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This section provides an overview for intermediate bulk containers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 intermediate bulk container manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked intermediate bulk container companies as of December, 2024: 1.TranPak Inc., 2.Aces Teknik, 3.Shree Bhagwati Machtech India Pvt. Ltd..
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An intermediate bulk container (IBC) is a container typically ranging from 20 to 30 feet in length, suitable for transporting various materials.
IBC consists of three main elements: the body, doors, and connecting devices, which together enable efficient transportation. The characteristics of an IBC include versatility, mobility, safety, and cost-effectiveness. It is suitable for transporting various materials, equipped with a robust structure to protect the cargo, and offers high cost-effectiveness compared to other transportation methods.
IBCs are utilized in various locations such as maritime transport, land transport, warehouses, and temporary facilities. The system comprises three stages: loading, transportation, and unloading of cargo, facilitating efficient and reliable logistics.
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Snyder Industries, Inc., established in the 1960s and based in Lincoln, United States of America, is a manufacturer of containers and material handling equipment. The company manufactures industrial chemical tanks, plastic and steel totes, material handling bins, and agricultural chemical tanks. It also produces pallets, septic tanks, water storage tanks, and insulated containers. It offers industrial chemical tanks of various sizes up to 18,800 gallons. Its material handling bins serve food processing, food distribution, chemical, merchandising, and agriculture industries.
BWAY Corporation is a provider and manufacturer of rigid metal and plastic containers. The company was founded in 1875 and is based in North America. The company offers plastic and metal containers, drums, cans, bottles, pails, reconditioned packaging products. The company serves beverages, aerosol, paint, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and health care industries worldwide. The company offers its customers true sustainability at scale of natural resources, supply chains, packaging performance and growth opportunities.
TranPak is an ISO-certified manufacturer and distributor of plastic pallets and bins, established in 1994 and headquartered in Fresno, California. The company provides a comprehensive distribution of a diverse selection of export pallets, reusable pallets and containers, and distinctive pallets and bins. They specialize in the production of injection-molded pallets and pallets of unique sizes. Collaborating with a broad spectrum of industry partners, the company sources established products. Shipments are facilitated from four locations situated across the United States: Madera in California, Salt Lake City in Utah, St. Louis in Missouri, and Atlanta in Georgia.
Thiemann, established in 1740 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, is a manufacturer of stainless steel containers and comprehensive solutions. The company's product range encompasses small industrial containers, intermediate bulk containers, portable tanks, powder handling systems, process equipment, and more. It also offers IBC cleaning, beer decanting, maintenance and repairs, and other services. The company serves a diverse set of industries, including food and beverage, chemical, paint and coatings, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and more. It is a member of the Heritage B Group.
Greif, Inc. formerly known as Grief Bros, is an American manufacturer located in Delaware, Ohio. The company began in 1877 as a barrel manufacturer but has expanded its services to include industrial packaging solutions and containers. Grief, Inc produces fiber, plastic, and steel drums, jerrycans, bulk containers, coated paperboard, uncoated paperboard, and various specialty products. The company operates in three notable market segments including land management, paper packaging, and industrial packaging. Paper containers & packaging is the company's primary industry with secondary industries being metal containers & packaging and plastic containers & packaging.
Shree Bhagwati Machtech India Pvt. Ltd., established in 2000 and based in Ankleshwar, India, is a manufacturer and distributor of process and packaging machines. It manufactures laboratory & pilot scale equipment, fluid bed equipment, and pellet extruder spherodizers. It also produces CIP - WIP bunker washing systems, semi-solid cream paste gel processing, and mixers for solids – dry and wet. Its product range serves industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, foods, chemicals, paint and more. It has passed ISO 9001:2008 and Conformité Européenne (CE) certifications.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TranPak Inc. |
15.3%
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| 2 | Aces Teknik |
10.6%
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| 3 | Shree Bhagwati Machtech India Pvt. Ltd. |
10.6%
|
| 4 | Elkhart Plastics |
8.2%
|
| 5 | Snyder Industries, Inc. |
8.2%
|
| 6 | Matcon USA, Inc. |
8.2%
|
| 7 | Palmetto Industries International Inc. |
7.1%
|
| 8 | Custom Metalcraft |
7.1%
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| 9 | Con-Tech International |
5.9%
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| 10 | THIELMANN |
4.7%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the intermediate bulk container page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
3 | 60.0% |
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India
|
1 | 20.0% |
United Kingdom
|
1 | 20.0% |
