Plastic returnable containers
If your business operates a closed-loop supply chain, moves large volumes of parts, or needs a solution for easy in-plant handling, tote boxes are essential.
Plastic tote boxes are returnable containers typically manufactured using moulded plastics or Correx®. Designed for safe storage, handling and transportation of parts or products, they are suitable for both manual and automated handling. Plastic tote boxes are popular in automotive, aerospace, warehousing, industrial and logistics applications.
At GWP Correx®, we have been plastic tote manufacturers for over 20 years. We supply both industry-standard Euro containers and bespoke Correx® totes, which we design and manufacture in-house. We can also customise any plastic returnable containers your business uses with a range of inserts, dividers, lids and exterior printing.
Our plastic tote options
Benefits of plastic tote boxes
By working with our team at GWP Correx®, you can source plastic tote boxes that provide:
What our customers say...
We previously used cardboard but needed something more robust and with better performance around water. GWP supplied us with company branded Correx tote boxes to transport water samples back to the lab. Lead time and price were both excellent. The team and service was quick, reliable, helpful and friendly.
Danielle Roach | Latis Scientific
GWP are friendly and easy to deal with, great customer service and give quick responses/answers on via both email and over the phone. Products are good quality, quick lead times and we like that they are able to provide samples before the customer proceeds with an order.
Parris James | Buyer | Vodex Ltd
We would definitely recommend GWP – they provide quality materials and professional service
Shane Lloyd | Transport Manager | Veka Recycling
FAQs
What is the difference between a tote box and a tote bin?
Although the use of the terms “tote box” and “tote bin” varies by industry, there can be confusion about their meanings. Tote boxes are typically containers, often with a lid, used for transporting and handling items. Bins, however, usually have an open front to allow items to be easily removed (such as picking bins).
What size tote boxes are available?
Whilst moulded plastic euro containers are only available in a range of industry-standard sizes, custom Correx® tote boxes allow you to specify them to almost any size and shape. This flexibility makes them a perfect solution for nonstandard or oversized components, parts, or assemblies. However, it remains vital to consider the overall weight and ease of handling.
Can I benefit from adding dividers and inserts to tote boxes?
You can add dividers to virtually any shipping tote or multi-trip packaging product. They can help minimise damage by preventing parts from moving during transit. They can assist with manual stock checks with quick visual inspections. They can aid production operatives by allowing them to retrieve items more quickly from inside. And they also improve shipping and handling efficiency by allowing you to fit more parts into an outer tote safely.
Is it safe to stack tote boxes?
The majority of both Correx® totes and Euro containers feature stacking rims or corners. This feature allows for much more efficient storage and transit, although it can mean storing empty totes takes up more space than collapsible options (which typically do not stack).
Can tote boxes feature company branding?
You can specify printing to add branding and logos to any tote box. Doing so gives your business a presence throughout the supply chain, effectively providing free advertising at suppliers’ and/or customers’ premises. Besides this, you can use print to add part numbers, special handling instructions and other information that may assist your employees.
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Why work with GWP Correx®?
At GWP Correx®, we have been manufacturing tote boxes and other forms of multi-trip packaging for more than 25 years.
Our experience, coupled with the wide range of alternative packaging products we can provide, including foam, corrugated, and ESD-safe items, offers your business several distinct advantages.
Firstly, you can source the most comprehensive range of packaging and handling products from a single source. Doing so minimises your admin, allows you to take advantage of economies of scale, and improves the compatibility of the various products you source.
Secondly, it also means that – should you require it – you can benefit from genuinely impartial advice on the best solution for your business. Our experts aim to provide you with several options and recommendations based on what you are trying to achieve.
And finally, our experienced design department is on hand to create custom returnable packaging for your specific products, environment, industry, or application. A team of customer service advisers guide you through every step of the process.
So, if you are looking for tote boxes or multi-trip packaging that could significantly improve your operations, please speak with a member of our team.
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