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Staying Ahead of the Curve: Petfood Forum 2024

May 2, 2024/in News/by Mallory Priddy

This week’s Petfood Forum in Kansas City offered valuable insights into the industry’s latest trends. Here are three key takeaways that pet food companies should keep in mind to stay ahead of the curve:

1. Sustainability practices are crucial for the future of the industry.

Companies can incorporate these practices using sustainable containers in pet food processing. This benefits the environment and appeals to consumers who prioritize eco-friendly products.

2. Understanding and implementing green efforts across the supply chain is not just a trend but a responsibility.

From sourcing ingredients to packaging and transportation, every step counts towards reducing the industry’s carbon footprint. Companies that prioritize sustainability not only appeal to eco-conscious consumers but also play a significant role in contributing to a healthier planet, making a real difference in the world we live in.

3. Elevating the expectations of pet food processing to the same standards as human food is a consumer demand that companies cannot ignore.

Consumers want to know what goes into their pets’ food and expect high-quality ingredients and processing methods. By meeting these expectations, companies cannot only build customer trust and loyalty but also stay relevant in a market that is increasingly driven by consumer preferences.

Overall, the pet food industry is evolving to prioritize sustainability and quality. By incorporating these key takeaways, companies won’t only stay ahead of the curve and appeal to today’s conscious consumers but also enhance their brand reputation, increase customer loyalty, and drive business growth.

The Ultimate Guide to DOT-Certified Bulk Shipping Containers: Why Your Business Needs Them

April 16, 2024/in News/by Mallory Priddy

Transporting hazardous materials safely and efficiently is a top priority for businesses across various industries. DOT-certified bulk shipping containers offer a reliable solution to meet stringent safety standards while ensuring smooth transportation. This blog post discusses the benefits of DOT-certified products and how the most innovative container design adds another layer of protection, convenience, and value for users across various industries.

Safety is paramount when transporting hazardous materials. DOT-certified bulk shipping containers provide businesses peace of mind by ensuring compliance with critical shipping standards set by the Department of Transportation (DOT).

DOT-certified containers boast many features designed to optimize performance and safety during transportation. When deciding on the bins that are right for your business, consider options that include:

Single-Walled Design: The best containers are constructed from high-quality linear low-density polyethylene resin, and their single-walled design enhances durability and strength.
Bolt-On Pallet: These containers have a bolted-on pallet, which offers enhanced stability and ease of handling and ensures the secure transportation of hazardous materials.
Sealable Lid: Equipped with a sealable lid and security fastening closures, your containers should provide an added layer of protection, safeguarding against spills and leaks during transit.
Smooth Interior Surfaces: The containers feature smooth, flat interior surfaces with rounded corners, minimizing product collection points and facilitating more effortless product flow and cleaning.

Benefits of Using Best-in-Class DOT-Certified Containers:

Durability: The best DOT-certified containers withstand the rigors of transportation, offering long-lasting durability and reliability.
Easy to Clean: The smooth interior surfaces of the containers make cleaning and maintenance a breeze, meeting optimal hygiene standards.
Four-Year Warranty: With a four-year warranty, businesses can trust in the quality and reliability of your DOT-certified containers, providing added peace of mind.
Environmentally Friendly: The best shipping containers are durable with a long lifespan and should be 100% recyclable, aligning with sustainability goals and reducing environmental impact.

Who Should Use DOT-Certified Containers:

Businesses involved in the transportation of hazardous materials, including but not limited to:
- Chemical manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Automotive Industries
- Oil and gas sector

In conclusion, DOT-certified bulk shipping containers offer a reliable and efficient solution for businesses transporting hazardous materials. The most innovative containers meet stringent safety standards and provide added benefits such as durability, easy maintenance, and environmental sustainability. Investing in high-quality DOT-certified containers allows your business to streamline its transportation processes while prioritizing safety and compliance. To see Fibertech Plastics’ complete line of DOT-certified containers, click here.

Benefits of Fibertech’s 2 Series Combo Bins

February 16, 2018/in News/by Mallory Priddy

When it comes to customers in the food processing and pharmaceutical industries, one of the most common requests we hear is for a multi-purpose combo bin that can be used in a variety of applications to replace cardboard and wood stainless steel containers. If this request sounds all too familiar, you are in luck, because our 2 Series combo bins, crafted from durable rotationally molded plastic, are a long-lasting, cost-saving solution with a wide range of uses across industries.

Solid construction

One of the best things about our 2 Series bulk containers is that they feature a durable one-piece design that has no weak points or seams. Guaranteed to last your company for years to come, our combo bins feature reinforced corners as well as a reinforced rim, since this is the area that bears the brunt of the force when being used. Even better, our 2 series combo bins are also manufactured from 100% virgin materials with no metal hardware, making them both FDA and USDA compliant — an essential feature for those working in food processing and pharmaceutical settings.

The innovative design of our combo bins also incorporates convenient two-way entry points for forklifts and a one-of-a-kind angled leg design that reduces the risk of damage to our reusable shipping containers in warehouse environments.

Available in a variety of sizes + options

As always, we want our material handling containers to work for your exact industry needs. This is why our 2 Series combo bins are available for purchase in four convenient sizes with a range of additional customization options. Some of these optional modifications include:

Drain Holes/Drain Plugs
Divider Plates
Stacking Lids
Dust Cover Lids
Stenciling
Mold-in/Mold-on Graphics
Custom Colors

Other key design features

In addition to a durable design with customizable features, our 2 series combo bins also include a channel bottom and rounded interior corners, making them an easy-to-clean material handling option for companies in food handling, pharmaceuticals, or any industry where cleanliness is of the utmost importance. Even better, they are also rust-resistant since they are constructed entirely of plastic! Our 2 series bulk containers additionally feature a stacking/nestable design, which is popular with many clients because it saves space in tight shipping and warehouse settings.

Ready to see how our combo bins can improve your business?

If you have been searching for a durable, cost-effective alternative to cardboard containers, our reusable and versatile combo bins may be exactly what you need to take your business to the next level. The durable construction, versatility, and customizability of our 2 series combo bins make them an effective replacement for cardboard containers for customers in a wide array of industries. If you want to save time and money by investing in our highly efficient material handling and shipping containers, contact our team today to see how our 2 series containers can make your business the best in your industry!

Bulk Plastic Containers

July 21, 2017/in News/by Mallory Priddy

It can be difficult to find bulk containers that will work for your exact industry needs. Fortunately, Fibertech offers a wide selection of bulk plastic containers, available in six one-of-a-kind styles and 12 standard colors, with a variety of customization options available as well! This dedication to durability and performance ensures you will find the exact product you need to meet all of your bulk material handling needs.

Design Features of Our Bulk Plastic Containers

Although we offer a variety of styles, our commitment to durability and ergonomic design is apparent across all of our rotationally molded bulk plastic container models. All of our bulk containers are constructed with industrial material handling in mind, featuring a solid wall construction that makes them resistant to wear and tear in even the most demanding industries. However, all of our containers are lightweight and easy to maneuver. Below are four of the features that make our bulk containers ideal for just about every industry!

Forklift Accessible

If you work in a warehouse, you know how easy it can be to damage containers while maneuvering them with a forklift. However, we are committed to designing long-lasting products that will serve your company for years to come—even with frequent forklift use—which is why our bulk containers are designed to be 2-way and 4-way forklift accessible. We offer a 2Series plastic container that includes 2-way forklift entry and is designed with angled legs that reduce the chance of damage from forklifts, as well as a 4Series bulk container that includes 4-way forklift entry.The 4-Way forklift entry through replaceable bolt-on pallet base extends container life and lowers the cost for container replacements due to forklift damage.

Space-Saving Design

All of our bulk containers are nestable and stackable. This space-saving design is favored by clients that work in warehouses, recycling yards and anyone who benefits from efficient backhauling.

Free Flow

Depending on your industry, you may want a bulk container that offers free product flow with no collection points. Fortunately, our free flow containers do just that! These bulk containers include a flat interior bottom as well as contoured corners, which eliminate collection points. They also include no metal hardware, making them rust and water resistant! Clients working in the food industry or other damp environments find this feature critical to carrying out their work in an efficient and sanitary manner. All Fibertech plastic bulk containers are USDA/FDA approved material for direct food material contact, no plastic liners are required with our containers.

Ergonomic Features

Although durability is central to all of our designs, we know that they also need to be functional and easy to maneuver for a variety of applications. That is why all of our bulk containers include ergonomic handles, to ensure they are easy to stack and move. We also offer caster cart containers which include both rigid and swivel casters for easily transporting materials in even the tightest spaces. If you are in an industry that requires frequent loading and dumping of materials, we also offer rotatable containers that are engineered to include an aluminum rod for secure tilting and dumping.

Let us help you find the perfect bulk container for your business!

In addition to the above features, we also offer a variety of other customization options including our DOT containers with a sealable lid, alterations to the thickness of the container, custom colors and stenciling, and even repairs. Contact us today to find bulk containers that will work for your specific industry needs!

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