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Straffpack

English translation: stretch wrapped

22:40 Feb 28, 2011
German to English translations [PRO]
Retail
German term or phrase: Straffpack
This is a pack containing 3 packs of nappies.
stephkg (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:07
English translation:stretch wrapped
Explanation:
Straffpack ist eine Folien-Umverpackung. mit der kleinere mengen zu einem Bündel zusammengefasst werden, also hier z.B. Dreierpacks von Windeln

Es heißt aus Englisch "stretch wrap" bzw. "stretch-wrapped XX"

"What is it?
Stretch wrap is commonly made of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE). It arrives at your dock in a fairly clean condition and if kept that way it has a real market value. Stretch wrap may well be the most valuable recyclable material in your warehouse/distribution center."

http://www.thecompactorguy.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=article&...
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Johanna Timm, PhD
Canada
Local time: 06:07
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +4stretch wrapped
Johanna Timm, PhD
4emergency pack
AllegroTrans
3hard pack
casper (X)


Discussion entries: 5





  

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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
emergency pack


Explanation:
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AllegroTrans
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:07
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  philgoddard: Why? You haven't explained your answer. Doesn't it mean rigid pack?
1 hr
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
stretch wrapped


Explanation:
Straffpack ist eine Folien-Umverpackung. mit der kleinere mengen zu einem Bündel zusammengefasst werden, also hier z.B. Dreierpacks von Windeln

Es heißt aus Englisch "stretch wrap" bzw. "stretch-wrapped XX"

"What is it?
Stretch wrap is commonly made of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE). It arrives at your dock in a fairly clean condition and if kept that way it has a real market value. Stretch wrap may well be the most valuable recyclable material in your warehouse/distribution center."

http://www.thecompactorguy.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=article&...


Johanna Timm, PhD
Canada
Local time: 06:07
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 8
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Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks! This confirmed my thinking, but I had not actually found such a precise term.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  British Diana: I can visualise this now.
6 hrs
  -> Yeah! Thanks!
agree  BrigitteHilgner
6 hrs
  -> Danke, Brigitte
agree  Ramey Rieger (X): greetings, Johanna
9 hrs
  -> Hi Ramey!
agree  Coqueiro
9 hrs
  -> Danke
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
hard pack


Explanation:
...as opposed to a soft pack/case.



Example sentence(s):
  • One refillable hard pack of Huggies Baby Wipes

    Reference: http://www.huggies.co.nz/promotions/103-win-a-stylish-oioi-b...
casper (X)
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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