Containers modified for Ebuyer
April 1st 2006

Online consumer technology retailer, Ebuyer, uses SSI Schaefer LTF plastic containers in its new warehouse in Howden, East Yorkshire. Ebuyer was looking for a company that could provide a high quantity of plastic containers, at a competitive price, for use in the picking and distribution section of the facility.

After a number of discussions between Chris Parker of SSI Schaefer and Ebuyer management, an order was placed for 4200 blue LTF plastic containers for use in the automated retrieval system and 800 grey LTF plastic containers for use on their conveyors.

However, a number of modifications were needed before the containers could be put into action. Each container supplied came with additional flat welded base, a first for Schaefer in the UK, to reduce the noise impact on the conveyors and in automation. Drain holes were added to assist the flow of water during sprinkler activation plus two barcodes were fitted on each container.

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