STI Group introduced the Gravity-Feed Tray, a transit-to-shelf packaging solution designed to combine product protection, logistics and point-of-sale presentation in a single unit. The tray uses a gravity-assisted mechanism that automatically moves products forward as items are removed, helping maintain front-facing visibility on retail shelves.
The packaging can be supplied as a single tray with one cover or as a three-unit pack with three trays and one cover. During transport, the cover creates a stable, stackable unit, while defined perforations, glue points and an integrated folding mechanism allow it to convert quickly into a retail display. The two-part construction can also be adapted to different material requirements.
For retailers and brands, the design can reduce handling while maintaining product visibility and accessibility. It supports cans, jars and folding cartons across single- and multi-facing shelf applications.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Shelf-ready Automation
- Gravity-assisted packaging creates more consistent product visibility while reducing manual shelf maintenance across high-turnover retail categories.
- Transit-to-display Packaging
- Integrated transport and merchandising formats signal new potential for packaging that protects goods in logistics and converts quickly into retail presentation.
- Modular Retail Trays
- Adaptable tray configurations support varied product sizes, facings and material requirements, opening pathways for flexible shelf systems across brands.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Retail Merchandising
- Self-facing shelf displays provide retailers with more reliable presentation standards and lower labor dependency in replenishment-heavy store environments.
- Packaging Manufacturing
- Convertible tray structures highlight opportunities for producers to merge logistics durability, material flexibility and point-of-sale performance in one format.
- Consumer Packaged Goods
- Brands using cans, jars and cartons can benefit from packaging formats that preserve visibility, improve access and strengthen shelf impact.
