How to Ship in Bulk for Various Industries
When it comes to shipping in bulk, there is no single right way to do it. The best way to ship will vary depending on the product being shipped, the destination and the industry involved. In this article, we'll look at some of the most common ways to ship in bulk for various industries.What Is an IBC Tote? What Industries Are They Used For, Where to Buy Them, and More

What is the Standard Pallet Size? Your Guide to Pallets Sizes and Materials

9 Ways the Automotive Industry Can Reduce Costs with Used Warehouse Equipment
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Types of Bulk Material Handling Equipment for Agriculture and Livestock Industry: Hoppers, Silos and More

Super Sack Dimensions: How to Choose the Right Size for Your Industry

5 Ways to Use Collapsible Bulk Containers for Order Fulfillment

5 Benefits of Using Bulk Bags for Livestock Feed

The Ideal Warehouse Layout Design for the Automotive Industry

Warehouse Safety Tips: How Wire Baskets, Pallet Containers and More Can Keep Workers Safe

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Continue reading →OEM vs. ODM: Differences and Why You Need Pallet Containers for Both
There are so many acronyms in the warehousing industry that it’s easy to get confused. OEM, or original equipment manufacturing, isn’t the same as ODM, original design manufacturing. Both offer unique approaches to manufacturing, helping you create unforgettable products without spending more than you need to. Let’s review the differences between OEM vs. ODM, Continue reading →How to Band a Pallet for Your Automotive Warehouse

How Much Weight Can a Pallet Hold? A Guide for Steel Manufacturers

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Continue reading →3 Essential Shipping and Storage Containers for Industrial Equipment Suppliers

9 Reasons To Use Collapsible Wire Baskets in Your Warehouse

Warehouse Solutions: 3 Benefits of Shipping in Metal Bins

The Benefits of Used Wire Baskets

Food Production Warehouse Tips: 3 Ways to Use Pallet Containers for Storage and Transport

Everything You Need to Know About Food Grade IBC Totes

5 Tips to Improve Warehouse and Distribution Center Operations

4 Ways to Improve Order Picking in Manufacturing Warehouses

5 Tips to Improve the Different Types of Metal Fabrication Processes

Utilizing Wire Storage Bins: A Manufacturer’s Guide

6 Ways to Improve Warehouse Logistics in the Food and Beverage Industry

Top 4 Industries That Use Gaylord Boxes

The Many Uses for Plastic Bulk Containers

Comparing Different Types of Containers: A Definitive Guide to Decide Which Is Best for Your Needs

Improving Material Handling Efficiency: Best Methods, Bulk Containers and More

The Many Benefits of Using IBC Totes for Shipping and Storage

6 Advantages of Using Stack Racks in Your Fulfillment Centers

Cutting Container Costs: Bulk Bags, Used Pallets and Other Bins for Warehouses on a Budget

3 Things to Keep in Mind Before Utilizing Used Drums for Storage

7 Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Stack Racks as Good as New

Refurbishing Your Fiber Barrel: Everything You Need to Know

7 Packing Tips for Shipping Fragile Items in a Corrugated Gaylord Box

Why Metal Bins Are Essential for Manufacturers

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Transporting a Shipping Crate

7 Reasons IBC Containers Are Essential for Agriculture Material Handling

Shipping with Metal Wire Baskets: Everything You Need to Know

4 Benefits of Purchasing Used Plastic Barrels for Your Shipping and Storage Needs

How to Prepare Large Wooden Crates for Shipping Overseas

Four Ways Using IBC Containers Can Yield Environmental Benefits

Five Signs That It’s Time to Invest in Stack Racks for Your Warehouse

Maintaining Your Metal Bins: Six Tips to Keep Your Metal Containers as Good as New

Five Tips for Transporting Chemicals in an IBC Tote

Five Benefits of Using Bulk Baskets for Storage

Create a More Sustainable Warehouse with Reusable Bulk Storage Containers & Other Supplies

Using Food Grade Barrels for Long-Term Storage: Benefits, Tips & More

Common Mistakes When Transporting a 275-Gallon Tote and How to Avoid Them

The Best Supplies for Warehouse Organization: Stackable Crates, Shelving & More

Four Things to Keep in Mind When Transporting Liquids in an IBC Tote

Weather the Storm: Why Metal Storage Containers Are the Go-To Packaging for Harsh Weather

Four Reasons You Should Invest in FIBC Bulk Bags for Packaging

Five Unconventional Ways to Use a Commercial Laundry Cart for Your Business

The Best Bulk Storage Containers for Your Warehouse

Why Food Delivery Services Are Switching to Tote Containers

What Can You Store in Plastic Barrels?

The Gaylord Box: Everything You Need to Know

IBC Tote Maintenance: Five Tips to Make Them Last

Who Invented the IBC Tote?

Plastic Pallets: A Crucial Staple to Your Warehouse

Tips for Making Your Food Grade 55-Gallon Drum Last

The Benefits of Utilizing Used Shipping Containers

Tips on Making Your Wooden Crates Last

How Do Collapsible Bulk Containers Work?

The History of the Wooden Crate
Wooden crates play a huge role in today’s shipping industry and they’ve been in use for ages. The time between the Paleolithic Era and the Middle Ages saw wooden boxes being used for a variety of purposes, and wood itself for even more.
Dos and Don’ts of Warehouse Tire Storage

Why Stack Racks are the Backbone of Any Warehouse

Tips on Optimizing Your Warehouse Space with Stackable Industrial Bins

Are Food-Grade IBC Totes Temperature-Controlled?

Product Spotlight: Collapsible Wire Containers

Tips on Organizing Your Inventory with Metal Bins

Six Reasons to Ship with Our Metal Storage Containers

What is a Super Sack Bag?

6 Considerations to Keep in Mind When Using Super Sacks

Confidently Ship Your Frozen Goods with an Insulated Container

Getting the Most Out of Your Gaylord Box

Benefits of Utilizing Used AkroBins

Why You Should Use Gaylord Boxes for Your Shipping Needs

What You Need to Know About Food Grade Barrels

Six Signs When It Is Time to Upgrade Your Warehouse Racking System

The Pros and Cons of Buying New, Used, and Refurbished Bulk Containers
So, you’re in the market for reusable, bulk containers. There’s a myriad of factors to consider before settling on a specific container: the material, type, size, and features of a specific container should all be taken into account. Continue reading →The Ultimate Guide to Purchasing Used Gaylord Boxes
What are Gaylord Boxes?
Gaylord was originally a trade name for a bulk-size corrugated box that is now a general industry descriptor for any large corrugated pallet box. These containers can be made from various materials, with the most common being: cardboard gaylords, plastic gaylords, and metal gayl Continue reading →It’s in the Bag! All About Super Sacks, FIBC, and Bulk Bags

Extended Producer Responsibility: Manufacturers to Collect, Recycle, Reuse Packaging

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Re-thinking What It Means to Buy Used
The term “used” has such a negative connotation attached to it, and it just doesn’t make sense. Sure, there are certain things that just don’t sound all that appealing if you add “used” to it (underwear, food – that’s just icky). But there are so many things that you could be buying used that will give you the same quality, aesthetic, durability – Continue reading →
Running a Green Business
Life on this planet may have existed for eons, enduring one catastrophe after another, but it’s nevertheless a fragile and precious thing. Subsequently, the pollution and harmful practices we take part in can cause major damage to the natural world.
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Creating a Better World – Eco-Friendly Ideas and Solutions for Your Home
We live in an age where topics like pollution and climate change are part of our everyday lives. We worry about water and air quality, whether or not the household or yard products we’re using are putting toxins into the environment or our living spaces, and what our actions today will mean for future generations.
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Are Metal or Plastic Drums Better?
As you walk around your office or travel on the road, you may have noticed 55-gallon plastic drums that are either black or blue in color. Some of the drums are made of plastic while others are made from metals such as steel.
Usually, these drums are used for storage and shipment of toxic and dry materials. If your company ships liquids, fl Continue reading →
How to Refurbish a Wooden Crate

How to Maximize Warehouse Space When Expansion Isn’t an Option
Do you find your warehouse filling up faster than expected, but you don’t seem to have enough space to go around? This is an issue that many warehouse owners have at some point in time. Some of the reasons why warehouses run out of space include:- Seasonal peak
- Rapid growth
- Facility consolidation
- Planned inventory builds before manufacturing shutdown Continue reading →
Advantages and Disadvantages of Metal Storage Containers
Are you looking to use metal storage containers within your warehouse? Not sure whether they are beneficial for your overall warehouse needs? Well, you’re not alone; many warehouse owners look into using metal storage containers for a variety of industry needs. If you’re considering to buy or sell containers, th Continue reading →The Many Uses for Wood Crates
Wood crates are one of the most versatile inventions. In addition to being used heavily for shipping items all across the world, wood crates can be used for a variety of things in your own home. For example, many people use wood crates as-is in order to create a cost effective decorative shelving system. Others have added wheels or castors to the bottoms of existing wooden crates to create Continue reading →
Pallet Containers in the Movies
Pallet Containers - Keep Movie Budgets under Control The job of a movie producer is to keep the filming budget under control. This can involve purchasing, renting or leasing pallet containers when movie scenes are filmed near shipping docks or warehouses. In movies, it's the job of props techs to acquire pallet containers for specific scenes. Used pallet containers are th Continue reading →
Top 5 Reasons to Use Wire Baskets in a Manufacturing Environment
Wire baskets are among the most useful containers when it comes to a manufacturing environment. They are lightweight, yet rigid, giving companies the opportunity to store and ship various products and raw materials easily. Wire baskets also offer:
- Visibility. When it comes to storage, there is no greater benefit for Continue reading →
30 Awesome Things You Can Do With Your Potential Junk
Ready for some DIY recycling projects? Don’t know what to do with those wooden pallets lying around your back yard? Tired of seeing those old wooden crates stacked in your garage? Here are some creative ideas we are eager to share with you! We all know the three R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle. Although they might seem like something the modern man thought of when he realized h Continue reading →
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Agriculture Containers: Harvesting Totes and Produce Bins
Produce and agriculture bins come in a variety of materials, shapes and sizes. There are small plastic totes, often referred to as handheld totes, which can be used for produce harvesting, storage and shipment. Large corrugated cardboard boxes with vent holes are great for bigger produce items such as watermelons. Reusable bulk plastic containers with mesh sides can be used for an assortment of ha Continue reading →Insulated Containers for Fish Farming
When it comes to farming fish, the one thing that fish farmers simply can't do without is a safe, reliable way to transport live fish as well as support various fish farming activities. Insulated containers are the perfect solution for both raising your fish as well as shipping live fish. These containers are lightweight, durable and cost effective. These containers are made from industrial grade Continue reading →3 Different Ways to use IBC Totes
IBC Totes are more commonly known as fluid storage tanks. These are the same tanks that are commonly used to store and transport water over long distances or for a lengthy period of time. These IBC Totes or IBC Tanks can hold anywhere from 275 gallons of water to 330 gallons of any one of a wide va Continue reading →Use Metal Bins for Waste Oil Collection
Restaurants have long had a problem discarding waste oils properly, but modern technology has created a market for this recyclable product. The problem now is how to collect the oil in a manner that will not contaminate the recyclable substance. The answer to that circumstance is using metal bins for storage as a clean method of protecting the discarded oil. The next decision will be whethe Continue reading →
Used Super Sack Brand Bags Offer Flexible Transportation and Storage Options
Used Super Sacks are extremely flexible containers than can be used to store and transport a wide variety of materials such as powders, plastics and other hard to contain materials. Bulk bags are also commonly referred to as jumbo bags, super sacks and flexible intermediate bulk containers. They are Continue reading →
Buying Used Bulk Containers is Cost Effective and Eco-Friendly
Used bulk containers can be very useful to businesses looking for an economical way to store or dispose of large amounts of stuff. These units can be purchased at a lower price point than new containers and offer all the same benefits. Large Building Renovation job Large building ren Continue reading →Stack Racks
Stack racks are perfect for warehouses, shipping, and cold storage. Racks are stacked vertically, instead of horizontally, allowing increased warehouse floor space. Stack racks are a flexible and very portable racking option and can be configured to handle many items including pipes, furniture, rugs, or other long and bulky items.Continue reading →
Collapsible Containers – A Reusable Packaging Nirvana
Collapsible containers are known throughout the manufacturing industry as ‘smart packaging’. This type of returnable packaging comes in several styles – plastic collapsible containers and metal collapsible containers. These collapsible containers can be used again and again and offer lots of durability, typically with the ability to handle 1,500 to 4,000 lbs. Depending upon the style and siz Continue reading →Container Exchanger Shows Value of Reusable Bulk Bags
Bulk bags, also known as FIBC's or Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers are made from durable plastic and are woven together to create a long lasting item. These bags are very strong and have lift straps affixed to the top of the bag. This enable the handling and movement of the bag when it is loaded, as they can be picked up using standard forklift forks and some of the bags offer the abilit Continue reading →Finding and Selecting Used Storage Racks for Your Warehouse
Used Storage Racks are an essential use for warehouse facilities of all sizes and designs, particularly if you have pallet storage needs. If you have a warehouse in need of simplification, organization, and more efficient usage of space and time – then Rack Exchanger can help you get started with our used warehouse storage rack options including used pallet storage racks and metal storage Continue reading →
Green and Economical Inventory Control – Wire & Wire Mesh Containers
Wire containers and wire mesh containers are very durable and provide the user with the ability for quick content visibility of the wire container, along with easy identification for inventory control. The wire mesh containers also have the added benefit of being stackable and collapsible while promoting material flow and more efficient stock control. Perhaps more importantly, as companies Continue reading →
Recycle and Save: Benefits of Used Collapsible Bulk Boxes and Collapsible Plastic Boxes
Collapsible Bulk Boxes, such as Collapsible Plastic Boxes, are industry staples used for storage and shipping, in retail and business-to-business companies. They have numerous uses including storing and shipping appliance and automotive components, beverage preforms, blow molded bottles, furniture components, plastic molded components, snack food applications and vacuum formed food trays. Collapsi Continue reading →Save Money and Space with Knock Down Plastic Containers
There are many uses for knock down plastic containers to help your shipping and storage needs. Knock down containers are often referred to as collapsible bulk containers available in a variety sizes and shapes. Plastic knock down containers are reusable, space-efficient and can be shipped or stored more economically when collapsed.Continue reading →
Store your Liquids, Powders and Food Items in IBC Totes
The storage and transportation of liquid, powder and food materials can be a difficult proposition for anyone in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. A solution for this problem can be found in the use of IBC Totes. 275 and 330 gallon tanks are the standard sizes for IBC totes in the industry. Typically IBC totes are used for bulk chemicals including hazardous materials, powder, components, f Continue reading →Used Drive-in Racks for Efficient Warehouse Storage
Used Drive-in racks can be an essential use for warehouse facilities of all sizes and designs. They offer a cost effective option for high density storage. If you have a warehouse in need of simplification, organization, and more efficient usage of space and time – then Rack Exchanger can help you get started with our drive in rack options. Drive-in rack systems allow you to store up to 75% more Continue reading →Used Pallet Racking a Smart Storage Option
If you have ever sourced new or Used Pallet Racks for your retail, manufacturing, warehouse or other facility, then you know how expensive buying or replacing pallet racking can be. There are a number of Used Pallet Racks and used racking systems out there, and selecting the right one for your company can significantly impact your bottom line. Here are some tips for purchasing Used Pallet R Continue reading →
Applications of Insulated Shipping Containers for Sale
You probably have seen insulated shipping containers for sale but have not yet comprehended what they are or what they are used for. These are large boxes that are used to handle and ship heavy and voluminous goods. The containers are available in different types, each type being specially designed for a particular purpose. Nowadays, these containers are in high demand for both ho Continue reading →Used Stack Racks for Automotive Tires
Businesses that specialize in selling car tires have a unique dilemma when it comes to organizing warehouse space. The tires their customers need vary greatly in size and tread patterns and in order to ensure they can meet the needs of the majority of their customers, they must maintain a large inventory. However, tires are large, heavy, bulky products that take up a lot of floor space in w Continue reading →
One Small Change Creating a Huge Impact on Packaging Waste

New & Used Gaylord Boxes
Gaylord Boxes and Craton Boxes are large, heavy-duty cardboard boxes. They are an affordable, expendable solution to one-way shipments of consumable products. Gaylord boxes are also called watermelon boxes.
Top 4 Industries That Use Gaylord Boxes
When it comes to finding one of the most cost effective and useful containers for businesses in just about any industry, most companies will tell you that they can't live without gaylord boxes. Gaylord boxes are constructed of high grade cardboard and provide protection and containment for a number Continue reading →The Big Benefits to Buying Used Bulk Containers Instead of New
If your company is in the business of shipping merchandise, you're probably familiar with using bulk containers and the high costs associated with purchasing them. Buying new bulk containers can be very expensive, and unfortunately is not a viable option for all companies. A great alternative Continue reading →What Can Metal Containers Be Used For?
For companies seeking a lightweight and durable shipping solution, look no further than used metal containers. Metal containers are incredibly popular in the shipping industry because they protect materials in a wide range of temperatures and climates. Additionally, metal containers are also useful for storage Continue reading →
Discover the Many Advantages of Using a “Super Sack” Brand Bulk Bag
Individuals looking for bulk bags needn't look beyond basic designs, and those looking for used brands should look at a used "Super Sack" brand for sale. Bulk bags are also known as super large sacks, jumbo bags and big bags, and they're considered flexible intermediate bulk containers. The "Super Sack" br Continue reading →
Wire Baskets Offer Versatile Yet Strong Shipping Container Solutions
Wire Baskets are sturdy storage containers that are constructed out of heavy duty wire mesh. These containers have rigid, but open sides that offer a great deal of product protection with high visibility. They are often used by businesses as storage containers for fragile goods and work in progress while oth Continue reading →
The Benefits of Using a Stack Rack
A stack rack is a storage container that features a pallet and four vertical side posts. These posts are positioned on the corners of the pallet. Stack racks, which are sometimes referred to as stackable containers, stackers, or stackable pallets, are made of plastic, wood, or metal. The rack's pallet and posts are usually coated with a resilient powder-based paint that looks keeps its lust Continue reading →
Used IBC Totes for Lower Shipping and Storage Costs
Professional business executives are always seeking ways to save on storage and distribution expenses to remain competitive. The idea of recycling IBC totes has come of age as business managers embrace this proven way of managing costs associated with the storage and transport of products. IBC totes and tanks are containers designed for the purpose of storing and transporting liquids and fl Continue reading →
Shipping Goods with the Help of Used Wood Crates

Wire Baskets – Metal Bulk Containers
Wire baskets can be used as storage containers for manufactured goods, or they can be used as small metal shipping containers to ship heavy product over long distances. Mesh sided baskets are truly flexible in their application, whether you’re shipping brand new castings or collect scrap materials, a wire basket is a great heavy-duty storage option. Some of the options for these container Continue reading →
How to Find the Right Bulk Container for Your Merchandise?
When industries, factories, and other production units want to store their products, they opt for bulk storage solutions so that more items can be stored in the least amount of space possible. If you are looking for the perfect bulk container that will satisfy all of your particular storing specifications, then there are a number of bulk containers that can be used for vario Continue reading →
Industrial Drums – How Important Are They?
Container drums have been in use since ancient times when clay drums and oak barrels
Discover the Difference Made with Bulk Size Insulated Containers
Large bulk size insulated containers constructed from food grade plastics and materials are ideal for storing, shipping and displaying fish and other food items that must be kept cold. Bulk can help restaurants, shipping companies and food markets store their food at safe temperatures for a wide variety of industry applications. Restaurants are required to keep fish and other perishable foods at s Continue reading →Metal Bins – Steel Tubs
Metal storage bins utilize metal frames and solid walls to provide a lot of product protection. These solid sided steel containers can be used as storage containers for manufactured goods or castings, or they can be used as small metal shipping containers to ship very heavy product over long distances. Steel tubs are truly flexible in their application, whether you’re shipping brand new Continue reading →
Advantages of Purchasing Used Stack Racks as Storage Solutions
Stack Racks are one of the most commonly used and flexible stacking and shelving solution available in the storage industry. They are widely utilized in warehouses, factories, shipping companies, cold storage and tire storage; etc. These racks are made of metal in a pallet style with upright poles extending from it at internals. As these racks are sturdy and durable, they can be reused time Continue reading →
Used Plastic Nesting Shipping Totes Are the Perfect Solution for Shipping Product
For companies or businesses that need to safely ship products or materials, shipping totes are a popular method of transport. These totes, which are constructed of high-quality polyurethane or HDPE plastic, are incredibly rugged, waterproof, resilient to chemicals, and will not corrode, weaken, or decompose Continue reading →
Selecting Used Bulk Bags for Storage and Transportation of Goods
If you are looking for a flexible bulk container that can store and transport dry products from one place to another; opt for a bulk bag. New as well as used bulk bags are perfect for transferring easy flowing and dry goods; such as sand, plastic granules, fertilizers; etc.
Features of Bulk Bags
Bulk baUsed Gaylord Boxes Are An Economical Way to Store and Transport Goods
Used Gaylord boxes are sturdy, reusable containers that incorporate multiple layers of cardboard to create a rigid box that can safely hold anywhere from 1,000 to 1,800 lbs, depending on the number of walls. Gaylord boxes are used by a variety of businesses to contain and ship a num Continue reading →
IBC Tanks for use in Aquaponics
IBC totes, which are sometimes referred to as IBC tanks, are sizeable tanks that are made for storing large amounts of liquid or fluids. More specifically, IBC tanks are generally built with a 275 gallon or 330 gallon capacity. In terms of construction, IBC tanks have three distinct parts. There is a plastic container bottle Continue reading →How Industrial Totes Can Help You Organize Your Warehouse
In today's specialized retail sector, industrial totes allow companies to maintain organization while maximizing efficiency. More specifically, industrial totes are generally used for stocking purposes in shops and stores. These totes - which are sometimes referred to as nest totes - are capable of storing a wide range of consumer goods. Their wide-lipped design, sturdiness, and lightweight materi Continue reading →Quick Facts about IBC Containers
An IBC or Immediate Bulk Container is a commonly used industrial container that is designed to carry and transport liquid substances. As the name suggests, it can carry bulk amounts of liquids and is a reusable and safe way of storing fluids and shipping them from one location to another. Features of IBC Containers Being widely used by food and other manufacturing industries, IBCs Continue reading →Bulk Bags – Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers
Bulk bags, also known as FIBC's or Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers. Bulk bags are made of polypropylene (plastic), and the polypropylene is woven to create a long lasting, durable product. These bags are very strong and have lift straps affixed to the top of the bag. This enables the handling and movement of the bag whe Continue reading →IBC Totes – IBC Containers Available
Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) totes are large containers used to store and transport liquids, viscous solutions and other fluid materials. All IBC totes that we have available are listed on this page.
All Bulk Containers – Pallet Containers

Used Stack Racks Take Warehouse Storage Vertical
Stack Racks are a collection of metal rails and pallet frames that are designed to allow companies to maximize storage space in a warehouse setting by creating vertical storage solutions. They are generally constructed from a metal pallet base with some have four upright rails that are connected to the base in order to c Continue reading →Wooden Shipping Crates Offer an Inexpensive Storage Container
Wood crates are still used as a container of choice for the shipping of products from overseas to North America. In order to meet the strict import laws, the wooden crates are required to be heat treated. Wooden shipping crates offer businesses an economical way to not only ship bulk material, including raw material Continue reading →
The Advantages of Used Bulk Bags
Maximize your investment with savings of used bulk bags rather than new ones. Also known as flexible intermediate bulk containers and jumbo bags, used bulk bags are significantly lower in upfront costs and increase the bottom line. When you're finished with using them, you can use a container exchanger company to resell them to a new end user as long as they are in good condition and haven' Continue reading →
All About Used Pallet Containers
Today, many businesses are taking advantage of the savings with used pallet containers. Used pallet containers offer significant savings in upfront costs when compared to the price of new pallet containers. Prices can be as low as 5 percent for a comparable expendable solution. Re-use also reduces waste created by your company. Container companies only sell used pallet containers that are g Continue reading →
Used Gaylord Boxes for sale: Benefits to Business that Want to Go Green
Gaylord boxes are used for organizing and shipping different products such as rags, vegetables, scrap materials, and resin among others. Gaylord boxes are crafted with several layers of cardboard. This design makes them a practical choice for those who need stackable storage that will be used in warehouses or inside container vans. While you can buy new Gaylord boxes for sale, there are sev Continue reading →
Portable Racks Replace the Traditional Pallet
Portable racks are a reusable product made from metal and are an excellent replacement from the wood pallet. The portable rack is stackable allowing the manufacturing and distribution business to maximize storage. Stack Racks are comprised of a metal pallet base and four uprights that can be removed in some cases to give the business even more storage space. The stack rack uprights can be l Continue reading →
Super Sacks are the Ideal Transportation and Storage Solution for Dry Goods
Super Sacks are the ideal transportation containers for companies that need a bulk packaging solution for their dry goods. Also known as bulk bags and FIBC bags, super sacks are made of a durable polypropylene that is flexible and reduces overall packaging costs throughout the supply chain. With lif Continue reading →
Wire Baskets Come in all Shapes and Sizes for a Variety of Applications
Wire baskets are the ideal way to store or transport both fragile and solid goods. Fabricated of strong steel, they provide protection on all sides for goods. When storing goods over a long period of time, these containers are resistant to any bumps from internal equipment. They provide a neat holding place Continue reading →
How to Save Money by Buying Used Wire Bulk Containers Online
Buying used wire containers is a great way to save money and time, as well as to be more environmentally friendly. If you're looking for an easy to clean and collapsible bulk container, consider using wire containers. Slightly different than steel sheets, wire containers are exactly how they sound - made out of a type of wire mesh. Some are created with light-duty wire for easy tra Continue reading →
Why Buying Used Gaylords Boxes is a Great Alternative to New
Gaylords boxes are the perfect solution for holding resin, scrap pieces, rags and a variety of other materials. They are made of multiple layers of cardboard, making them a sturdy solution for transporting your products. They are easily stackable, which is great Continue reading → |
Slash Your Businesss Shipping Costs by Using Used Wooden Crates
Businesses that are struggling with the high costs of packing and shipping crates will be glad to know there is the option to purchase used wooden crates!
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The Big Benefits to Buying Used Bulk Containers Instead of New
If your company is in the business of shipping merchandise, you're probably familiar with using bulk containers and the high costs associated with purchasing them. Buying new bulk containers can be very expensive, and unfortunately is not a viable option for all companies. A great alternative Continue reading →New Collapsible Wire Baskets are a Great Solution for Saving Money
Collapsible wire baskets offer companies a great way to save money in shipping costs, in storage costs and reduces lost revenue due to damaged product. When it comes to storage, new collapsible wire baskets are one of the most versatile s Continue reading →
Pallet Containers and Warehousing – The important details you should know
Pallet containers are one of the most useful tools for warehouses and other storage areas because of their highly versatile nature. Before that can be explained, though, what is a pallet container and how does it work? A pallet container is a heavy-duty storage container, usually (but not always) without a lid. Many Continue reading → |
How to Save Money on Custom Dunnage
Custom dunnage for returnable packaging typically includes partitions, thermoformed trays, divider sheets, hanging fabric pouches, and layered pads. Whichever you choose depends entirely upon the function you need it to perform. Because custom dunnage is made specifically for you, it can help you cut costs Continue reading → |
Bulk Storage Bins
Container Exchanger specializes in used metal and plastic bulk storage bins. We are experienced in selling and distributing bulk storage bins throughout the nation. We are a container supplier selling these collapsible bulk containers or rigid bul Continue reading → |
Collapsible Container
Container Exchanger specializes in used metal and plastic collapsible containers. We are experienced in selling and distributing bulk collapsible bins throughout the nation. We are a container supplier selling these collapsible bulk containers or Continue reading → |
10 Ways to Save Money on Carts and Racks
The use of material handling carts and racks for shipping and storing products is a convenient way to not only protect them from damage, but also to move them around safely and efficiently. In the long run, material handling carts and racks can save your organization from the unnecessary expense of having to replace Continue reading → |
Plastic Gaylord Boxes
Plastic Gaylord Containers are plastic bulk containers that can hold loose product, in a manner similar to cardboard gaylord boxes. In fact, plastic gaylords are more often called pallet containers, but many people in the industry see the similarity between pallet containers and gaylord bo Continue reading → |
Wire Mesh Baskets
Container Exchanger specializes in used metal wire mesh collapsible baskets. We sell collapsible wire baskets for industrial use. Many of our wire baskets are made of steel, but some can be galvanized collapsible baskets as well. Our industrial quality wire mesh containers are availabl Continue reading → |
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Returnable Packaging – The Next Phase of Lean – Automation.com
As industrial automation continues down its lean manufacturing journey, the area of packaging waste has taken center stage. The way to reduce this packaging waste is returnable packaging. The EarthWorks Group estimates that 30% of landfill waste is created by plastic and paper packaging. The use of cardboa Continue reading → |
Friendly and Affordable – Making the Case for Returnable Packaging – Business Excellence
Thirty percent of landfill waste is created by plastic and paper packaging estimates The EarthWorks Group. The use of cardboard products and other one-time-use packaging products contribute significantly to this waste. David Madden, President of ContainerExchanger.com noted, "The initial investment in returnable pack Continue reading → |
CFOs Looking for Bottom-Line Impacts Choose Returnable Packaging – AS411.com
Used reusable packaging sounds strange yet it is precisely how many CFO's are improving the bottom-line. David Madden, President of ContainerExchanger.com, acknowledged that, "Initial investment in returnable packaging may cost more that one-time use packaging. However, savings are often quickly realized with returna Continue reading → |
Choose the Right Gaylord Box for your application
This video details the features and specifications when choosing a Used Gaylord Box for your application. If you're wondering how to choose the right gaylord box for your application, view this video to get some insig Continue reading → |
Customer Success Story – TRW Automotive
When a new plant manager at TRW Automotive started his job, he quickly mandated the move to returnable containers. The inspired move promised "significant cost savings going forward". As the workforce mobilized to fill their immediate need for returnable containers, they quickly discovered Container Exchan Continue reading → |
Reusable Containers: Clever, Cost-Effective, Convenient
Lighting recycling specialist Lumicom, lighting maintenance company David Webster (DW) and waste management specialist Sims Group recently launched a series of pilot trials in the United Kingdom to explore ways of improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of recycling waste street lanterns. A key element of the Continue reading → |
Reusable Packaging Promoted by Governements
In today’s increasingly globalized and fiercely competitive world, the ultimate goal of businesses in all sectors is to maximize profits while reducing expenses in manufacturing and shipping their products. However, in recent years, an increasing number of enterprises in the United States have become awa Continue reading → |
Reducing Landfill Waste with Returnable Packaging
In today’s increasingly globalized and fiercely competitive world, the ultimate goal of businesses in all sectors is to maximize profits while reducing expenses in manufacturing and shipping their products. However, in recent years, an increasing number of enterprises in the United States have become aware of their Continue reading → |
Reusable Container Online Marketplace – Material Handling Management
ContainerExchanger.com is an online marketplace that helps manufacturing and distribution businesses buy or sell used reusable packaging. Offerings include bulk containers, metal storage bins, plastic industrial totes, plastic pallets, used gaylord boxes, plasti Continue reading → |
The Pros and Cons of Reusable Packaging – Plastics Business
Green sustainable packaging solutions are as simple as reusing containers. Reusable Container & Pallet Association (RCPA) members are leading suppliers of the reusable/returnable industrial plastic containers, pallets, and packaging. They supply solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and d Continue reading → |
Reuse It Or Lose It – Food Manufacturing Magazine
Buying used reusable packaging yields immediate cost savings and long term benefits. Looking for new ways to add to your bottom line? Perhaps you should take a look at replacing expendable packaging with reusable/returnable options. Buying reusable packaging, specifically quality used reu Continue reading → |
Container Exchanger wins Supply and Demand Chain Executive Green Award
In addition to its goal of achieving carbon neutrality for its offices by the end of 2009, Container Exchange offers its clients returnable packaging broker services, resell folding bulk containers, metal storage bins, plastic industrial totes, plastic pallets and used Gaylord boxes throughout the U.S. mar Continue reading → |
Now Buying Scrap Containers and Scrap HDPE Plastic
If your company has a collection of broken bulk containers or totes, give us a call! We can be reached M-F, 9 am - 5 pm Eastern Time at 404-551-5599. We now buy broken plastic bulk containers and totes. We now recycle used collapsible bulk containers and totes and can mold them into brand new containers. Our unique ability to recycle these ma Continue reading → |