Abstract: A pallet includes a top plate, an opposite bottom plate, and a series of supports disposed between the top and bottom plates. The series of supports, top plate, and bottom plate collectively define an opening on each vertical side of the pallet. The spacing of the supports from each other further defines a series of pathways configured to receive the forks of both a forklift and a pallet jack. The pallet may be configured to receive the forks of a forklift and a pallet jack from multiple different directions. The forks of the forklift may be received by the pallet such that the forks are oriented either perpendicular or parallel to the sides of the pallet. The forks of the pallet jack may be received by the pallet such that the forks are offset from being either perpendicular or parallel to the sides of the pallet.

Abstract: A container for housing a welding wire that includes an outer sleeve and at least one support member. The outer sleeve of the container may define an interior cavity. The outer sleeve of the container may be in the shape of an irregular octagonal prism. The at least one support member may be disposed within the interior cavity of the outer sleeve. The at least one support member may also extend vertically through the interior cavity of the outer sleeve. The at least one support member may be in the shape of a trapezoidal prism. With the at least one support member disposed within the interior cavity of the outer sleeve, the at least one support member and the outer sleeve collectively define a region of the interior cavity of the first sleeve that has a regular octagonal shaped cross-section.