13 OCT 2025 | Omni Group
Pedalling Efficiency: How 99 Bikes Streamlined Their Warehouse Operations with Omni.
Overview
99 Bikes partnered with Omni Group to boost warehouse speed, safety, and sustainability. Key changes included a pallet jackโfriendly Plana Wrapping Machine and 5ยตm Elite Stretch Film, cutting plastic use by 50%. With streamlined wrapping, better load stability, and eco-friendly consumables, 99 Bikes now runs a faster, greener, and more efficient operation.
About 99 Bikes
99 Bikes is passionate about finding the right bike and theyโve been sharing this with there customers since opening there first shop in Milton in 2007, where only 99 bikes could fit! Now youโll find 99 Bikes all over the country โ cause theyโre Australiaโs largest bike retailer.
The Challenge
As one of Australiaโs largest bicycle retailers, 99 Bikes operates a fast-moving distribution network supplying bikes, parts, and accessories to stores nationwide. With growing online orders and increased product variety, warehouse operations needed to be faster, safer, and more sustainable โ without adding complexity or cost.
The team identified several key challenges:
- Highย pallet wrapping film usage and wasteย from inefficient wrapping
- Inconsistent load containmentย across mixed pallet types
- Manual handling inefficienciesย when moving pallets to the wrapping station
- Theย need for reliable, high-quality packaging and labellingย consumablesย to support rapid dispatch
To address these challenges, 99 Bikes partnered with Omni Group to implement a complete packaging and wrapping solution.
The Solution
Omni worked closely with 99 Bikes to optimise their packaging workflow โ from pallet wrapping and labelling through to everyday dispatch consumables.
1.ย Plana Pallet Wrapping Machine99 Bikes installed the Omni Plana Pallet Wrapping Machine, a low-profile, pallet jackโfriendly system designed for high-throughput operations. This semi-automatic wrapper allows operators to easily load pallets directly using a pallet truck due to it having only a 18mm high turntable, improving efficiency and reducing strain.
โThe Plana Wrapper makes loading so much easier โ we can move straight from packing to wrapping without a forkliftโ. -said Andrew Gebrail, DC Manager
The machine ensures consistent wrapping tension and load stability, while reducing film usage.
2.ย Elite Wrap Rolled Edge 5ยตm Machine Stretch Film
A standout performer in 99 Bikesโ setup is the Omni Elite Wrap Rolled Edge, an ultra-thin 5ยตm pre-stretched film engineered for maximum yield without compromising load containment. The rolled-edge design prevents film breakage and ensures smooth application โ even at high speeds โ wrapping a pallet in less than 30 seconds. This innovation allows 99 Bikes to use less plastic, wrap faster, and still achieve secure, consistent loads for transport.
โThe Elite Rolled Edge film is incredible โ itโs strong, light, and doesnโt tear. Weโre wrapping more pallets with far less film than before.โ - Andrew Gebrail, DC Manager
3.ย Hand Wraps,ย Cartons,ย Thermal Labels, and otherย Warehouse Consumables
For smaller or one-off loads, 99 Bikes uses Omni Masterwrap 20 Hand Pallet Wrap, offering clarity, strength, and puncture resistance. To protect their diverse range of products, Omni also supplies custom and standard cartons, optimised for different bike components and accessories. In addition, Omni provides a full suite of warehouse consumables โ including yellow thermal labels (for both internal tracking and shipping), white thermal labels, Omni PLP30 acrylic packaging tape, recycled courier bags, and A4 copy paper โ ensuring the entire dispatch process runs smoothly from start to finish.
The Results
By partnering with Omni Group, 99 Bikes has achieved measurable improvements across multiple facets of their supply chain:
- Up to 50% film reductionย using 5ยตm pre-stretched Elite Rolled Edge film
- Faster pallet handling, thanks to the pallet jackโcompatible Plana Pallet Wrapper
- Improved load containmentย and wrap consistency across varied pallet sizes
- Enhanced sustainabilityย through lower plastic consumption and recycled packaging materials
- Simplified procurement, with all packaging and labelling consumables sourced from a single supplier
โOmniโs system has made a massive difference. Weโre saving time, using less plastic, and our pallets are more secure than ever.โ- Andrew Gebrail, DC Manager
99 Bikeโs Sustainability Commitment
Sustainability is central to 99 Bikesโ operations. By switching to ultra-thin, high-strength pre-stretched films and recycled packaging materials, the company significantly reduced its plastic footprint while maintaining operational performance. Omniโs recyclable materials and packaging efficiency support 99 Bikesโ ongoing commitment to responsible business practices โ helping them deliver more, waste less, and move faster.
The Outcome
From wrapping to labelling, 99 Bikesโ partnership with Omni Group has transformed their warehouse into a model of efficiency, safety, and sustainability. With the Plana Pallet Wrapping Machine, Elite Rolled Edge 5ยตm film, and integrated packaging consumables, 99 Bikes now enjoys a streamlined operation that keeps up with their pace of growth.
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