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Collapsible boxes

Durable & space-saving packaging solutions

Built for efficiency and customization

We specialize in providing collapsible boxes that are not only space-saving but also customizable to meet your specific logistics and storage needs. Our collapsible boxes are designed for industries that prioritize efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. Whether you need a standard solution or a tailored product, we’ll work with you from problem analysis through to solution design, prototyping, and production.

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Explore our collapsible box solutions

Our collapsible boxes are engineered for industries requiring high-volume, reusable packaging systems that optimize storage and transportation. We offer:

  • Standard collapsible boxes: Perfect for streamlining storage space, reducing return transport costs, and improving overall logistics efficiency.
  • Custom collapsible boxes: Tailored solutions designed to match specific applications, widely used for automotive parts transportation or retail logistics.

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The process of opening and closing the collapsile container

Product characteristics and advantages

Our collapsible boxes feature a variety of customizations and add-ons to ensure they meet your specific needs and deliver tangible benefits across industries.

Advantages

  • Cost reduction: Save on transportation and storage costs due to their collapsible design.
  • Sustainability: Reusable over hundreds of cycles, significantly reducing the need for disposable packaging.
  • Versatility: Ideal for diverse applications from automotive to retail, streamlining logistics from manufacturers to warehouses and shops.
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Key features

  • Durability: Built with high-quality materials, ensuring long-lasting performance even under heavy loads.
  • Space efficiency: These boxes collapse easily, reducing their volume by up to 80% for efficient return shipping and storage.
  • Customization: Available in various sizes, materials, and configurations to suit your specific requirements.
  • Ease of use: Designed for quick assembly and disassembly without special tools.
  • Compatibility: Integrated features like drop doors, secure locking mechanisms, and ergonomic handling to fit seamlessly into your automated systems.
     
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Examples of customization options

Collapsible box with lid

Lid options

Choose from hinged lids, half-lids, or lightweight locking lids for easy access and added security.

Reinforced base for the collapsible container

Base options

Select from double, ribbed, solid, or draining bases, including reinforced bases for heavy loads.

Collapsible frame for collapsible container

Collapsible frames

Add to the top of boxes to increase height for taller or more items, and fold down to save space.

Runners for collapsible containers

Runners

Welded to the bottom for added stability and strength during automated handling.

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Selection of colors

Various colors provide a practical solution for categorizing and organizing inventory.

Dolly for transporting collapsible boxes

Dollies

Dollies increase mobility, enabling easy transport of heavy or bulky loads without forklifts.

Labeling, branding and tracking

Personalize your collapsible boxes with a range of labeling options to suit your needs.

Label pocket for containers

Label pockets

Practical for quick and interchangeable labeling for organization, identification, and tracking.

Individual hot stamped logo on plastic container

Individual labeling

Hot stamping, pad printing, thermal printing, screen printing, font inserts, foil stamping, and laser marking.

RFID chip on the plastic container

Transponders/RFID chips

Rapid product identification and tracking throughout the supply chain.

GS1 SMART-Box

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More than just a reusable system

In modern logistics, efficiency, traceability and sustainability play a central role. The GS1 SMART Box brings innovative features that optimize the movement of goods. Thanks to GS1 standards, it can be seamlessly integrated into existing processes and offers full transparency along the supply chain – from production to the point of sale. RFID and barcode technologies support automated warehouse management, while durability and reusability reduce costs and conserve resources. Traceability, optimization of logistics processes, sustainability and security – the GS1 SMART-Box is revolutionizing the supply chain.

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Industries we serve

Our collapsible boxes are trusted by clients across multiple industries due to their flexibility and adaptability. Some of the industries we specialize in include:

Automotive: Streamlined storage and transport of bulky or irregularly shaped parts.
Retail and consumer goods: Durable, collapsible solutions for high-volume goods in transit.
Grocery and e-commerce: Safe for food-grade storage and transportation.

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Companies using our collapsible boxes

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Frequently asked questions

How much space can I save with collapsible boxes?

Our collapsible boxes can reduce storage volume by up to 80%, significantly lowering your return shipping and warehouse storage costs.

Can collapsible boxes be customized?

Yes, we offer customization services. We can modify dimensions, materials, and additional features like drop doors or special locking mechanisms.

What industries benefit the most from collapsible boxes?

Industries such as automotive, retail, and grocery logistics benefit greatly from our collapsible boxes due to their adaptability and durability.

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