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Cat Bulk Container
Submission Image Molder: Orbis/Menasha

Moldmaker: Minco Tool and Mold

Material Supplier: Exxon Mobil Chemical Company

Designer: Orbis/Corporate

OEM: Caterpillar
Product Description
Fixed wall plastic bulk container used for WIP, storage and transporatation of heavy metal components. Existing traditional packaging uses heavy expensive metal tubs. Plastic bulk containers offer superior ROI, elimination of extra internal protective packaging, eliminate issues associated with rust from metal bulk containers and support environmental and sustainability programs with plastic recycling options.
Why is the product innovative?
1-Use of plastic in an industry historically serviced by metal bins.... 2-We have built a unique tool design and part design that meets performance measures historically only seen with metal... 3-Plastic bulk container offers superior ROI. 4-Elimination of extra internal protective packaging, eliminate issues associated with rust from metal bulk containers. 5-Supports environmental and sustainability programs with plastic recycling options.
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