Abstract: A heavy-duty, thermoplastic storage bin comprises a rectilinear base, spaced columns integrally formed with the base, and rectangular end and side panels that are foldable and erectable with respect to the base. At least one of the panels is detachable from the base. At least one central column having an integral portion protrudes upwardly from an upper base surface and is interlockable with a corresponding side panel at a bottom center region, for generating a sufficiently high sagging resisting moment. In a method for emptying the bin, the base is supported by a forklift, after the bin has been loaded with desired products. Following a material handling operation by the forklift, a tilting device carried by the forklift is operated to sufficiently change a disposition of the bin such that the loaded products are caused to be emptied while a side panel remains engaged with the central and corner columns.

Abstract: A pallet (2) includes a deck (4), a support structure (8a,b) for supporting the deck above the ground, and a plurality of retractable wheels (12a,b) that can be configured in a deployed condition in which they fully support the pallet or a retracted condition. A releasable locking mechanism (28) is provided for locking the retractable wheels in the deployed condition.

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 pallet (2) has a substantially planar deck (6), a supporting structure (10) that supports the deck (6) above the ground, and a plurality of retractable locating means (20). Each locating means (20) is adjustable between a first position in which the locating means extends above the deck (6) to engage and limit movement of articles placed on that surface, and a second position in which the locating means is located at or below the deck (6), such that the surface is substantially unobstructed.