Foldable plastic bulk containers not only offer greater operational performance whilst protecting valuable margins but are also more environmentally friendly. They are also an option for most markets and applications, unlike rigid alternatives which have a limited range of industrial applications. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Businesses looking to transport bulk liquids have seen the cost of rigid, metal IBCs increase from around EUR 100 to EUR 120-140 per unit, posing a challenge for companies looking to control costs and remain competitive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Compared to rigid IBC solutions pooled foldable IBCs are a better solution from an operational and sustainability point of view and do not require a significant upfront investment. Companies can redirect capital expenditures elsewhere, enhance their financial flexibility and focus valuable resources where they are needed most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Compared to rigid IBC solutions pooled foldable IBCs are a better solution from an operational and sustainability point of view and do not require a significant upfront investment. Companies can redirect capital expenditures elsewhere, enhance their financial flexibility and focus valuable resources where they are needed most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, above average fuel costs are making it more expensive to return rigid containers. In contrast, foldable IBCs have lower return transport costs as they can be stacked more efficiently in a truck. For instance, 182 foldable IBCs can be transported in one trip compared to only 40 rigid IBCs. Additionally, when using foldable IBCs as part of a pooling solution, used assets For products such as viscous liquids (e.g., nut butter, custards, and pastes), rigid IBCs can lead to significant product waste as it is difficult to extract all the product from the container. Not only does this impact the bottom line but it also contributes to undesirable food waste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With bag-in-box foldable IBC solutions, however, specialised squeeze systems can extract all the product, reducing waste significantly. For instance, one food industry customer sending expensive nut butter to Spain went from 70kg of wasted nut butter left in a rigid IBC to under 2kg using a bag-in-box solution with a squeeze system. This resulted in savings of EUR 200,000 per year! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, for products and industries that require aseptic filling, the container used to transport and store the contents must meet stringent hygiene standards. Rigid bulk containers being used to transport food stuff must be sterilised each time, which can be costly, time-consuming, and difficult. However, with foldable IBCs that use sterile liners, aseptic filing can be achieved at a lower cost as the liner is already aseptic, only the connection to the containers needs to be sterilised. <\/p>\n\n\n\nMore companies can enjoy the benefits of making the switch to reusable foldable plastic bulk containers highlighted below:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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