Goplasticboxes.com claims that customers in the food service industry looking to reduce waste, lower transportation costs and keep produce fresh during transit should use its GoBox 2500 CL foldable crate.
The GoBox 2500 CL has a latch beneath its handle that locks the crate's side walls in place, offering 40 litres of storage space. When lifted, the latch collapses the box to a height of 52mm, allowing customers to optimise vehicle fill and reduce return journey fuel bills.
"For instance," said the company, "a standard truck can hold up to 7,788 flat-packed crates – 33 stacks of 236 crates per pallet – ensuring minimal wastage space in transit."
It added: "In packing areas, the crate's clever latch system can help reduce noise pollution as it makes virtually no sound when erected or folded down, unlike other foldable box designs. Label holders at each end of the crate also provide clear barcode visibility for recording stock.
"On the shop floor, the crate's distinctive green colour looks attractive and its ergonomic design with built-in handholes and standard size – measuring 600mm (L) x 400mm (W) x 221mm (H) – fits easily into retail storage systems. "
Optional features include corporate personalisation with a logo moulded on both sides of the crate; RFID location points at the ends and sides of the crate; and a variety of different single colour and two-colour options. A version is also available with solid walls.