Tips on Organizing Your Inventory with Metal Bins

  Organization is one of the most important aspects of a well-oiled warehouse, fulfillment center, manufacturing plant or distribution center. It’s the thing that ensures that workers are as efficient as they can possibly be and helps to guarantee that all of your inventory is exactly where it’s supposed to be at any given time. Inventory mistakes—often caused by picking and sorting erro...

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Six Reasons to Ship with Our Metal Storage Containers

If durability’s what you’re after, there’s no better option than metal storage containers. These industrial-grade bins are made of solid-sided steel, which provides a much sturdier solution than typical cardboard or plastic. This makes them perfect for a range of applications where you need security, protection and long-term durability. (more…) Read More

What is a Super Sack Bag?

When exploring the different types of bulk bags out there, you’ll probably come across the term “super sack bag” a time or two. So, what exactly is this kind of container? In the most basic terms possible, it’s simply a really big bag used for filling a wide variety of bulk goods, from manufacturing materials like sand to fertilizer and other flowable products. Super sack bags get their na...

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Self-Dumping Hoppers: Adding Versatility to Your Operation

As far as industrial machinery goes, there are few staples more versatile than self-dumping hoppers. These heavy-duty machines are specifically designed to handle all sorts of bulk material—from plastic pellets, wood and powders in your warehouse or manufacturing facility to animal feed and grain on the farm—and to make your material handling processes as simple as possible. Self-dumping hoppe...

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The Importance of Recycling Your Super Sack Bags

If you have a stockpile of old super sack bags, otherwise known as flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC), then you should know about how to recycle them. Unlike standard bulk bags, super sack bags are made of durable, woven polypropylene fabric—often virgin polypropylene—which is much easier to recycle than the older PVC rubber bags that were once a standard in industrial applications. ...

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6 Considerations to Keep in Mind When Using Super Sacks

If you’re shopping for super sack bags, otherwise known as flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC bags) or one-ton bags, there are a few things you need to take into consideration. While these heavy-duty bags are great for integrating into your warehouse, distribution center, shipping facility or manufacturing plant—they work well with your forklift and palletizer and are easy to introduc...

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What is a Nesting Tote?

When researching warehousing and packing containers, there’s a good chance you’ll come across the phrase “nesting tote” or “stack-and-nest tote.” No, these aren’t what birds use to tote their groceries (though they could, we suppose). They’re actually versatile, space-saving storage and shipping containers that ease workflow. Nesting totes are used in many different industries, fro...

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Confidently Ship Your Frozen Goods with an Insulated Container

With companies shipping more and more perishable food and drink products—thanks in part to subscription-based snack boxes, meal kit delivery services, and food-centric eCommerce startups—we’ve gotten more and more interest in insulated containers and other cold chain solutions as of late. These handy, food-grade shipping containers are insulated so that they help keep food and beverages fres...

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Getting the Most Out of Your Gaylord Box

In the shipping and warehousing industry, there’s an amazing variety of different types of containers. One of the most versatile is the Gaylord box. These boxes—sometimes referred to as bulk boxes, bulk bins, watermelon boxes, or pallet boxes—are oversized storage boxes that can be used for a wide range of shipping and storage applications. But, like any industrial container, Gaylord boxes a...

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Benefits of Utilizing Used AkroBins

  When searching for reusable, industrial containers, you’ll notice that many sellers offer both new and used versions. In most cases, it’s a good idea to look at both options to ensure that you get the best possible solution for your budget and needs. Used AkroBins are some of our most popular products because they’re well-known for maintaining their quality over time. The downside is t...

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Why You Should Use Gaylord Boxes for Your Shipping Needs

Gaylord boxes are large, corrugated pallet boxes typically used to ship bulk items. Although named after the manufacturer who made them, they’re now widely available from multiple manufacturers. (more…) Read More

What You Need to Know About Food Grade Barrels

Barrels allow you to store substantial amounts of bulk foods, such as grains, in an airtight and insect-proof container. But not all plastic barrels are safe for food use. (more…) Read More