When you can’t settle for standard, APR Containers helps you achieve the perfect fit — delivering tailored, returnable solutions that solve real-world challenges. With decades of industry experience, we understand that logistics isn’t plug-and-play — it’s precision-engineered. So when five forward-thinking companies approached us with unique problems, we responded with customized solutions that exceeded expectations.
First, let’s explore why customizable returnable packaging isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s becoming essential.
Why Custom Returnable Containers Make Sense
Cost Savings & Durability
Engineered returnable containers cost more initially but pay for themselves over time. Durable plastic containers withstand repeated use, stacking, and rough handling, reducing total expenses compared to single-use packaging.
Enhanced Product Protection
With custom features like dividers, dunnage, and tailored walls, components are held securely, reducing damage in transit and on the shop floor.
Efficiency in Handling
Ergonomic designs, stable stacking, removable walls, and RFID add-ons speed up loading/unloading processes, cutting labor time and streamlining workflows.
Sustainability & Visibility
Reusable, recyclable containers reduce waste and carbon, contributing to ESG goals. Branding, color-coding, RFID tags, and serialized tracking improve accountability and traceability.
Five APR Custom Solutions That Deliver
1. Welded Inserts + Drainage: Automotive Wash-Line Ready
An automotive OEM needed organized parts processing through a wash cycle. APR fashioned welded compartments with drain holes, enabling free-flowing cleaning solutions and organized parts separation for high-volume reliability.
2. Precision Height Adjustment via Cut & Weld
One client required a non-standard container height for a specific process step. We trimmed and fused two containers using our Cut & Weld technique to meet exact specifications, and rigorous retesting confirmed they retained full structural integrity.
3. Removable Walls for Easy Loading
A bulk-container user needed unobstructed access for fast product loading. APR developed removable sidewalls that snap on and off efficiently, enabling quick loading while keeping security intact during transport.
4. Cross-Linked Foam Dunnage: RV Stairs Protected
Shipping stair sets for a major RV manufacturer demanded high protection beyond pallets. Our cross-linked foam dunnage snugly secures parts inside a bulk container. A base-and-top cushion system and secured lid ensure safe, rattle-free transit.
5. Extended, Reinforced Containers for Heavy Loads
Another client required a longer container with increased weight capacity. We cut, welded, and extend the box, then added steel channel and structural struts to reinforce the base — resulting in a stable, heavy-duty container built to specification.
Real Benefits You Can See
- Lower cost per cycle: Heavy-duty materials promise more ROI per dollar.
- Reduced damage & waste: Secure designs minimize transit damage and landfill disposal.
- Faster processes: Snap-on panels, stackable systems, and inserts reduce labor time.
- Stronger sustainability: Circulating containers cut carbon and support circular packaging systems.
- Better accountability: Your containers and your brand are easier to track and reclaim.
Ready for Your Perfect Fit?
If your needs go beyond off-the-shelf, APR’s expert team can build the container you need — from height adjustments, removable walls, steel reinforcements, foam dunnage, inserts, to tracking systems. Get the precision packaging your production deserves.
Click here to contact us today to discuss your next project.
