Fountain Inn, SC – BPS Plastics, a packaging supplier based in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, is expanding its industrial offering with a focus on collapsible containers engineered for warehouse efficiency. These reusable units support improved space utilization, streamlined handling, and reduced packaging waste across storage and distribution environments.

Boosting Warehouse Efficiency with Collapsible Containers

As warehouse managers face increasing space constraints and rising labor costs, reusable systems like collapsible plastic crates are gaining traction. A 2023 survey by industry experts published in Supply Chain Management Review found that 44% of distribution center operators identified insufficient space as a major issue, making it the most frequently cited challenge that year. In this environment, collapsible designs offer measurable gains by reducing the footprint of empty storage containers and improving workflow.

Product Focus: Collapsible Plastic Crates for Industrial Use

Each plastic collapsible crate from BPS Plastics is built with a rigid base, interlocking sides, and fold-flat functionality. When expanded, these containers hold high-density inventory, including parts, tools, and materials. When not in use, the sides fold inward to reduce storage volume.

Typical use cases include:

• Inbound inventory reception

• Reusable work-in-process storage
  
  

• Returnable packaging for closed-loop transport

• Pick and pack zones with high turnover rates
  
  

Made from durable polymers such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene, the containers resist cracking, bowing, and weather exposure during extended warehouse use.

Impact on Warehouse Space and Logistics Flow

A standard collapsible plastic storage crate measuring 48"x45"x34" collapses to about 12" in height, allowing three to four times more units to be stored in the same vertical space. This compaction is particularly valuable in staging zones and empty container storage areas, where non-collapsible units occupy unnecessary floor space.

Collapsed containers also allow for denser loading during backhaul or reverse logistics. Companies adopting reusable packaging have reported reductions in overall freight costs due to improved cube utilization and fewer trucks on the road. Utilizing collapsible containers can lead to a 30% reduction in storage costs and a 20% decrease in transportation expenses due to optimized load capacities, says Credence Research.

Streamlined Handling and Lower Labor Input

Each collapsible crate in the BPS Plastics catalog is designed for warehouse compatibility. Standard industrial footprints allow units to fit existing racking systems and conveyors. Built-in forklift access, drop-down doors, and locking lids further reduce the time required for loading, picking, and returns.

Compared to single-use packaging, reusable crates reduce labor associated with breaking down boxes, wrapping pallets, or clearing packaging debris. Crates are ready for reuse within minutes, requiring no added materials or preparation between cycles.

Long-Term Material and Cost Reduction

Collapsible plastic crates eliminate the need for disposable packaging such as corrugated boxes, wood frames, and shrink wrap. Each unit can be reused hundreds of times, with many customers reporting service life exceeding 5 years under regular use.

This shift lowers packaging purchase costs and disposal and recycling expenses. The crates are fully recyclable at the end of life, supporting waste-reduction initiatives common in industrial logistics.

Total cost of ownership decreases over time, especially in operations with return logistics, centralized distribution, or frequent in-house material transfers.

Applications Across Industrial Warehousing

BPS Plastics provides collapsible containers and related packaging systems to customers nationwide. Warehouses in the following industries have integrated collapsible storage to improve operational flow:

• Retail distribution centers

• Automotive manufacturing

• E-commerce fulfillment

• Agricultural handling and sorting

• Cold chain and food processing
  
  

Customers can choose from a range of solid or vented sidewalls, with optional features such as replaceable fork straps, all-plastic hinges, and storage bases designed for collapsing dunnage.

For additional information on collapsible crates, call (864) 918-9974 or contact info@bpspackaging.com.

About BPS Plastics

BPS Plastics in Fountain Inn, SC, with over 30 years of experience, supplies high-quality collapsible crates and plastic pallets. Its products serve a broad range of industries, including automotive, appliance, industrial, agriculture and produce, apparel, food and beverage, logistics, pharmaceutical, recreational, warehousing, and plastic resin handling and storage. BPS Plastics focuses on delivering durable, efficient solutions and offers nationwide shipping to meet the needs of customers across the country.

Contact Information:

BPS Plastic

303 Dale Dr
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
United States

BPS Russ
(864) 918-9974
https://bpsplastic.com/