Plastic bulk containers are the solution to your supply chain issues

Are you dealing with supply issues such as not receiving the pallets, plastic wrap, cardboard and banding you need to ship your products? Have you recently noticed that you can’t find the materials you need to ship your product or that the cost has increased so much that it’s no longer an option? Millions of businesses that rely on disposable packaging to ship products and materials are struggling with these same issues. Plastic bulk containers are a sustainable and cost-effective solution to today’s supply chain shortages.

What is a plastic bulk container?

There are multiple styles of bulk containers for any material handling application. Reusable bulk containers can be used in various applications, including automotive, industrial, distribution, food and beverage, resin, fruit and vegetable harvest and storage, and in operations requiring military-grade solutions. Bulk containers come in multiple sizes to fit the material handling needs of any company. Additionally, they are durable and can handle the constant wear and tear from being used in a warehouse and shipping. The life span of a bulk container far exceeds the limited uses of cardboard boxes, wooden crates, and pallets.

What are the benefits of using plastic containers versus disposable packaging?

Wasted warehouse space = wasted money

Disposable packaging such as cardboard boxes or gaylords traditionally need a pallet and require permanent racking to store them safely. Warehouse space comes at a premium; if you must expand, you have to obtain more warehouse space, which can place a financial strain on a business. Collapsible bulk containers don't require any permanent racking or pallets for stacking. These bins are designed to be stacked on top of one another without the use of pallets or permanent racking. This also allows for the layout of your warehouse to remain fluid and can change with the ebb and flow of your inventory or with the applications of your business. When bulk containers are not in use, they can collapse and be stacked, allowing you to maximize your valuable warehouse space.

Bulk containers = Sustainability

Using reusable bulk containers can reduce the amount of packaging waste associated with cardboard and wood. These containers can reduce the overall carbon footprint of your material handling system. Our bins are designed for repeated use and — once their useful life has ended — be recycled. This means no plastic solid waste goes into landfills. Studies show that reusable bulk containers have an improved carbon footprint of over 30% when compared to similar single-trip/one-time use packaging.

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