A New Chapter in Sustainability — The Penguin Random House & Stelda Story
Behind every book’s journey is a packaging process that keeps it safe and sustainable. When literature pairs with modern solutions, stories don’t just inspire readers – they inspire industries. That’s exactly what happened when Penguin Random House India joined hands with Stelda to achieve their Sustainability Goals in Packaging. 📦🌱
In the publishing world, where millions of books are dispatched across India and beyond, packaging becomes a vital bridge between the creator and the consumer. Ensuring it’s efficient, tamper-proof, and eco-friendly is no small feat — but Stelda made it possible.
Who is Penguin Random House India?
A name synonymous with global publishing excellence, Penguin Random House India was formed in 2013 after the merger of Penguin and Random House – and became fully owned by Bertelsmann in 2020.
Their commitment goes beyond publishing great books. They publish in English, Hindi, and several Indian languages – including Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati, and Kannada — nurturing diverse voices and cultures.
Located at FWS Logistics Parks, Village Lakhan, Dasna, Ghaziabad, their warehouse spans 1.45 lakh sq. ft., storing over 80 million copies ready for dispatch to stores, partners, and e-commerce platforms.
Markets They Serve
- Exports & Imports
- B2B Distribution
- E-commerce Platforms
- Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) book shipments
With such a large-scale operation, they needed a packaging solution that could combine efficiency with environmental responsibility — the essence of their Sustainability Goals in Packaging.
💚 A Company that Reads Green
Penguin Random House India has always believed in giving back to the community that embraces its books. Their environment-first initiatives make them a leader not just in publishing, but in responsible operations too.
Their recent milestones include:
- 🌿 Eliminating BOPP tapes and straps to reduce single-use plastic.
- 📦 Reducing GSM of corrugated shippers to save paper.
- ♻️ Using 100% recycled paper for book production from 2024 onwards.
It’s a holistic sustainability model that reflects in every part of their value chain — from publishing to packaging.
🤝 How Stelda Helped Achieve Their Sustainability Goals in Packaging
Enter Stelda, the catalyst in Hotmelt Adhesive Case Sealing Technology.
To meet their sustainability vision, Penguin Random House India installed the ECOSEAL AR 500HM Case Sealer — a high-performance packaging solution that uses Hotmelt Adhesive instead of traditional plastic tapes.
The impact? Transformational.
Key Achievements:
- ✅ Completely eliminated single-use plastic from case sealing.
- ✅ Ensured tamper-evident and secure seals for every shipment.
- ✅ Reduced paper waste through precise adhesive application.
- ✅ Achieved faster operations with automated sealing.
- ✅ Lowered cost per pack, improving efficiency.
“Stelda is helping us achieve our sustainability goals by eliminating the use of single-use plastic and reducing paper waste.”
This collaboration became a perfect synergy between efficiency, innovation, and environmental consciousness — the very core of Sustainability Goals in Packaging.
Scale & Excellence
With the ECOSEAL AR 500HM Hotmelt Case Sealer, Penguin Random House India now seals nearly 2,50,000 SKU’s every year, ensuring secure and sustainable deliveries across their vast network.
And when it comes to technical support, their experience with Stelda has been nothing short of “Excellent.”
This partnership demonstrates how advanced automation can meet the scale and sustainability demands of modern logistics.
The Ripple Effect of Responsible Packaging
By choosing to switch from plastic-based packaging to Stelda’s Hotmelt Technology, Penguin Random House India has inspired others in the industry to rethink their packaging strategies.
Their success proves that achieving Sustainability Goals in Packaging is not just a corporate responsibility — it’s a business advantage.
Better packaging leads to:
- Lower material costs
- Streamlined warehouse operations
- Reduced carbon footprint
- Greater brand credibility with eco-conscious readers
The Story Behind Every Box
Every carton leaving the Penguin warehouse today carries more than books — it carries a message.
A message of innovation, accountability, and sustainability.
As Mr. Ajay Joshi (Group VP, Supply Chain) and Mr. Anuj Pathak (Senior Operations Manager) lead the change, their journey with Stelda Hotmelt Case Sealer stands as proof that sustainable transformation starts with one smart decision.
Closing Chapter: Packaging a Greener Tomorrow
The collaboration between Stelda and Penguin Random House India marks a bold step toward a greener supply chain. Together, they’ve redefined what it means to achieve Sustainability Goals in Packaging — showing that every sealed carton can make a difference.
At Stelda, we’re proud to be part of their sustainability story — and excited to help more businesses write their own.
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