How Stretch Hood Offers the Best Protection for Solid Products: Real Cases and Use Examples

The industry agrees: When it comes to protecting solid products such as powdered chemicals, fertilizers, mortars, animal feed, or bulk food products, the Stretch Hood system is one of the most preferred packaging solutions due to its protection and automation benefits. Whether upgrading or designing a new packaging line, this system is one of the most in-demand by manufacturers and multinational companies worldwide.

At Innova Group, we have proof of the many installations we’ve carried out across the solid materials sector. Our clients come from diverse industries such as chemical compounds, ceramics, cement and mortar, agri-food, and more. Chemical group IQE, multinational company Younexa, petfood producers Nutec, or Siro Substrates are just some of the companies that have chosen Innova’s Stretch Hood system to protect their bagged products.

In today’s article, we explore the key benefits of Stretch Hood for solid and bulk products, backed by real examples from some of our standout customers.

Why Use a Stretch Hood to Protect Bagged Solid Products?

Whether in bags, FIBC /bulk bags, containers, or box formats, Stretch Hood has become a go-to automated solution for protecting bulk and solid goods. Some of its most valued advantages and reasons why leading companies choose it include:

1. 100% Sealed Protection

Stretch Hood film fully covers the load, from the top to the pallet base, preventing moisture, dust, or contaminants from entering. This is essential for products like bulk food, pet food, mortar, fertilizers, or sensitive chemical compounds.

2. Load Stability and Secure Holding

The Stretch Hood system applies the film with controlled tension, adapting and conforming to the load shape. This enhances stability during transport, even with irregular or lightweight loads and various formats.

3. Adaptability to Multiple Formats

From bags to big bags and FIBC, boxes, or drums: the same Stretch Hood system automatically adjusts to the load’s volume and shape, no matter the format. Innova’s Stretch Hood can also be equipped with up to three film reels of different sizes to adapt to different pallet dimensions. We offer XL and extra-height versions to wrap ultra-tall loads (up to 2,500 mm and above) as well as extra-long loads such as plasterboard, large coils, or items up to 3,600 mm in length.

4. Visibility and Traceability

Thanks to the fully transparent Stretch Hood film, products, labels, and barcodes remain visible without needing to remove the film (unlike with stretch wrapping systems). This not only benefits logistics traceability and storage but also enhances the product’s presentation and brand image at the point of sale.

5. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

We always say that Stretch Hood is the most sustainable system: it uses less energy and less film per pallet compared to shrink wrap or stretch wrapping. It can also use films made with a high percentage of recycled content, reducing environmental impact.
Innova’s Stretch Hood machines are also designed with high-efficiency motors and components to reduce the machine’s energy consumption.

Stretch Hood Success Stories for Solid Products

Grupo IQE: Custom Installation for Chemical Product Protection

Grupo IQE, a specialist in chemical products, needed to protect tall pallet loads made up of bags and FIBC/Bulk bags. Innova developed a custom Stretch Hood system capable of stretch hooding at extra height and providing enhanced protection against harsh environmental conditions.
The system handles multiple formats without compromising protection, becoming a key solution to guarantee product quality throughout their logistics chain.

Rodacal Beyem:  Stretch Hood Technology Across All Their Mortar Plants

Rodacal Beyem chose Innova’s Stretch Hood system to protect their mortar bags on all their end-of-lines. The company enhanced product protection while also increasing cost savings and improving end-of-line efficiency.

After switching to Stretch Hood, they have reduced film usage and enhanced product presentation. Packaging times have been optimized, and load stability during transport has improved.

Grupo Nutec: Hygiene and Protection for Animal Feed

In the animal feed / pet food industry, hygiene is essential. That’s why Grupo Nutec in Mexico chose the Stretch Hood system to protect their feed bags. Since no heat or residue is produced during stretch hooding, the system offers clean, hermetic, and safe packaging for products that must maintain their integrity from production to the end customer.
The technology has also helped them comply with international food safety regulations. Their packaging is now more stable, resistant, and environmentally friendly.

Younexa: Full Automation for Packaging of Chemical Products

Younexa, dedicated to producing chemical compounds for ceramics, installed a fully automated Stretch Hood line for their FIBC and bulk bags. The solution not only improves product protection but also enhances logistics performance and facilitates traceability—critical for their export processes.
The line includes complementary systems that allow continuous operation without manual intervention, representing a major leap forward in plant automation, efficiency, and safety.

Siro Sustratos: Guaranteed Waterproofing for Fertilizer Bags

Siro Sustratos required a solution that ensured total waterproofing for their fertilizer and substrate bags, regardless of whether they were stored indoors or outdoors. Thanks to Innova’s Stretch Hood technology, they now fully protect their loads from moisture, avoiding product damage and reducing quality claims.
The installation also improved the safety of the packaging during transport and handling, enabling them to expand into new markets without product damage risks.

Grupo Colorobbia: One System for Multiple Formats

Grupo Colorobbia faced the challenge of packaging a wide variety of formats: bags, boxes, drums, and big bags. With the Stretch Hood system, they can now automatically handle all of these formats in a single packaging line without switching technologies.
This versatility has simplified their processes while ensuring the same level of protection. It has also reduced operational costs and streamlined production line management. The system was adapted to meet their international logistics requirements.

In Summary, Stretch Hood isn’t just a technical solution—it’s a trusted packaging system operating in factories around the globe. Each industry has its own needs—from food-grade hygiene to full waterproofing—and in every case, Innova’s Stretch Hood has proven to be the safest, most efficient, and most versatile option.

If your business handles solid or bulk products in bags or FIBC/bulk bags and you’re looking for a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable packaging solution, our Innova team is here to help. Contact our technical specialists to find the best solution for your packaging line.