11 Crate Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for crates as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 crate manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked crate companies as of November, 2024: 1.Xiamen Wuhao Industry & Trade Co., Ltd., 2.Handan Xiangshi Plastics Co., Ltd., 3.Shanghai Xinfan Industrial Corporation.
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What Is a Crate?
A crate refers to a plastic container used in agriculture and logistics. There are also wooden crates available, and they come in various types, such as those for vegetables, fruits, and eggs. Crates are widely sold and prove highly useful for transporting vegetables and fruits in smaller quantities, facilitating easy handling and sorting.
Shapes, colors, and sizes vary significantly, with common basket-type crates, container-type crates, and tray-type crates among the options.
In English, "crate" refers to a wooden frame or bamboo basket used for transporting items.
For logistics purposes, a standardized specification called "Food Crate Standard Type I and Type II" was established in 2007. This standardization has led to improved delivery efficiency, reduced production costs, and the centralization of recycling systems, among other benefits.
As a side note, a similar term, "crate," is also used for transporting pet dogs.
Uses of Crate
Crates are primarily used in agriculture to facilitate easy sorting of produce. In logistics, the standardization of crate sizes has contributed to increased efficiency.
The standardization of crate sizes in logistics has notably led to a reduction in cardboard usage, unlike disposable cardboard boxes. Standard crates can be reused multiple times through cleaning, making them environmentally friendly.
Businesses have also reaped benefits, experiencing cost savings not only from reducing cardboard usage but also from the decreased labor costs of sorting personnel.
In this way, crates play a diverse role, starting from their function as baskets in agriculture to their role in transporting goods in logistics, covering a wide range of applications.
List of 11 Crate Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Qingdao CNplast co.,ltd
Plastic Crate
Manufacturer Overview
Qingdao CNplast Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer of material handling and bulk storage products established in 2016 and located in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China. The company offers spill pallets for liquid goods, stackable as well as nestable plastic pallets for space efficient transport or storage, and collapsible plastic pallet containers for grouping plastic pallets. It also offers plastic water racks for storing potable or drinkable water. The company is ISO 9001:2008-certified, and mainly serves clients in logistics, warehousing, and port operations.
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STROBIGO
Plastic Crates
Company Overview
STROBIGO was founded in 2008 and is based in Zhejiang, China, and is a manufacturer and supplier of plastic trash bins and containers for various industrial applications. The company's product folio includes plastic trash cans, dog food containers, bag-sealing clips, pen holders, and, plastic pallets that have applications in the industrial packaging sector. The company has EN840, Sedex, FDA, BSCI, and, ISO 9001: 2015 quality management system certifications, and its clients include Nescafe, Pedigree, Lays, and, Whiskas. The company factory is equipped with injection and molding machines and manufactures products using eco-friendly plastic materials.
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DNA Packaging Systems
WOODEN CRATES
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Ameripak Company
Wood Crates
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Xiamen Wuhao Industry & Trade Co., Ltd.
Plastic Storage Crate
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Handan Xiangshi Plastics Co., Ltd.
Plastic Crates
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Specialty Crate Factory
WOOD SHIPPING CRATE
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Shanghai Xinfan Industrial Corporation
Plastic Crates
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Longshenghe Science and Trade Co., Ltd
Crate
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Hongyang Ltd
Plastic Crates
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Tosca
Crates
Distributor Overview
Tosca is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and is a supplier of reusable packaging solutions that was established in 1959 before its acquisition by Apax Partners LLP in 2017. The company offers reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for perishable food supply chain products such as poultry, meat, eggs, and dairy. It also offers reusable plastic dollies, pallets, trays, and dividers for handling its various RPCs. Aside from its products, the company provides sanitization, asset management, and consulting services for clients using its products.
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Crate Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Xiamen Wuhao Industry & Trade Co., Ltd. |
16.7%
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| 2 | Handan Xiangshi Plastics Co., Ltd. |
16.7%
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| 3 | Shanghai Xinfan Industrial Corporation |
16.7%
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| 4 | Longshenghe Science and Trade Co., Ltd |
16.7%
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| 5 | Hongyang Ltd |
16.7%
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| 6 | Tosca |
16.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the crate page as of November 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
- Qingdao CNplast co.,ltd: 2000 (24 years ago)
Company with a History
- Qingdao CNplast co.,ltd: 2000 (24 years ago)
Global Distribution of Crate Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China
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2 | 100.0% |
