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Why Companies Are Switching to Metal Pallets

Posted on : April 30, 2016

Categories : Metal Pallets , Pallets

Mention the word pallet, and the image that most comes to mind is a wooden flatbed, of sorts, on a warehouse floor. A pallet is a structural foundation used to hold and ship large bundles of items, and it comes in a variety of materials, such as wood, plastic, and metal. It is an essential link in the global supply chain. By 2017, it is estimated there will be almost 10 million shipping pallets ...

The Different Types of Pallet Trucks

Posted on : April 29, 2016

Categories : Pallets

Pallet trucks are generally the workhorse in any warehouse. Some of our tips for warehouse workers will help run the facility more efficiently. Save time and money by determining which types of pallet trucks will best fit your business needs. Hand Pallet Truck Although a hand truck is very basic, it is certainly a useful piece of equipment. Controlled manually, a hand pallet truck carries heavy l...

The Difference Between a Pallet and a Skid

Posted on : April 28, 2016

Categories : Pallets

Unless you work in a warehouse or on a construction site, you probably do not know the difference between a pallet and a skid. Because of the lack of knowledge regarding these storage solutions, pallets are often referred to as skids or vice versa. Even though these shipping tools are similarly built, their differences govern their function. The majority of pallets and skids are made out of either...

Uses for Recycled Pallets

Posted on : April 26, 2016

Categories : Storage , Sustainability

Wood pallets are used around the globe for shipping everyday products and goods. These pallets can be acquired and given a second life by recycling old pallets into a useful items that can be used years down the road. Container Exchanger believes in recycling, reusing, and reducing waste. They assist companies in achieving this goal on a vast scale, and the following are some ways you can partici...

How to Shrink Wrap a Pallet

Posted on : April 25, 2016

Categories : Pallets , Storage

If you want your pallet shrink wrapped, make sure that you choose a reliable and experienced company that provides good service at economical prices. The best companies provide their customers with sustainable and environmentally friendly products and services, too. Shrink wrapping pallets is an industrial packaging technique used to secure freight items to a pallet for shipment. The more appropri...

Turning Trash into Cash

Posted on : April 22, 2016

Categories : Sustainability

In these tough economic times, recycling offers an opportunity to make a contribution to saving the planet’s resources and improving your own bottom line at the same time. Recycling centers are a fairly simple business to start, and they can be extremely profitable and environmentally friendly, too. Market Research Irrespective of the business you intend to start, it is always best to s...

How to Encourage Recycling at the Office

Posted on : April 20, 2016

Categories : Sustainability

Recycling used to be considered fashionable, but with overcrowded landfills, climate change, and the state of the environment on everyone’s minds lately, recycling has become vital. Waste removal is also expensive and, as a company, encouraging your employees to recycle is not only good for the planet, but it can also have an effect on your bottom line. Since we encourage companies to recycle an...

Considerations When Choosing the Right Laundry Cart for Your Business

Posted on : April 19, 2016

Categories : Carts , Laundry Carts

It may not seem to be the most pressing issue in this tough economic climate, but making the right decision on what containers will serve your business best can have both financial and practical implications that can affect your bottom line and productivity. Choosing the right laundry carts for your business may be a good example. There are a variety of different laundry carts on the market...

Container Gardening with Used Containers

Posted on : April 17, 2016

Categories : Shipping Containers

As a company who strives to cut down on waste, by finding new ways to reuse old containers and save you money while doing so, we thought a discussion on container gardening would be highly beneficial! This is a great hobby that brings your household fresh herbs, gets you outside and breathes new life into old containers that still have plenty of use left in them. Container gardening can be ...

How to Choose Containers for Growing Food

Posted on : April 15, 2016

Categories : Shipping Containers

Container gardening has become a popular way to grow your own herbs and vegetables and, if you choose the right containers and take the right precautions, then growing your own food can be rewarding. It is, however, important to think about certain things before you choose your containers for food. Since we are experts at helping large scale industries choose the right shipping and storing ...

Grain Silos: What Are They and How Do They Work?

Posted on : March 31, 2016

Categories : Storage

If you eat a bowl of cereal or piece of toast for breakfast, you are eating food made from grains. And, if you’re curious, you might have wondered how these grains made it to your table. Well, they originated from farms all across the world. Each year, farmers harvest millions of tons of grain and some of the grains are sold to food processors while others are stored for future use in grain silo...

Picking Pallets: Wood v. Plastic

Posted on : March 29, 2016

Categories : Pallets , Plastic Pallets , Wood Pallets

Millions of items, from your favorite snacks to electronic gadgets, made their way to American homes via numerous shipping and distribution channels. The factories which created these goods produce the items and ship them via containers. When businesses ship items in bulk, they either use wood or plastic pallets. But, which one is best? Let\'s take a look at both options to help you make that deci...

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