IPL Material Handling, a leader in returnable plastic container innovation, will introduce its full line of SmartCrate hand-held, collapsible plastic containers at PMA 2004 at the Anaheim Convention Centre in Anaheim, from October 17-19.

SmartCrates are returnable, collapsible containers ideal for moving perishable groceries and other products to retail as well as plant-to-plant transfers of work-in-process materials.

"IPL's SmartCrate series offers innovations and design features originally developed for the produce industry," said a company spokesperson. "These collapsible crates offer an intuitive two-step assembly, high cube utilization, and a high return ratio, dramatically reducing handling, freight and storage costs when compared to other returnable plastic containers. Additionally, the SmartCrate are 48"x40" GMA pallet compatible and cross-stackable, as well as increased stacking strength and durability.

"The SmartCrate's significant advantages over traditional nestable containers extend economic viability of returnable containers into new areas such as produce, case-ready meat, and other commodities shipped to retail, as well as long distance work-in-progress shipments.

IPL Inc. is a North American injection moulding and extrusion product leader. It was the first injection moulder in North America to earn ISO 9001 quality certification. It achieved QS 9000 certification in 1998. The company's headquarters are in St. Damien, Quebec. Total sales in 2002-2003 were a record $203 million (CND) servicing the material handling, custom moulding, packaging, and environmental markets.

For more information on the SmartCrate Series or IPL, visit booth 561 at PMA 2004.

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