IPL Products Ltd. Offers SmartCrate(TM) Collapsible, Returnable Container

IPL Products Ltd., a leader in returnable plastic container innovation, offers its full line of SmartCrate(TM) hand-held, collapsible plastic containers. 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.

These collapsible crates offer an intuitive 2-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 molding and extrusion product leader. It was the first injection molder 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.

For more information on the SmartCrate Series, or IPL visit the company's Web site at www.ipl-plastics.com, or call 800-818-1318.