Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for transferring a load such as a stack of cardboard sheets from an aerator to the receiving end of a cutting press. Sheets of material are stacked on a first pallet having a plurality of spaced support members defining a fork-like configuration having an elongated passage between each pair of spaced supports. The free ends of the spaced supports are adapted for common connection to a transverse rod to provide a generally rigid support surface defined by the spaced supports. The pallet is transported with the stack loaded on its support surface by a forklift to a predetermined location above a movable base pallet which is adapted to align the first pallet in superposed relation thereupon as the first pallet is lowered in place. The base pallet includes a plurality of spaced supports corresponding to the spaced supports of the first pallet. After the two pallets become engaged, the connecting rod of the first pallet is removed.

Abstract: A carton with a reclosable pouring spout formed from a unitary carton blank. The carton blank is provided with appropriate fold lines to permit erecting into a carton having a diagonally angled upper corner panel recessed under the top and between the sides of the carton. The carton blank is provided with score lines positioned so as to extend across the upper corner panel of the completed carton. The carton is adapted to be broken along the score lines and the underlying section of the corner panel pulled outwardly to form a pour spout.