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IPL Material Handling: Metric-size returnable produce containers

IPL Inc. (Northboro, MA) is developing a line of metric-sized returnable produce containers (RPCs). They are designed to transport fruits and vegetables from the field to point of purchase.

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The RPCs will be 15.75" x23.62" (40cmx60cm), in compliance with the voluntary guidelines for returnable containers issued by the Produce Task Force.

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