Abstract: A pallet includes on the one hand a tray (1) whose upper face is for receiving the load and whose lower face is provided with longitudinal or transverse reinforcing elements (2), each bent into a U or V; and on the other, longitudinal or transverse supporting elements (3) for supporting the tray, each also bent into a U or V and fixed longitudinally or transversely to the reinforcing elements (2) by the mutual engagement of notches (20, 30) provided in the reinforcing (2) and supporting (3) elements.

Abstract: The process for manufacturing an integrally-formed handle for a bag includes the steps of turning an edge of a sheet of bag stock on itself a predetermined number of times to form a multiple-thickness handle on the sheet stock, while leaving an adjacent portion of the sheet stock unfolded. The opposed side edge portions of the handle are then folded onto and overlying the unfolded portion of the sheet stock. The folded side edge portions are then glued onto the unfolded portion of the sheet stock. The central portion of the handle is then severed from the unfolded portion of the sheet stock. The unfolded portion of the sheet stock is then folded and glued into a bag enclosure with the handle residing adjacent a side of the bag defining a top opening.