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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.


Equipment Report: Outside the box thinking
The latest developments in reusable totes and containers are being underscored by customization and additional options for handling flexibility.

Pushback rack freshens warehouse performance
Heavy-duty rack offers safety, storage density and labor savings.

MRO Research: Leading, Evolving or Trailing?
New research from Penn State finds that MRO is moving from an afterthought to an advantage for those leaders taking a new approach.

Containers for automated storage debut, along with new look, at Flexcon
In a press conference on Tuesday, Flexcon Container’s (Booth 4046) president Ken Beckerman unveiled the company’s new display design, as well as several new reusable systems for organization of automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) and vertical lift modules (VLMs).

Label Holders Pay You in Time Saved—Over and Over!
Insertable plastic label holders make it easy to change a label or location. Simply re-mark the insert and slide it into the holder.

Label Holders Pay You in Time Saved—Over and Over!
Insertable plastic label holders make it easy to change a label or location. Simply re-mark the insert and slide it into the holder.

Fishery cuts waste while handling waste
Reusable bulk container enables sustainable public/private partnership

Packaging Corner: Hybrid systems improve e-commerce packing
Match the right-sized box to contents faster, easier with automatically captured dimensional data.

Akro-Mils donates products to teaching lab
University of Tennessee Knoxville's college of engineering uses storage products to support parts inventory management education.

RPA issues guidelines to strengthen safety of returnable containers in food supply chains
Extensive input from suppliers and end-users results in best practices for retailers, growers, and providers of RPCs.

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.


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