ardeca, Arxon, Power, Booster, and Panboy), they also handle private label production for external clients.
“We have doubled our volume in eight years. We have combined a well-thought-out growth strategy with a strong marketing approach.”
Bruno, Ardeca
The challenge
Ardeca saw growing demand for 20-liter bag-in-box packaging. To meet this demand, they sought a reliable partner to develop filling solutions. The challenge was twofold: not only to find technical expertise, but also a partner who could contribute ideas and respond flexibly to the specific requirements of the lubricants industry.
Why Scaldopack
A chance encounter with far-reaching consequences
The first meeting came about when Ardeca needed help with a technical issue involving an existing filling head. Other suppliers showed no interest, but Scaldopack responded differently:
“They immediately said, ‘Bring that filling head over, we’ll take care of it.’ Two days later, everything was fixed. When we asked for the invoice, they replied, ‘We won’t send an invoice; this is a favor.’ That’s how our partnership began.” – Bruno, Ardeca
Shared values and vision
What attracted Ardeca most to Scaldopack was its recognizable corporate philosophy: “We knew that Scaldopack shares our vision. A flexible family-owned business with extensive expertise. That’s why we chose them.” – Bruno, Ardeca
The collaboration
An intensive but rewarding process
The development of the bag-in-box machine took about a year. This was mainly because Ardeca made several adjustments during the process to tailor the machine perfectly to their needs.
“We’re a long way from the original model we had in mind. Scaldopack’s expertise and flexibility ensured that all the changes were handled exceptionally well.” — Bruno, Ardeca
Flexibility in practice
The machine was returned to Scaldopack twice for modifications. According to Ardeca, this would have been unthinkable with foreign suppliers.
“Scaldopack has been exceptionally flexible. They worked closely with us throughout the process and brought everything to a successful conclusion.” – Bruno, Ardeca
What makes Scaldopack unique?
“It can't be done” doesn't exist
Scaldopack’s problem-solving mindset made a deep impression on Ardeca: “For them, ‘that won’t work’ isn’t an option. They find a solution for everything.” — Bruno, Ardeca
Technical expertise in practice
A concrete example of this approach came to light when a minor technical issue arose:
“A single drop was still coming out of the filling nozzle. When we reported this, a young technician said, ‘No problem, I’ll adjust the programming and fine-tune the motor.’ And sure enough, the problem was solved.” – Bruno, Ardeca
“I feel comfortable doing business with Scaldopack without anything in writing. They’ve earned that much trust from us. A promise is a promise.”
Bruno, Ardeca
The result
A perfect solution
The collaboration resulted in a nearly fully automated filling solution that perfectly meets Ardeca’s needs: “All we have to do is place a bag in the machine. The machine does the rest. It’s a true win-win situation.” – Bruno, Ardeca
“We’ll definitely turn to Scaldopack again for our next machine. And if we ever have a problem, someone from their team will be here right away.”
Bruno, Ardeca
A win-win situation
The partnership between Ardeca and Scaldopack demonstrates how shared values and a people-centered approach can lead to exceptional results. For Ardeca, choosing Scaldopack was more than just a technical decision. It was a choice to partner with a company that shares the same business philosophy.
“Building long-term relationships is very important to us. That applies to both customers and suppliers. With Scaldopack, we’ve succeeded in doing just that.” – Bruno, Ardeca
