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Complete coverage of the latest Material Handling technologies with a focus on plastic and nestable pallet totes and wire and mesh bulk containers.


Basco acquires Phoenix-based Sun West Container
With a combined 90 years of experience in the Southwest, packaging and container leaders unite to enhance geographic reach.

Reusable Packaging Association committees outline goals and action items
2015 programs established for five committees: Education, Marketing and Communications, Membership, Industry Affairs and Standards, and End User Advisory Committee.

Containers help get the most from vertical carousel
Totes securely hold 19% more small and large parts while improving flexibility in carousel.

Packaging Corner: Returnable, reusable liquid bulk containers go with the flow
Make sure you take into account the properties of the liquid you need to move before choosing your container.

Storage/Staging: Series of bins helps organize parts, workers and the facility
Aircraft manufacturer uses color-coded bins in its horizontal carousel.

Custom storage containers enable growth and optimize operations
PK USA optimizes parts storage and materials handling to continue growth without expanding its warehouse.

RPP Containers marks 15 years as bulk container specialist
Company offers bulk containers, a refurbishment program and a recycling program.

Packaging Corner: Achieve clarity with clear bins and containers
Clear containers offer improved inventory control in many applications.

Totes and Containers: Solving the puzzle
Don’t take totes and containers for granted. These seemingly simple products are key components in the materials handling process, ensuring a smooth, efficient and safe flow of goods through the entire supply chain.

Totes and containers can yield 7 magnificent gains
Although not new to the materials handling market, reusable plastic totes and containers are growing in use throughout many industries by addressing seven key challenges for users.

Reusable containers: Putting a cap on your container needs
CAPS does for reusable containers what CHEP does for pallets

Reusable plastic containers deliver safety and savings
At Pitney Bowes, reusable plastic containers seal the deal on enhanced ergonomics, lower costs and improved efficiency


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