Topic: Containers & Totes

Flexcon Container (Booth S1822) invites 2023 ProMat show attendees to experience the wonderful world of plastic containers, bulk boxes, pallets and accessories.

Mark Lippert becomes just the sixth president in company history

Flexcon Container (Booth B7411) is debuting its new line of automation totes that have already saved its clients millions in fire suppression equipment costs in addition to solving their materials handling problems.

Providers of casters and automated carts aren’t quite reinventing the wheel, but they are evolving to better support the move toward automation. That means evolution in terms of caster designs that are maintenance free and easy to roll to support high uptime.

In this podcast, Jim Page, Sales Manager, and Matt Kindt, Application Specialist at Huron Technology Corp., join Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director of Peerless Media's Supply Chain Group, to discuss how e-commerce growth has exaggerated the labor and square footage problems associated with using totes in distribution facilities.

The Reusable Packaging Association says members are ready to meet, greet, share, and discuss new reusable packaging technologies that have come onto the scene over the last 16 months.

To help operations solve their issues with limited shelf space, while also ensuring they’re organized in a cost-effective manner, Flexcon Container is displaying its corrugated plastic containers.

Totes, bins and containers didn’t avoid the coronavirus effect, but the segment adjusts and firmly looks ahead.

More than you might think, actually. In fact, e-commerce is a hot new application for mobile bulk containers, ergonomically handling items and small boxes that need special attention. It’s the next obvious step after laundry carts. You’ll see.

Caster Concepts' acquisition of Aerol adds strength as caster manufacturer for military, aerospace and energy industries

The Clear Stream program is launching as part of the 50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders initiative, which SSI Schaefer has been selected as the only global material handling company to participate.

Modern was able to sit down with John M. Hill to discuss the industry and other matters.

It’s no small feat to protect sandwiches, snacks and other single-serving food items on their way to a store. But it’s an even better story when the mini plastic containers providing the protection are part of a sustainable, circular supply chain.

New recycled plastic material from coastline waste broadens sustainable packaging product line

New certificate provides comprehensive insights into automotive packaging supply chain

The Meese acquisition also provides some intriguing synergy opportunities with one of Tank Holding’s other recent acquisitions, Chemtainer, who is another major player in the laundry linen, and broader material handling market.

Here’s what shippers are asking for and how suppliers are delivering on those requests to make totes, bins and containers that can meet the rigors of today’s warehousing and DC environments.

New carts designed for rapid reconfiguration support, flexible operations.

The maintenance-free caster rig features premier ergonomic wheels.

Israeli manufacturer of reusable plastic packaging acquires a wide range of production means.