There Is No Point In Buying Cheap Storage Boxes

On October 11, 2019 By Caterbox UKIn Storage BoxesLeave a comment

If you are looking for storage boxes for your business – and most businesses do – there is no point in buying cheap ones. They are not going to last. Storage boxes get thrown about, stored on top of one another, filled with all sorts of things such as motor parts which may be oily and greasy, and a whole lot more things can happen to them as well. The answer is that you should look for extra strong storage boxes.

You can buy extra strong storage boxes that are built to take punishment and still be useable years down the line. These boxes are made of a rigid plastic and many of them are available in Euro sizes. That means that they will be compatible with both standard sized Euro pallets and UK pallets which makes it a lot easier to move them about.

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Everything You Need To Know About Stackable Storage Containers

On September 17, 2019 By Caterbox UKIn Storage ContainersLeave a comment

Storage and transport of items that you use regularly can save a considerable amount of storage space and transport space if they are kept in stackable storage containers. Many storage containers today are manufactured in Euro size which is 600mm x 400mm. These fit snugly on both Euro and UK pallets, as well as wheeled dollies, conveyors, and shelving.

The standard Euro size stackable storage containers fit in five columns on a UK pallet of 1200mm x 1000mm and in four columns on the Euro pallet which is 1200mm x 800mm. Many manufacturers also produce storage containers in a half Euro size of 400mm x 300mm, and it is even possible to get quarter size containers of 300mm x 200mm. In addition, some manufacturers also make containers in a size of 800mm x 600mm.

Euro containers have vertical sides, so they hold more than nesting containers, but of course they do not nest or fold so take up the same amount of space whether full or empty.

Stackable storage containers have many uses across a wide range of industries. Certainly, they are used in the outside catering business for transporting glasses, plates, cutlery, and so on, but as they have smooth sides they are easily cleaned and can be used in the food production trade and for pharmaceuticals. Euro containers are also made in a range of colours which makes identification of the contents very easy. In addition, most manufacturers provide plastic clip-on identification tags as well. It is also possible to emboss them with lettering or numbers, and some manufacturers can actually manufacture them with specific identification or print on them.

Most manufacturers of stackable containers produce inserts or dividers that can compartmentalise the container in a number of different ways. Obviously, this will vary by industry and the products being manufactured, distributed, or transported.

Stackable containers can also be found with ventilated sides. These can be useful for certain industries, especially the food industry, because they allow airflow in fridges and freezers which lets the food reach the desired temperature faster. Many stackable containers can also have lids supplied as an optional extra.

The Fries Conveyor Rack System

On September 17, 2019 By Caterbox UKIn racksLeave a comment

The Fries Rack System contains a large number of conveyor racks for glassware which come with a number of different choices. The Clixrack 500 glass rack is designed with a series of Clix extenders so that the user can extend the height of the rack to fit different glass heights without having to use different racks for them. This saves a lot of expense that would otherwise go on buying different size conveyor racks and of course it saves on storage space as well.

The Fries Clixracks can be adjusted to fit glasses from 73mm in height up to 260mm and no tools are needed to adjust them. The open rack design ensures that the water can easily reach all parts of the glasses and that they can dry fully as well. All of the glasses are completely protected within the rack and the racks can easily be stacked to save on transport and storage space. In addition, at the customer’s request, the racks can be fitted with tilting clips which allows the water to drain fully from the bottom of each glass.

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Attached Lid Containers Have A Number Of Benefits

On August 26, 2019 By Caterbox UKIn ContainersLeave a comment

When you are moving goods about, you need something in which to put them. If you are a manufacturer and make small products the size of, say, a bar of soap – or maybe they even ARE bars of soap – you can’t move them about one at a time. It would not be an efficient use of time.

Of course, some businesses use one-time containers such as cardboard boxes for their products, but these cannot be stacked very high because they will obviously collapse if too much weight is put on them. It rather depends on the contents as to how high you can stack them. Certainly, a lot of food items such as tinned foods are transported to supermarkets and convenience stores in cardboard which then goes to waste for recycling.

However, solid plastic crates and containers can be re-used time after time. They cost more to purchase initially than cardboard but will last for years and can withstand rough handling. Furthermore, attached lid containers can be stacked one on top of another up to eight or ten units high. This makes for considerable space saving in a warehouse and during transportation.

One of the disadvantages of attached lid containers is that they can’t nest like many other containers. Nesting containers will save around 70% of space when empty and nesting but attached lid containers take up the same amount of space when empty as when they are full. However, this doesn’t make any difference when you are using vehicles operating in a closed loop system. So if you deliver regularly to a customer, you might have 40 containers on a truck with goods inside them. When these are delivered, the driver simply collects 40 empty containers and brings them back to your factory, warehouse, or whatever.

However, containers with attached lids not only stack one on top of another, but also hold more than nesting containers because they usually have straight sides rather than sloping ones. You can also have attached lid containers with solid sides or ventilated sides if you need them, for example to keep goods cooler in transit.

What Are Euro Containers?

On August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 By Caterbox UKIn ContainersLeave a comment

Euro containers are manufactured to a standard Euro size of base of 600mm x 400mm which means that they stack in four columns on a Euro pallet of 1200mm x 800mm, and in five columns on a UK pallet of 1200mm x 1000mm. Some manufacturers of crates and boxes also make them in 400mm x 300mm and a smaller size of 300mm x 200mm and an extra large size of 800mm x 600mm.

You can use Euro containers of different base dimensions stacking on top of other containers. So for instance, you could stack 600mm x 400mm containers 2-up, side by side, on 800mm x 600mm containers, and you can stack 400mm x 300mm containers 2-up on top of 600mm x 400mm containers. Euro stacking containers also have straight sides, unlike nesting containers, so they can hold more product.

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The Many Benefits Of Fries Dishwasher Racks Over Conventional Ones

On July 9, 2019 By Caterbox UKIn BasketsLeave a comment

At Caterbox we supply the Fries dishwasher rack systems which include undercounter dishwasher baskets. When you run any sort of catering business, you are going to have to wash up glasses, cups, plates and cutlery, and washing up all these items is something that takes time and costs money.

Fries is an Austrian company and has spent a great deal of time and money itself in order to establish the very best of the best when it comes to washing and drying catering equipment. Fries dishwasher racks and baskets are now recommended by many leading dishwasher manufacturers who have recognised that they outperform virtually every other type of racks on the market.

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Volume Discount Storage Boxes: Time to Upgrade Your Glassware Storage and Transportation

On July 8, 2019 By Caterbox UKIn Storage BoxesLeave a comment

The catering industry in the UK remains one of the most lucrative sectors of the economy. If you have a catering business, you need to adopt innovative strategies to stay ahead of the pack. Using volume discount storage boxes gives your business an edge in this competitive industry.

Improving Efficiency and Productivity

The catering business is labour intensive, and your employees have a lot of work to do every day. Planning an event takes a lot of hands, equipment, and other resources. Some of these items you need include glassware, cups, crockery, and other items.

Packing and unpacking all these items is an arduous task which requires heavy investment in personnel. However, you can now make things easier by investing in innovative packaging solutions. You can select highly durable stackable storage boxes, correx glass boxes, correx storage boxes, and corrugated cup boxes, among others.

These volume discount storage boxes reduce the amount of work required during packing and unpacking of glassware, cups, and other items. Your employees can now focus on other important tasks to improve your services. This is because the packing and unpacking process is easy and efficient.

Cost-effective Storage

With stiff competition and rising costs of doing business in the UK, you have to find ways to cut costs at your catering company. One way of doing this is by optimising your storage solutions.

Investing in high-quality storage boxes saves you a lot of money in the long run. You don’t have to buy bubble wrap of cardboard boxes every time you have an event.

Better still, these storage boxes protect your glassware and other delicate items. This saves the cost of replacing expensive glassware and other utensils.

Branding Reputation

Clients in the UK choose a caterer based on word of mouth and reviews. When you use smart, branded, and efficient storage boxes, you will create a great first impression on your clients.

This is the message they will pass to other potential customers, thus building your brand’s reputation. You will also enjoy high rates of return clients and referrals.

Forget about bubble wrap and cardboard boxes and embrace new and innovative glassware storage and transportation solutions.

Go ahead and choose the best volume discount storage boxes to improve your catering services and grow your brand.

A Brief History Of Stackable Storage Containers

On July 8, 2019 By Caterbox UKIn ContainersLeave a comment

In the event and catering industry an awful lot of the equipment that is used is breakable. Some of it, such as glassware, is not just breakable, but fragile. There are plates, cups, saucers, cooking utensils, Pyrex dishes, and more, and all of these have to be stored, and when attending an outside event, transported. What’s more, there are an awful lot of them too.

A good few years ago, the only way you could store and transport all this equipment was in cardboard boxes – no doubt cadged from Safeway or Tesco who would have been only too happy to get rid of them. However, it meant that there were still a huge amount of breakages as the equipment was transported and the items inside the boxes moved around, despite being separated with newspaper, teacloths, or whatever.

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Things To Consider When Buying A Dishwasher For Your Business

On June 10, 2019 By Caterbox UKIn Catering Equipment BoxesLeave a comment

When buying a new dishwasher for your business you have to remember it is not a cheap item and so you need to consider several aspects of what you do to ensure that you end up with the right model. Not all dishwashers are the same, by any means, so you need to take as much into account as you can before you start to look. When you find a model that seems to be right, it is also a good idea to go online and find some reviews.

Of course, one of the things that you need to take into account is the amount of space that you have available. You could find the best dishwasher in the world, but if it won’t fit behind your bar it is not going to be any use at all.

In fact, in many pubs and bars there is only space for an undercounter dishwasher, so your choice is already limited. However, the good news is that there are many very good undercounter dishwashers on the market.

You need to consider speed. Different models operate at different speeds, so you need to consider how many glasses, cups, and so on you need to wash per hour. If you run a pub or bar, you probably only need to wash glassware, unless you also serve food, in which case you also have to allow for tableware. Then you need to consider the size and shape of your tableware because that will also have a bearing on which model is best.

Of course, you also need to think about the racks and baskets that you need to process everything. Undercounter dishwasher baskets vary considerably. If you need to process cups, for instance, you will need different undercounter dishwasher baskets than those designed for glassware.

Then there is the question of processing cutlery if you are serving food. You will need undercounter dishwasher baskets that are designed specifically for cutlery. You will probably need several different types of basket in order to ensure that everything is processed in good time and is perfectly cleaned.

The History Of Cutlery Boxes

On June 10, 2019 By Caterbox UKIn Catering Equipment BoxesLeave a comment

An individual who makes or sells cutlery is called a cutler, and this derives from the French word coutelier which comes from the Old French coutel which meant knife. Cutlery now covers knives, forks, and spoons, and the city of Sheffield has been famous for making cutlery for over 400 years. A train running from the city to London was named the Master Cutler. In the early 20th century, stainless steel was developed in Sheffield and brought affordable cutlery to the masses, as opposed to the solid silver of earlier years.

In the 18th century, knives, forks, and spoons were owned by the wealthy and needed cases in which to store and display them. The knife box became a symbol of importance in the dining room, since owning silver showed the owner was an individual of prestige. Knife boxes were fitted with elaborately carved interiors in order to hold the items separately, and the boxes were made of beautiful mahogany or walnut, polished and often with brass handles and brass locks in order to prevent the cutlery being stolen.

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