Plastic Packaging: Thermoformed Plastic Trays and Plastic Pallets – 10 Money Saving Tips You Can Use Right Now!
Heavy gauge thermoforming is as much a staple to the returnable plastic packaging industry as Chevy is to General Motors. It’s always been there, not known for its cutting edge design but more because it is solid, durable, and dependable. Thermoforming plastic trays and pallets can also be misunderstood. It remains one of the longest lasting and reasonably priced returnable packaging products available yet customers are reluctant to try it. Why?
Research has shown that many people assume plastic trays and pallets made via heavy gauge thermoforming have the same high priced tooling as injection molding. Further, many folks are convinced the tooling takes just as long to produce. This is not true. Returnable plastic trays and pallets come with a moderate tooling charge (usually less than $7500) and can be made in 4 weeks or less, depending on the design.
Here are 10 tips regarding thermoformed plastic trays and pallets your salesman would rather you not know about:
1. Provide the actual product you need packaged to your...