Reusable plastic bins: from standard to made-to-measure
CONTENTS
1. For which sectors is the reusable plastic bin essential?
2. Standard or customized plastic bins: to suit every need
The intelligent standard bin: fast, efficient, optimized
The customized bin co-developed with you
3. Customize your plastic bin to suit your needs
Color, markings , doming: enhance your brand
Fixtures and fittings on request
4. Reusable plastic bin: why choose EPP rather than standard plastic?
5. Reuse at the heart of your logistics strategy
Reusable plastic bins: what you need to know
Article abstract:
- Indispensable in the agri-food, automotive, logistics, e-commerce and healthcare sectors, EPP reusable plastic bins secure flows and optimize storage and transport space.
- The Komebac® range from Knauf Industries offers lightweight, sturdy, insulated and customizable bins (colors, markings, padding, RFID/NFC), designed to reduce MSD and improve operational efficiency.
- Single-material EPP promotes circularity (reuse, recyclability, PPWR), while reducing waste and logistics costs.
For which sectors is the reusable plastic bin essential?
Whether you’re transporting food products, automotive parts or HVAC equipment, sturdy, high-performance robust, high-performance containers are essential. You need to choose the most practical, strongest and most durable possible. In short, a reusable plastic bin (in EPP material, for example) will prove to be versatile :
- Space-saving : a modular, stackable or even foldable bin with ideal volume will enable you to transport and store more products on your premises and in your vehicles;
- Efficient transport : reduced risk of deterioration of the product contained in the container (mechanical strength, isotherm…) ;
- Less waste: A bin of the right size is self-sufficient (no extra packaging) and can be used many times over;
- Compliance with regulations: on the environment with the circular economy, and on employee well-being with lightweight, easy-to-handle bins.
Need a reusable plastic bin designed just for you? Knauf Industries at the at the service of professionals in all sectors of activity:
- Automotive (NAF 29) ;
- Machinery and equipment (NAF 28) ;
- E-commerce;
- Logistics ;
- Food processing ;
- Structural work ;
- Health.
Discover our reusable plastic EPP bins at Knauf Industries! Our teams respond to the various challenges faced by manufacturers, in terms of safety, performance and durability. Take advantage of advanced technologies at our Knauf Industries plants, such as expanded foam molding and plastic injection. Tell us about your project now!
A versatile, reusable plastic bin: discover Komebac®!
Handling bins that are both strong and light, safe and ergonomic, durable and high-performance? What if the solution lay in our Komebac® range ? Designed to make transport easier and save you time, this reusable single-material EPP bin combines lightness, strength and eco-design. Choose a container that’s easy to handle, efficient and airtight, capable of saving you 1,000 cartons per unit, for a lifespan of around 15 years (data from a study carried out by BDM conseil)! Equip yourself with our wide variety of Komebac® bins at Knauf industries, taking advantage of numerous customization options (size, volume, weight, color, finish, RFID chip…).
A bin designed for efficiency in the field
Washable, stackable and recyclable, our Komebac® range has been developed to reduce MSD (musculoskeletal disorders) and optimize handling in the warehouse or on the assembly line. With this reusable plastic bin, you save time on all your operations and reduce your logistics costs.
And for your most fragile or heat-sensitive products? We recommend the Komebac® Cool cooler ! Robust and insulating, this insulated box with lid is ideal for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. It’s the lightest on the market, available in 3 sizes, with or without handles.
A robust, reusable and recyclable solution
A reusable bin that’s as efficient as it is easy to handle – that’s now possible with one of our flagship materials: EPP, expanded polypropylene. This plastic material and its closed‑cell bead foam structure offer unique characteristics to all your packaging: bins, containers or crates:
- Lightweight and robust;
- Shock and vibration absorption ;
- Thermal and acoustic insulation;
- Flexibility and design;
- Recyclability and durability ;
- Easy maintenance.
Choosing lighter packaging with equally high-performance materials also means lower storage and shipping costs, and greater efficiency in all logistics operations! Containers that require less material with the same strength offer space saving and require fewer resources to manufacture. And because they’re just the right size, you can eliminate superfluous packaging during transport. You can, of course reuse them dozens of times without damaging them. You reduce waste and respect the environment with a well-considered product and packaging life cycle.
Match your EPP bins to your CSR initiatives. This recyclable material is recycled in the Knauf Circular® program program (a service set up a few years ago for the recovery and processing of expanded polystyrene and expanded polypropylene) and in dedicated channels.
Standard or made-to-measure plastic bins: to suit every need
Knauf Industries is your trusted partner for industrial and customized industrial projects. From food to furniture and logistics, our solutions push back the limits of creativity to design innovative products that add value to your projects while ensuring their sustainability, whatever your sector.
We propose to detail 2 types of development available:
- Visit customization of a standard model from one of our packaging ranges;
- The development of a 100% customized product, adapted to your business constraints.
The intelligent standard bin: fast, efficient, optimized
Need a reusable plastic bin that’s reliable and readily available? Explore our Komebac® range for your most urgent materials handling projects. The standard container is based on a black, stackable, ready-to-use model. However, you can customize it with numerous options to set you apart:
- Branding : You can personalize the bin with your logo (4 per Komebac®), or add a doming (also known as a domed label or 3D label);
- Color : for visual management, procedures to be followed by the operator are facilitated: differentiation of parts to be installed, sorting, storage, etc. ;
- 9 colors available: pink, orange, yellow, green, black, blue, grey, white, OCEAN (material made from 15% waste from the marine industry) ;
- Interior fittings: to pack the parts, specific one-piece molded fittings or removable custom foam fittings;
- Sensor integration : possibility of integrating a slot for wireless communication technologies (RFID or NFC).
The custom-made bin co-developed with you
For many professionals, designing packaging from A to Z means investing in their brand. Tailor-made packaging meets the technical and environmental challenges of a specific market, combining performance, durability and safety for both the company and the end customer. An innovative solution for reusable plastic bins, foldable bins or even stackable totes. Our stackable bins are designed exclusively to accommodate your products in the best possible way, according to your needs, your constraints and your customers’ expectations. Isothermal, resistant, ergonomic, foldable, customizable, eco-designed, original, surprising… the reusable plastic bin with its many assets fits perfectly with your identity and enhances your brand.
Now democratized for its undeniable advantages, made-to-measure solutions serve all types of industries in France and around the world. Examples abound! The wide variety of options available in the automotive industry has become a selling point for Mini. Food company Celtarmor adapts its plastic boxes to the needs of online shopping. Eco-designed bins have been specifically developed to simplify storage and handling for Boehringer Ingelheim’s scientific research laboratory.
Need advice? Call on our ID Lab research and development laboratory to turn your most demanding projects into reality. We can work closely with your teams to analyze your constraints, identify your specific needs and develop the bins that really suit you. Choice of material, bin volume, color, marking, integrated accessories… Take advantage of expert advice from our design office.
Customize your plastic bin to suit your needs
So, a customized plastic bin or one designed entirely for you? It all depends on your deadline and your budget! To help you save time and money on bin costs, we’ve deployed a wide range of reusable bins. Discover all the visual and functional customization options available for Komebac®.
Color, markings, doming: add value to your brand
Customization thanks to innovative innovative materials is one of our major assets. Differentiate your packaging, technical parts and industrial systems with our material, shape material, shape, texture, color and screen printing. For the Komebac® range of EPP containers, you can choose :
- The color (among the 9 we offer);
- The printed logo and branding ;
- The domed label.
Fixtures and fittings on request
Need a stackable bin or handles for easy transport and storage? You can add accessories to your container:
- Through handles ;
- Internal cushions ;
- Reinforcements ;
- RFID / NFC chips.
Reusable plastic bin: why choose EPP rather than standard plastic?
For its transport bins, Knauf Industries has chosen to master innovative innovative alternative materials EPP (expanded polypropylene) rather than rigid injection-molded plastic. We’d like you to benefit from the exceptional logistical properties of this mono-material. Here’s a comparative table of EPP and plastic on various criteria.
Plastic bin | EPP Komebac® bins | |
Service life | 15-20 years | 10-15 years |
Payload (over 10 kg max.) | 70 % | 85 % |
Grip options | Handles | Handles |
Weight | High | Low |
Risk of breakage or damage to the bin | No | Very low |
Shock absorption | No | High |
Nestable or collapsible | Yes | Yes |
Storage constraints | Indoor or outdoor with canopy / Stacking on 4 levels | Indoor or outdoor with canopy / Stacking on 4 levels |
Additional packaging required (film) | No | No |
Recyclability | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Use of recycled materials | 70 % | 40 % |
Personalization | Simple text | 100% customizable |
Noise during handling | High | Low |
(According to a study conducted by BDM Conseil, for more information: https: //info.knauf-industries.com/livre-blanc-emballage-rotation)
Reuse at the heart of your logistics strategy
In 2025 and for the years to come, reducing theplastic carbon footprint is no longer just a way of showing off. Every company is now subject to strict regulations, such as the PPWR regulation regulations governing packaging and packaging waste.
The Komebac® range meets challenges of waste reduction through reuseas opposed to single-use packaging. With a reusable product, made from recycled material and itself recyclable, you throw away less and give new life to your containers.
Reusable plastic bins: what you need to know
Optimize company logistics with a reusable plastic EPP bin. Knauf Industries offers you its durable, high-performance solution, in customizable or 100% made-to-measure versions. Choose the Komebac® range, or work with our R&D team to design the ideal container and save time on all your operations.
- The reusable plastic bin is suitable for all sectors of activity (food, automotive, logistics, e-commerce, construction, etc.);
- There are two two options for a bin that reflects your image: the intelligent standard or the made-to-measure ;
- The EPP (expanded polypropylene) is a material with many advantages for your bin : lightness, strength, thermal insulation, durability… ;
- A EPP bin combines performance, durability and safety to convince all the players in your market.
The Komebac® range in video
This 3D holographic video introduces you to our Komebac® range, the product highlights of our reusable and recyclable totes, and their many advantages.
