Abstract: Packages for multiple goods containers are secured by tensioned straps into integrated, load bearing, stackable units for palletizing, storage and supply-line service. Rigid, semi-rigid and flexible containers, including multi-tiered tubs are accommodated by the system. Cardboard usage is reduced 40 to 50 percent. Die-cut spacers, flaps and occlusions, and dividers separate the containers, giving frictional integration under strapped compression. Cruciform spacers enable reductions in stock gauge. Packages are ventilated, for goods identification and cooling. L-section rolled stock makes simple, strong, ventilated bases and caps. Re-usable plastic trays can form cap and base portions of the package.

Abstract: A plurality of members for temporary assembly into a rigid branch structure for supporting a cover to form an enclosure, including a plurality of elongated rigid, hollow posts defined by opposed pairs of flat post walls joined together along their respective marginal edges between spaced-apart terminal ends, the walls having formed therein at least one pair of apertures in spaced-apart, opposed relationship near each post terminal end and a series of elongated ribs extending inward from the walls and along the lengths of the posts between the apertures, a coupling for axially joining one post to another in rigid, axial, end-to-end alignment including a butt plate for transverse positioning between the terminal ends of the joined posts, at least two stems extending outward from the butt plate for insertion a distance into each hollow post end, each stem including two pairs of closely-spaced webs arranged in spaced-apart configuration and defined by opposed marginal edges spanning between the opposed walls of t