{"id":26116,"date":"2025-07-28T17:01:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/blog\/choosing-the-ideal-tote-for-your-supply-chain\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T09:52:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T07:52:14","slug":"choosing-the-ideal-tote-for-your-supply-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/blog\/choosing-the-ideal-tote-for-your-supply-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the ideal tote for your supply chain"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"26116\" class=\"elementor elementor-26116 elementor-25881\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13e33485 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"13e33485\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db378d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db378d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Why is the choice of a handling container strategic?<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, a company&#8217;s logistics costs account for 10-15% of its sales. From storage to transport, including the return of damaged products, this expense item affects both customer satisfaction and the organization&#8217;s profitability. To reduce it, make the right choices&#8230; starting with the question of handling. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal handling bin is <strong>ergonomic, lightweight, durable and reusable<\/strong>. It protects your products, adapts to your equipment and saves you time. It reduces the risk of breakage, RSI and pollution. It contributes to product preservation, employee well-being and the conservation of natural resources&#8230;. while guaranteeing impeccable delivery. With the perfect tote, you save costs throughout the supply chain, and meet all technical, commercial and environmental challenges. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling bins are more than just storage and transportation tools. It&#8217;s part of your success, even if end customers don&#8217;t always see it. Choosing the right rotation packaging is another way of : <\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting deadlines;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain product quality;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save space during transport and storage;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the number of handling operations;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save time throughout the supply chain;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Produce less packaging waste;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reuse the same bin several times.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>The result: improved customer satisfaction, cost savings and a better corporate image!<\/b><\/p><h2><strong>What criteria should you take into account when choosing a handling container?<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The industrial packaging market is full of solutions. From stackable plastic bins to euro standard shuttle crates, with or without lids, handles and other practical options, you&#8217;re spoilt for choice. So which selection criteria are most important for efficient storage and transportation? Price, dimensions, ergonomics, strength&#8230; Here&#8217;s what you need to consider for your product. <\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Robust and lightweight<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the first function of a handling container is to transport goods, the second, and no less important, is to protect them. Your products need to be stored or transported without taking a beating. Their quality must be preserved all the way to the end customer. You&#8217;re probably thinking of a double-walled or very thick plastic tray, but you should know that packaging can be both strong and light. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/expanded-polypropylene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPP<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0material<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your handling and storage bins. They withstand multiple impacts without damage, and can be easily restored to their original shape. Their exceptional strength is matched by their ability to withstand temperature variations, protecting automotive parts as well as pharmaceutical and food products. It&#8217;s also an ultra-light material, being 98% air! <\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Ergonomics and safety<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under French law, all employers are required to ensure the health and safety of their workers by implementing preventive measures, information and training. The choice of handling equipment has a direct impact on quality of life at work. <\/span><\/p><p>Thanks to its lightness and ergonomic design, it helps to significantly reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) among employees. What&#8217;s more, when made of plastic or expanded polypropylene (EPP), they emit less noise when handled, making work more comfortable.<\/p><h3><strong>Cleaning and durability<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaging has to stay clean. In some sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and the food industry, this is an obligation in order to preserve the product. So choose a container that&#8217;s neutral, easy to clean and reusable. Water-, air- and dust-tight handling bins are available, such as our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/produits\/komebac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komebac\u00ae range<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Knauf Industries. Made in France, they can be adapted to a wide range of business sectors, and can be used for between 10 and 15 years &#8211; the equivalent of saving 1,000 cartons per unit! What&#8217;s more, they can be recycled at the end of their life. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-174f8c56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"174f8c56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fiche-produit-Komebac-cool-1024x482.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6963\" alt=\"Glaci\u00e8re Komebac Cool orange\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fiche-produit-Komebac-cool-1024x482.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fiche-produit-Komebac-cool-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fiche-produit-Komebac-cool-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fiche-produit-Komebac-cool-600x283.png 600w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fiche-produit-Komebac-cool.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94d3c3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-cta_banner_widget\" data-id=\"94d3c3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"cta_banner_widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"cta-banner cta-banner--w-media\" style=\"--background-color: #0099DE;\">\n            <div class=\"cta-banner__inner-container\">\n                <div class=\"cta-banner__content-container\">\n                                            <h2 class=\"cta-banner__content-title\">Rotation packaging<\/h2>\n                                                                <div class=\"cta-banner__content-text\"><p>Discover our white paper on rotation packaging<\/p><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"buttons-container\">                        <a href=\"https:\/\/info.knauf-industries.com\/white-paper-komebac\"\n                            class=\"button button--primary\"\n                            target=\"_self\"\n                            rel=\"\">\n                            Download the white paper                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"cta-banner__image-container\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"440\" class=\"cta-banner__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bacs-Komebac.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bacs-Komebac-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bacs-Komebac-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bacs-Komebac-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bacs-Komebac-1024x482.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bacs-Komebac.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bacs-Komebac.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bacs-Komebac.png 42w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bacs-Komebac.png 85w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bacs-Komebac.png 170w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bacs-Komebac-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bacs-Komebac-600x283.png 600w, https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bacs-Komebac-100x100.png 100w, \" alt=\"Individu portant un Komebac en PPE ultra l\u00e9ger\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15ae6a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15ae6a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Compare the plastic bin to other materials<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wood, metal, cardboard, plastic and bioplastics make up most of today&#8217;s rotating packaging. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. To help you in your choice of container, we have studied the differences between our Komebac\u00ae PPE bin, a conventional plastic bin and a cardboard box. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We evaluate these three types of totes on logistical criteria in the comparison table below.<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cardboard box (e.g. GALIA 49 type)<\/b><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>600x400x300<\/b><\/p><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\"><p><b>Plastic bin<\/b><\/p><p><b>596x396x314<\/b><\/p><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\"><p><b>PPE tray (type Komebac\u00ae 64 Fond 330)<\/b><\/p><p><b>595x395x330<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Service life<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-time use<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15-20 years<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-15 years<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Payload (over 10 kg max.)<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">92 %<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70 %<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85 %<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Grip options<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handles<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handles<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Weight<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Risk of breakage or damage to the bin<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very low<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Shock absorption<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Nestable or collapsible<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Storage constraints<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interior \/ 2-level stacking<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoor or outdoor with canopy \/ Stacking on 4 levels<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoor or outdoor with canopy \/ Stacking on 4 levels<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Additional packaging required (film)<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Recyclability<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 times<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Use of recycled materials<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90 %<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70 %<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 %<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Personalization<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple text<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100% customizable<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\"><p><b>Noise during handling<\/b><\/p><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2><strong>Adapting the handling container to your sector of activity<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat-sensitive or fragile products such as vaccines or frozen meals? Electronic parts that don&#8217;t like water? Do you need a special design to stand out from the crowd? Because you don&#8217;t all have the same constraints, Knauf Industries deploys a wide range of EPS or PPE containers dedicated to transporting products. Your container must be perfectly adapted to your industrial needs, both technical and marketing. <\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Food processing and catering<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re selling meats, pastries or cheeses, you&#8217;re bound by food safety standards (such as European regulation CE 1935\/2004 or France&#8217;s energy transition law for green growth banning single-use plastic). To preserve product quality and minimize environmental impact, you need to choose packaging that is safe for consumers&#8217; health and won&#8217;t contaminate food. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/expanded-polystyrene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which is neutral, lightweight and recyclable. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contains no volatile organic compounds, heavy metals or ozone-depleting substances. It thermally insulates contents and absorbs shocks. Ideal for transport! It&#8217;s also a great way to create a design that reflects your image (logo, color, shape, text&#8230;), since it can be customized as you wish. <\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Pharmaceutical and chemical industry<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fragile or heat-sensitive products? Keep them protected from knocks and at a controlled temperature throughout your logistics operations. Robust and insulating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/products\/komebac-cool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komebac\u00ae Cool cooler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is ideal for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. It&#8217;s the lightest cooler on the market, available in 3 sizes, with or without handles. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover also our range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/products\/frobox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frobox\u00ae<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/products\/ringbox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ringbox\u00ae<\/a> containers capable of conveying solid CO2 without problem, at temperatures between -80 and -20\u00b0C.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Retail and cosmetics<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you at the very end of the distribution chain? Then it&#8217;s not just a question of lightness, sturdiness and thermal insulation. Aesthetics take precedence over everything else, because it&#8217;s your colors, your design and your message that will catch customers&#8217; eyes on store shelves. So choose packaging that&#8217;s flexible, differentiating and in line with your brand image. Consider the options of materials, shapes, textures, colors and silk-screening, or let a professional design your customized packaging, in keeping with your marketing and product constraints. Unlike cardboard boxes, EPP and EPS packaging is fully customizable. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take advantage of our Knauf Industries expertise by contacting our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/eco-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ID Lab research and development team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Our customized solutions meet the needs of manufacturers and distributors in all sectors.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Knauf Industries, your partner in the manufacture of handling bins<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it a real headache to find handling bins that are both strong and light, safe and ergonomic, durable and high-performance? Every day, Knauf Industries meets this challenge for thousands of manufacturers worldwide. Automotive, healthcare, food, retail, HVAC, furniture&#8230; Our standard EPP<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and EPS containers, innovative and durable materials, meet all your technical, environmental and marketing requirements. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a special request? Thanks to our thermoforming, plastic injection and honeycomb molding technologies, we can design custom packaging to protect and enhance your products. We adapt the material, shape, dimensions and screen printing to your needs. Let our teams support you in all your industrial projects. With Knauf Industries, innovation is at your service. <\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Conclusion: a profitable choice for your supply chain<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for tried-and-tested handling bins that meet all your industrial and regulatory requirements? Take care of your products and your employees with innovative solutions from Knauf Industries. Combine lightness, strength, safety and efficiency to save time and cut costs. Discover our complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/products\/komebac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Komebac\u00ae<\/a> range, with single-material handling bins in any desired size and with multiple customization options, as well as the FlipBox\u00ae, a practical and ergonomic folding bin, ideal for optimizing storage and transport space. You can also request customized solutions tailored to your specific needs. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our R&amp;D laboratory will help you boost your performance, satisfy your customers and become more competitive in your market. Tell us about your project. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact our Knauf Industries teams today!<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2><strong>Things to remember<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for the ideal tote for your industry and your products? Here&#8217;s what to consider when making your choice: <\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A handling bin is ergonomic, lightweight, durable and reusable. It must meet all your technical, environmental and commercial requirements; <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use rotation packaging rather than single-use bins;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The material changes everything: EPP and EPS can be adapted to a wide range of applications;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For special design or insulation requirements, manufacturers like Knauf Industries develop<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> customized solutions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pallets, crates, stackable bins or containers&#8230; All types of rotational packaging are capable of getting your products from point A to point B. But which one to choose for your industry? But which one should you choose for your industry? Which tote will meet all your technical, marketing and regulatory requirements? To reduce your transport costs and protect your products, both shape and material are essential selection criteria.<br \/>\nFind the supply chain solution adapted to all your industrial needs with Knauf Industries, a key partner for professionals in all sectors for 40 years. 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