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.

Mar 31, 1999

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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