Abstract: A preformed laminate is provided having first and second outer layers that sandwich a cellular or honeycomb shaped core. The peripheral edge of the preformed laminate may be inserted into the heating apparatus having one or more heating elements surrounded by a reflective back panel and one or more heat shields, which function to focus heat onto the peripheral edge. Once heated, the peripheral edge of the preformed laminate may then be inserted into a molding press having one or more adjustable pinch rails for forming the peripheral edge of the laminate into an enclosed pallet.

Abstract: A tray is disclosed especially suitable for use in the candy industry. The tray has a unique arrangement of legs, lugs, and anti-slip features which facilitate stacking, handling, and cleaning of the trays.

Abstract: A tray and lid combination; the tray has sides and ends extending upwardly from the bottom at a slight angle, terminating in a flat peripheral shoulder. The lid has a flat top and downwardly and outwardly extending sides and ends that terminate in a flat peripheral shoulder that rests on the shoulder of the tray. Each corner of the lid has an integral projection formed on it that fits into the corner of the tray and functions as a lock to prevent the lid from coming off of the tray.

Abstract: A pallet made of composite material including thermo-setting plastic reinforced with fiberglass forming a platform with integral ribs molded to and extending downwardly from the platform and steel rods molded into the integral ribs at a distance from the section of neutral axis of the cross section of the pallet to make optimum use of the high tensile strength and modulus elasticity of steel, thus providing the required section modulus. The reinforced plastic face serves as the compression side of the beam and provides the required impact resistance from the flat loading surface.