Packaging Articles

Now Buying Scrap Containers - Container Exchanger is NOW BUYING scrap collapsible bulk containers and totes outright!

Container Exchanger wins Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Award! - This editorial article outlines why Container Exchanger won a Green Supply Chain Supplier Award. This editorial publication chose to honor Container Exchanger for it's overall business model and efforts to build the company in a sustainable and low impac

Reuse It Or Lose It - Food Manufacturing Magazine - Food Manufacturing Magazine, the preiminent resource for food manufacturing companies highlights the use of reusable packaging for food processors. Reusable Packaging Savings, Labor Savings, and Product Damage Savings are just a small part of what is cov

The Pros and Cons of Reusable Packaging - Plastics Business - Plastics Business, an editorial publication analyzes the pros and cons of reusable packaging and interviews David Madden, the President of Container Exchanger.

Reusable Container Online Marketplace - Material Handling Management - This article, published in the July issue of Material Handling Management, covers Container Exchanger services and the launch of sister site, Rack Exchanger.

Reducing Landfill Waste with Returnable Packaging - How much landfill waste can be conserved by using Returnable Packaging? Have an environmental impact by first learning about, then using Returnable Packaging in your operations.

Reusable Packaging Promoted by Governements - In recent years, progressive governments and municipalities worldwide have been boosting their efforts in promoting the use of reusable packaging. In this article, we discuss some of these reusable packaging initiatives and their implications.

Reusable Containers: Clever, Cost-Effective, Convenient - This insightful article on REUSABLE CONTAINERS contains a case study with a $2 million payback. Also outlined are pallet pooling options, and a study that was conducted by StopWaste.org, a California based environmental conservation agency, advocating th

Customer Success Story - TRW Automotive - When mandated with the task of reducing over plant costs, TRW Automotive turned Container Exchanger to source used returnable packaging. The result was quick turn around, professional service, and affordable pricing.

Gaylord Box Selection - This video details features and selection criteria for used gaylord boxes purchased through Container Exchanger.

Pallet Container Selection - This video details features and specifications of Pallet Containers that can be purchased through Container Exchanger.

CFOs Looking for Bottom-Line Impacts Choose Returnable Packaging - AS411.com - This aricle, featured on AS411.com highlights returnable packaging benefits from a CFO standpoint. Container Exchanger and their role in used returnable packaging distribution is mentioned in this feature.

Friendly and Affordable - Making the Case for Returnable Packaging - Business Excellence - This feature article, from Business Excellence magazine highlights costs savings achieved through the used of Returnable Packaging. Also covered, is used returnable packaging, and it highlights Container Exchanger in this field.

Returnable Packaging - The Next Phase of Lean - Automation.com - This article, published on Automation.com discusses various forms of returnable container and also mentions Container Exchanger and Container Exchanger's service offerings.

Used Bulk Containers - In this article, you will find information on various types and styles of bulk containers. We sell all used bulk containers, but if you are not sure if you need a plastic bulk container, a solid metal container, a wire container, or a cardboard box, look

Used Plastic Pallets for Export - Used plastic pallets are an excellent way for companies to save money. Especially suited for export and manufacturing purposes, plastic pallets are sturdy, durable, and they do not require heat treatment before they are used for export. Visit Container

Wire Mesh Baskets - Information on Wire Mesh Baskets can be found here. We have descriptions, purchasing information, and specifications on Used Wire Mesh Baskets.

Plastic Gaylord Boxes - Find information on Plastic Gaylord Boxes. Specifications, descriptions, and more, as well as information on purchasing Used Plastic Gaylords.

10 Ways to Save Money on Carts and Racks - This short article discusses tools and method you can use to save big dollars on your carts and racks.

Collapsible Container - Learn about different kinds of collapsible container options. Plastic, Metal, Wood, and Cardboard collapsible containers are outlined in this quick article.

Bulk Storage Bins - Learn all about different kinds of bulk storage bins. Metal, Plastic, and Cardboard bulk bins are included.

How to Save Money on Custom Dunnage - Returnable Packaging Alert -- 5 Surefire Ways To Save Money On Custom Dunnage