Abstract: A box blank 35, constructed using a reinforcing net 2 to strengthen its hinges, and a method for making the same is disclosed. The box blank 35 also possesses a structure which reduces the forces bearing on its structural walls when loaded and stacked.
Abstract: A wheeled container including a base member (6) having a surface for supporting goods, a plurality of wheels (8,10) for supporting the base member (6) above a floor, and at least one shroud (12) for protecting at least one wheel (8,10), wherein the shroud (12) is releasably attached to the base member (6).
Abstract: A container (10) (or other returnable item) for the storage and delivery of goods, comprises antenna means (16) for radio frequency use, and connection means (18) for receiving a removable drive circuit means (20). The drive circuit (20) is operable to communicate by means of the antenna (16) when connected therewith. The connections (18) serve, in use, to connect an installed drive circuit (20) with the antenna (16) to allow the drive circuit (20) to communicate. This allows the identity of the container or its contents to be communicated to a remote location.