New Produce Totes Are The Result Of Listening To Customer Feedback
May 1, 2013 
Macro Plastics and Calpine Containers listened to customer feedback and have worked together to bring two new produce totes to market. The MacroTote 5-FV can be used to achieve greater efficiencies when shipping any types of produce, and the MacroTote 6-FV is designed to improve product quality, handling, and storage capacity.
The new MacroTote 5-FV is a single-piece, injection-molded collapsible tote. Its lightweight construction and ergonomic handles allow for easier handling in the field. Even though it weights only 1.37 pounds, the MacroTote 5-FV has a peak depth of 6.3 inches and is strong enough to hold 36 pounds of produce. In addition, with a flip-style latch and hinged edges, this reusable tote easily folds down flat to 1.34 inches in height, making it cost-effective when used for one-way shipments.
“Our customers are very pleased with the durability and functionality of this lightweight tote,” states Peter Piccioli, vice president of ag sales for Macro Plastics. “They have reported improved pack out and minimized freight costs with its use.”
Designed with product quality in mind, the patented MacroTote 6-FV has rounded corners and smooth surfaces to reduce damage during handling. “Swamp” grips on the underside of the tote allow workers to easily handle the totes during harvest and move product quickly into cold storage.
Once there, more than 400 air vents in each tote facilitate the flow of air around the produce, extending shelf life. “Our table grape customers have been looking forward to the launch of the MacroTote 6-FV,” said Eva Hammond, marketing director for Calpine Containers. “With a load capacity of 28 pounds per tote, and the ability to stack them three pallets high with a maximum stack weight of 1,193 pounds, our customers will be able to maximize storage capacity and production.”
These new totes will be available across the U.S. from Macro Plastics and Calpine Containers’ distribution centers in California and Arizona. For additional information please visit www.macroplastics.com or call 800-845-6555. For more information about Calpine Containers, visit www.calpinecontainers.com or call the headquarters at 559-519-7162.
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