Plastic bottle containers are made from a combination of semi-synthetic or synthetic organics solids that have been through a mold. They have a high molecular mass and often contain other substances. The synthetic materials mainly come from petrochemicals. Plastic is so much a part of our everyday modern lives. You don’t need to look very far to see a range if plastic substances being put to use. Plastic bottle containers such as peanut butter jars, condiment bottles, and drinks bottles are commonly made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). What are the bottles used for? Bottling drinks such as water and fizzy drinks Tomato sauce and salad dressing bottles Peanut butter jars Cosmetics Toiletries such as shampoo, face wash or body wash bottles So these are just a few of the many uses for plastic bottle containers. Which most of us use on a daily basis. Where can I buy plastic bottle containers? Companies in South Africa that supply plastic bottle containers: Purple Line Plastics in Bellville Cape Town. They make plastic jars and bottles for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and hospitality industries. Action Plastics are a supplier and manufacturers of plastic bottles, polycans and buckets. They are in Edenvale Johannesburg. Also in Gauteng is P.E.T Plastics. They make plastic bottles and jars for cool drinks, juices, sauces, water, solvents, honey, motor car products, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Plastech Moulders in East London in the Eastern Cape. Distributing and making plastic jars and bottles with closures. Creative Packaging is a company in Germiston… Read More

Steel container units for sale are great storage units and temporary solutions for ablutions, office space or accommodation. There are a number of container companies in South Africa that offer containers for sale, for rent, or both. Before you decide on using one particular company, it is worth shopping around to see that you are getting the best deal possible.   What can steel container units be used for? Spaza stores Tuck shops Office space (often carpeted and equipped with plug points, a distribution board and neon lights). Some are also fitted with air conditioners and are insulated. On-site accommodation Ablution facilities Storage of anything from valuables to collections to household goods and anything that will fit in them! Classrooms Shipping containers Steel container units for sale all sold in wide range of sizes and can be provided in different conditions. Where possible, steel container retailers will try to accommodate customers’ needs and modify containers to suit the needs of the individual customer.   Which companies supply steel container units? FSC Container CC This company in Bruma, Gauteng rents buys and sells shipping containers to be used for site accommodation, storage, offices, ablutions, bulk storage, and other uses. FSC rentals are available even if short term notice is given and are offered at affordable rates.   Better Storage Based in Roodepoort in Gauteng, the storage prices for containers start at R35 per m2. To contact better Storage, call (08) 2651 9810.   Pre-Owned Containers Investments  Containers Investments supplies all types… Read More

We seem to accumulate a lot of “stuff” through our lives, but don’t always have the space to store it. This is where self storage facilities in South Africa can provide a useful service, allowing you to stash your stuff until you next need it. Self-storage refers to storage facilities that offer storage space for rent month to month. There are a range of storage space sizes to suit your needs and you can choose whether you will be suing the space for a long or short period. If you are moving house, or if your garage doesn’t even fit in a car anymore, self storage may be the option to help you clear the clutter. Self storage is available both to individuals and businesses. Self storage is a do-it-yourself option, and the person renting the storage space is the only one with the key. If you rent a space, you are welcome to visit it as often as you like during normal work hours and remove or add goods to your storage. To protect your goods and your rights, the self storage operator will provide you with a license agreement.   What can I store? Self storage facilities allow you to store a range of items, from furniture, to paper, and other goods, such as: Sporting equipment Excess stock Bulk purchases Office records Trailers Vehicles Boats   There are general restrictions on what items can and cannot be stored.   What are the benefits of self storage facilities in… Read More

To have your possessions moved across the ocean you can make use of international shipping container companies to transport your goods safely and effectively. These companies are based around the world to facilitate international shipping logistics.   What will international shipping container companies do? Many companies will not only ship your goods for you, but will also plan everything involved in the process. This includes packing the goods you need shipped, collecting these items, and shipping the packed goods to the final delivery destination. Container ships are able to carry all their cargo in containers; a technique called containerization. Containerization allows a ship to be unloaded and loaded in a matter of hours, as opposed to the process taking a few days. This means that labour costs are cut and shipping times are reduced. Other advantages are fewer breakages as a result of less handling and less shifting of cargo. Another benefit of containerization is reduced theft and increased privacy of container contents. Each container can also have a product code traced by computers in a digital tracking system. Instead of a huge crew of people manually unloading the ship, cranes are used to load and track the storage containers. Because containerization caused more convenient shipping, international trade has grown as a result.   The big ten international shipping container companies When choosing a company to ship your precious cargo, you will want to use a reliable and trusted company. The 10 biggest and most popular international shipping container companies… Read More

Construction and civil engineering container hire has become a popular choice in the industry for a number of reasons – containers have a range of uses and serve as cost-effective onsite storage and accommodation units. Construction and civil engineering businesses often require temporary accommodation and storage at building sites and hiring containers presents a convenient solution for these needs.   Why hire a container? If your construction or civil engineering business only needs a short-term, temporary storage or accommodation, it makes more sense to hire a container rather than spending money on equipment that will not be used throughout the year. Rather than paying more for extra office space or beds for onsite workers, you can simply hire a container for convenient onsite accommodation. Containers are available in all different sizes, materials and shapes to suit your specific accommodation or storage needs. A container can also be customised to match your individual requirements. Containers are easily relocated, meaning that you can move both the container and its contents without too much hassle. Container hire usually works out to be 40% cheaper than buying a container, so unless you are planning on using a container every day of the year, hiring a container is a more cost-effective option. With these container hire benefits, you can see why so many construction and civil engineering companies are making use of container hire companies for their onsite needs.   Which South African companies offer container hire? Construction and civil engineering container hire is offered… Read More

Plastic toolbox containers are a great place to store all of your home improvement tools or any other tools that you may have lying around the house. Plastic tool boxers come in a variety of styles, colours, and shapes, which means that no matter what kind of tools you have you will be able to store them in a secure place. What is more is that plastic is not only waterproof, but is lightweight and durable too. So if you have a lot of tools and need somewhere convenient to store them, why not visit your nearest Builders Warehouse and take a look at the wide range of quality products that they have on offer. The reason that I suggest you look at Builders Warehouse for toolboxes is because Builders Warehouse is the biggest supplier of DIY and garden equipment and therefore this means that they also sell a lot of tools. It therefore makes sense for them to stock all of the necessary storage facilities for their consumers to protect their new toys in. Plastic toolbox containers can also be used for things that have absolutely nothing to do with tools. Many women often use toolboxes as a storage space for their jewellery. Due to the fact that toolboxes are compact and have a lot of different compartments that would store things like nails and screws, but can now store earrings and rings. The large section at the bottom of traditional toolboxes is often used to store bracelets and… Read More

Pyrex containers seem to be all the rage at the moment and this is due to the fact that they can be heated in the microwave without toxic chemicals being released which is the case with many other containers. If you have no idea what a Pyrex container is then here is a little lesson for you. Pyrex is a kind of glass called borosilicate that is resistant to high chemical and thermal shock. The reason for this is that the two glass-forming constituents are silica and boron oxide. Therefore dishes that are made from this material will generally last longer than their normal glass counterparts. Pyrex was invented in 1913 when the wife of the Corning Glass Works vice president, Bessie Littlejohn requested that her husband bring home something that she could use in the oven. This product sold over 4.5 million pieces in its first five years of existence and as a result there has been a growing demand for these products ever since. In South Africa there are a number of suppliers of Pyrex products, Makro being one of them. There are a number of cooking tools as well as dishes for you to look at for all your meals from casserole dishes to crockery. This type of glass is so popular that it has been used for different applications over the years such as the windows of space capsules in the 1960’s and 1970’s. If you are now officially impressed then I feel that I have… Read More

Microwave containers are not only a great thing to use when you want to reheat food, but they are also handy storage containers. Our fridges are always clogged up with food in tin foil or pots and if you cannot see what is inside then you easily forget about the food and it goes to waste. Microwave containers on the other hand come in handy see through material so that you can see what is inside. In addition to this, you do not have to dirty any more dishes when reheating your leftovers as you can just simply pop it in the microwave. One supplier of premium quality microwave containers is Tupperware. Tupperware offer microwave safe plastic containers that are not only convenient, but are easy to clean as well. No longer do you have to worry about washing the microwave containers separately, but you can stick them in the dishwasher along with everything else. In addition to this, these containers have been specially designed in order to distribute the heat evenly. I am sure that we have all experienced putting something in the microwave and thinking that it is heated the whole way through, only to experience that nasty cold bite when you get to the centre of whatever it is you have heated. With Tupperware microwave containers this will not happen. This not only saves you time, but it also saves you electricity as you do not have to put it back in the microwave to reheat for… Read More

Addis plastic food containers are a great way to seal in the freshness of your food which means that it can last for as long as you need it to. These great quality products can be found in about every major retailer and all at affordable enough prices. There really is no need to throw away the leftovers because they have gone off, now you can store your food in a way that will save you money. And to top it all off, their products are freezer and microwave friendly so storing and reheating your food is quick and simple. If you are enamoured with the Addis plastic food containers, you should also take a look at the numerous other products that they have available for your house. If you love baking, there are a number of measuring, baking, and storing products available to make sure that those cupcakes or desserts come out just as they should and last for days. In addition to baking materials, Addis produce hardware materials and have built up a trusted name in the hardware industry for providing everything you could expect and more. For those of you who love the outdoors and need a cooler box to keep your supplies fresh then why not take a look at the hard and soft range of coolers that are available. Addis really does have something for everyone, whether it be something for the outdoors, your kitchen, your garden, or if you are looking for cleaning utensils… Read More

Glass containers with glass lids are the best solutions when it comes to storing dry food or ingredients such as sugar, tea, coffee, rice or flour. The greatest thing about using these products is the fact that they are transparent and makes it easier for you to identify the contents inside the containers. You can pick up these containers at most stores around the country, and what many people do is that they buy coffee, use it and then save them to store other ingredients. You will also be able to find great websites where you can buy these glass containers, and they are available in various sizes. You will also find that many chefs use glass containers with glass lids to store their spices and other dry foods. Although glass is breakable, it is safer when comparing it to plastics and the reason for this is that there have been reports of plastics causing health issues around the country. Plastic contains phthalates and many other compounds and when storing food in these containers, certain things are transferred. When switching over to glass, you will find that food and ingredients will stay fresher for longer compared to storing them in plastic. Anyone will tell you the exact same thing, so it is much safer to switch over to glass now, not only to keep your food fresher for much longer, but to make sure that no compounds affect the food that will eventually make you sick. You will be able… Read More