MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 7, 2014
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Samantha Goetz
ORBIS Corporation
262-560-5364
samantha.goetz@orbiscorporation.com
Heather Markovich
For ORBIS Corporation
414-299-3965
hmarkovich@corecreative.com
ORBIS CORPORATION INTRODUCES 42 x 30 PALLET THAT STREAMLINES
DELIVERIES TO SMALL FORMAT RETAILERS
Pallet optimizes product replenishment in small-format stores, minimizing product touches and
increasing on-shelf availability
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. – ORBIS Corporation, an international manufacturer of sustainable reusable
packaging and an expert in reusable packaging for retail distribution applications, has introduced an allplastic pallet designed to optimize the supply chain of small footprint retailers by eliminating product
touches during the order replenishment process, from distribution center (DC) to store to floor.
Many of today’s retailers are expanding their reach with the presence of small-format stores.
These retailers are analyzing the best way to get their products from the truck into their back room or
right to the point-of-sale efficiently, while reducing risk of product damage, cutting merchandising labor
costs and maximizing valuable retail floor space.
With the 42 x 30 Small-format HP Pallet, full case and split-cases can be sorted and loaded at the
DC. The pallet is then delivered to the store and used as a replenishment vehicle at the point of sale. Once
pallets arrive at the retailer, they can be moved directly to the floor, reducing labor costs and maximizing
storage space.
With limited floor space and narrow doors, small-format retailers are seeking more efficient
product deliveries. Its 30” width allows for easy access through narrow doorways and tight store aisles. Its
contoured corners won’t damage product and the solid body construction accommodates a variety of load
sizes and weights.
The 42 x 30 Small-Format HP Pallet offers:
- Faster deliveries, with 30” pallet width that provides access through narrow doorways and
maneuverability in store
- Truckload density, with 45 pallet locations per 53’ trailer
- Generous clearance for forklifts to de-nest a full stack of pallets, with slanted fork entry and a
discontinuous, stepped pallet lip
- Ease of manual handling, with a 20 lb tare weight and ergonomic hand holes
- Added efficiency with molded-in stretch wrap notches in each pallet corner
The non-porous, hygienic construction enables easy floor cleaning and handling within the retail
environment. ORBIS pallets are fully recyclable at the end of their service life.
To learn more about small-format retail trends, the following seminars are available from ORBIS:
Distribution Platforms to Optimize Small Format Retail
Monday, March 17 at 3:00pm EST
ORBIS Booth 7123, MODEX Trade Show, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Geo.
Choosing the Right Shipping Pallet for Small-Format Distribution
Tuesday, March 18 at 10:30 am EST
Theater G, MODEX Trade Show, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Geo.
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About ORBIS Corporation
ORBIS helps world-class customers move their product faster, safer and more cost-effectively. Using a proven
approach, ORBIS experts analyze its customers’ systems, design a solution and execute a reusable packaging
program for longer-term cost savings and sustainability. Using life-cycle assessments to compare reusable and
single-use packaging, ORBIS also helps customers reduce their overall environmental impact. ORBIS Corporation
is a wholly owned subsidiary of Menasha Corporation, the 3rd oldest family owned manufacturing company in the
United States. As a steward of sustainability, ORBIS is committed to a better world for future generations. ORBIS
tracks and measure our own resource utilization to continuously conserve natural resources and reduce waste. For
more information, please visit www.orbiscorporation.com, www.linkedin.com/company/orbis-corporation,
www.facebook.com/ORBISCorporation, or www.youtube.com/orbiscorp.
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