Abstract: The present invention relates to pallets including improved structural supports suitable for use with various materials. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the pallet includes a load supporting deck comprised of deck members, and runners attached to the bottom of the load supporting deck, which are comprised of structural supports supporting, in two planes, a plank. The structural support of the present invention includes a supporting wall, which has a top support surface and a side surface, and a base support wall connected to the supporting wall and which extends beyond the width of the supporting wall and extends below the height of the supporting wall, such that the supporting wall and base support wall define a plank supporting edge for supporting a plank.

Abstract: A laminate wrap constructed in accordance with the invention is provided which is formed and shipped in a flat shape, and which may be converted into a rigid L, U or square/rectangular shipping or storage container for the protection of long articles during shipping and storage. The laminate wrap is constructed to allow for ease in formation and handling, but after formation into an L, U or other shaped shipping or storage container, to produce a rigid storage structure or tube.