What is a Gaylord Container?

A Gaylord container, also known as a bulk box or a bulk bin; is a box that is designed to fit within a storage pallet. It is used to store additional items and equipment within the pallet by providing it with walls made of layers of cardboard that care strong and resistant. Gaylord containers can be placed within pallets and stacked within one another for easy and convenient storage. Some of these...

Top Reasons to Buy Used Stacking Totes

  Stacking totes are a versatile storage container solution that can handle any number of large or small tasks. These containers can offer organization and space saving storage for just about any business, from manufacturers to retail outlets to food service companies as well as for the home.   Stacking totes are great because they can be used in several different ways. Because of the nest...

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 rolling...

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 the most popular among mo...

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 a storage container than to be see-through. This visibility allows employees the...

Useful Ways to Repurpose Wood Pallets

Pallets used for shipment purposes are one of the most common waste products in this country. Because there are so many of these finding their place in landfills, more than ever, people are repurposing wooden pallets and integrating them into their homes and businesses. Projects concerning the repurposing of wooden pallets are low in cost and they are economically friendly. After use, most wooden ...

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 his actions were ...

DIY: Plastic Pallets

Creativity is the quintessence of making life wonderful. Imaginative minds have introduced many creative ideas simply by using recycled plastic pallets. Pallets can be transformed into many objects used in our everyday lives. While some DIY pallet projects involve wooden pallets, many are turning to using plastic pallets. These plastic pallets can be transformed into many things, including furnitu...

Infographic: Benefits of Using Reusable Totes

Stack & Nest Totes

Stack & Nest Totes are one of a few different plastic containers that are referred to as hand-held because you can lift and carry them by hand. These totes are ideal for assembly lines, order picking, parts and retail distribution, general merchandise, and short-term storage. Stack and Nest Totes stack when full or nest when empty for space saving storage. Depending on the tote, lid options in...

Advantages of Large Linen Carts

Laundry Carts, otherwise known as linen carts, are very large commercial carts that are constructed using lightweight, rigid plastic or flexible canvas and are mounted on wheels. These carts are designed to allow those in the hospitality industry such as hotels, resorts, and even medical facilities to collect and deliver linens. Linen carts are constructed so that they are approximately 5\' to 6\'...

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...