Developed by Shell Lubricants, the Ecobox(tm) system offers an alternative to traditional plastic packaging for motor oil, and is designed to improve many operational tasks associated with dispensing the product, compared to using single-quart bottles. The Ecobox(tm) carton can reduce storage space in shops, as it is about one-half the size of the equivalent volume of single-quart cases. Plus, the bag containing the oil in the Ecobox(tm) carton is designed to help improve speed and ease of use compared to bottles. The oil is easily dispensed from a specially engineered valve, and then transferred to the engine crankcase by a custom-designed Pitcher or an Ecobox(tm) pump system.
"We believe that using the Ecobox(tm) system will help reduce the time a vehicle spends in a our service centers, increase technician productivity and help decrease the time our customers spend waiting for their vehicle," said Tami Presley-Shull, assistant vice president of Merchandising at Pep Boys. "The Ecobox(tm) system will also reduce our cost per quart of oil and help cut down on plastic waste in our environment."
Using the Ecobox(tm) plastic liner results in 89 percent less plastic landfill waste than the equivalent 24 single-quart plastic bottles, and the Ecobox(tm) carton is fully recyclable.The use of the Ecobox(tm) system by Pep Boys signifies a large-scale distribution for this innovative system. Pennzoil Platinum® full synthetic, Pennzoil® conventional and Pennzoil® High Mileage Vehicle® motor oils will be dispensed using the Ecobox(tm) system.
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