System bins are molded as a single, six-bin unit combination. Available in 12 or 18 inch depths to fit standard shelving, the bins are designed to shorten assembly and installation times and improve the efficiency of order picking and inventory management operations. Each unit measures 33 inches wide by 5 inches high and has a large label area and wide hopper fronts for easy access and quick parts picking. When empty, the bins nest for storage. The modular bins are available in packages combined with the suppliers' metal racks, carts and shelves for custom storage solutions. Akro-Mils, 800-253-2467, www.akro-mils.com.

With an 88 x 44 inch footprint and an 87 inch height with four-way fork entry, the MAXcube 8844 container holds up to 3,000 pounds of cargo. Twelve containers cube out a 48-foot trailer, while 14 containers cube out a 53-foot trailer. The container handles storage and shipping of larger quantities of finished products, including stacks and bundles of small parts and packages. It has rigid sidewalls and a one-piece molded base with wood flooring. As many as three tiers of interior shelving can be used to compartmentalize the container for efficient organization. LINPAC Materials Handling, 888-209-7052, www.linpacmh.com.

Offering 100% space efficiency and fitting most vertical carousel designs, 90 sizes of high-density polyethylene plastic containers and totes help keep carousels organized. The containers, available in seven colors and styles, feature a straight-wall design with zero draft. They are antistatic-treated and meet most fire codes for plastic containers. Specify an additional level of organization with optional dividers that create 2 to 16 cells inside each container. Optional hopper fronts and hand holes are also available for easy access. Flexcon Container, 973-467-3323, www.flexcontainer.com.

Shelf bins offer the ability to color code product for increased productivity in picking and inventory control systems. The polypropylene bins, available in blue, red and yellow, work with standard shelving units to create organized storage in retail, assembly and storage applications. Six standard sizes are compatible with 12, 18 and 24 inch shelving. A curved hopper front has a large label area for easy scanning, bar code placement and part identification. A built-in hang lock tab permits full part accessibility with bin tilt-out. When empty, the bins may be nested for more compact storage. LEWISBins+, 877-975-3947, www.lewisbins.com.

The GP40408 series of general purpose high-density polyethylene containers provides a durable bulk packaging solution for a variety of general industry, beverage and produce applications. With a 40 x 48 inch footprint, these collapsible bulk containers are available in eight heights: 32, 34, 36, 38, 39, 43, 46 and 50 inches. Features include a 100% plastic runner system with no steel reinforcement, which reduces the risk of short-forking loads as well as rust debris and product contamination. Multiple door configurations, including zero, one or two doors are available, depending on the model. Ventilated sidewalls are offered on the 32- and 46-inch models. ORBIS Corporation, 888-307-2185, www.orbiscorporation.com.

Dunnage-ready, open-sided, bulk containers have permanently installed custom frames. The containers may be adapted with custom dunnage to handle the transport of irregularly shaped, lightweight components and assemblies with finished surfaces. Construction is molded plastic and a powder-coated tubular steel frame with mitered, fully welded corners that eliminate moisture entry points. The frame is secured with mounting bolts that extend through the container walls and sit inside rib pockets that protect them from breakage. A variety of models range from a 48 x 45 inch footprint to extended height and length models. Buckhorn, 800-543-4454, www.buckhorninc.com.

The Hot-n-Heavy high-capacity steel container stores large hot, heavy castings, forgings and stampings. Rated at 8,000 pounds maximum capacity, the ultra heavy-duty constructed container is 33 x 48 x 24 inches and has a volume of 22 cubic feet. When loaded, it may be stacked up to five high. Empty, it weighs 505 pounds. Additional features include four-way fork truck access, and four stacking angles at the top of the container to secure stacked boxes. The design permits rollover for emptying container contents. Powell Systems, 330-759-9220, www.powellsystems.com.

The StepPak self-contained pallet, lid and sleeve combine with a foot-activated patented locking mechanism to form a bulk container. The plastic corrugated sleeve Z-folds in to fit into the base of the pack. This protects the sleeve for return shipment, prolonging the life and cleanliness of the sleeve. A locking system attaches the lid to the outer wall of the pallet to keep the unit together as one pack. This minimizes required warehousing and shipping space. Universal Package Systems, 812-937-3605, www.universalpackage.com.

Collapsible sidewall containers have been engineered specifically to meet North American shipping standards from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG). The high-density polypropylene containers are available in seven sizes. Three different bottom designs and attached flip-top lids are available. Sidewall hinges and lower pivot pins feature security interlocks to prevent misalignment of sidewall components and resist collapsing in the event of a sidewall impact. The 100% recyclable containers are offered with a two-year manufacturer's warranty. Schaefer Systems International, 704-944-4500, www.ssischaefer.us.

Designed to replace interior fabricated dunnage, the customizable TransGuard line offers interior protection of odd-shaped and sensitive products during storage and transport. This line includes: stand-alone totes, tote inserts and a new bulk bin insert. Stand-alone totes are available in seven sizes and may be customized by height and interior configuration.Tote inserts are available in two sizes and may be customized to fitexisting containers. Bulk bin inserts fit standard 48 x 45 inch bulk bins and offer interior customization as well. All TransGuard totes are molded from expanded polypropylene and fit standard AIAG pallets. SCA Packaging North America (formerly Tuscarora Incorporated), 800-289-9966, www.sca-transguard.com/revolution or www.scapackagingna.com.

Reusable totes are manufactured from corrugated plastic using high density polyethene resin. Wire-reinforced and nestable for easy storage, the water-resistant totes are not affected by humidity. Side hand holes make lifting easy. For order picking, storage or materials handling within your plant. Available in five different sizes and four different colors. Custom sizes available. Sold in pallet quantities. Diversi-Plast Products, Inc., 800-828-6114, www.diversi-plast.com