Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Put The Green Foot Forward


There is a common misconception that plastic crates are worse for the environment than cardboard, even though they are much more reusable and also recyclable. Plastic crates are stronger and consequently more efficient than cardboard and outlast their flimsy counterparts by at least 50 times. They can withstand harsh weather and constant handling. This means that they can be re-used over and over again, which not only causes less landfill and less deforestation, but also reduces disposal costs for you or your company.  Furthermore plastic can be recycled for a much wider range of uses in comparison to cardboard, from medicine to food to industrial purposes.

There are some negative plastics such as PVC which can be detrimental to your health and the environment. However our plastic crates are made out of the best PVC alternative, polypropylene. Our PP plastic crates are classified under Returnable Transit Packaging Solutions. This means that by hiring plastic crates businesses can take advantage of significant cost savings whilst simultaneously adhering to legislative requirements such as the Packaging Waste Directive.
Here at EasyCrate, we are dedicated to the environment and reducing our carbon footprint, so contact us today and join us on our green journey, using our planet-friendly plastic crates.

Wednesday, 2 January 2013

Suitable Storage for Christmas Decorations


OK so it might not actually be twelfth night yet which is traditionally the time to take down the Christmas decorations but as most people put their Christmas trees and other decorations up very early these days, most are gone by New Year’s day. So where are you planning on storing your Christmas decorations until next year? In a slightly ripped cardboard box in the attic where they will gather dust? In a bin bag shoved into the corner of the garage? Well might we recommend something a little safer and more protective…put your Christmas decorations into a reusable plastic crate which are available to either rent or buy from us here at Easycrate.

We offer a range of different plastic crates so you’re sure to find one that’s the right size for all your ornaments, baubles and other bits and pieces. We can even provide packing materials such as bubble wrap too should you need it and not to mention labels which will help you keep everything organised to make your life easier next Christmas.

To book your crate hire, you can use our online ordering system. Alternatively contact us for a quote.

Thursday, 13 December 2012

5 Ways Easycrate Can Make Expos Easier



The coming months are due to see numerous expositions in all different shapes and sizes, but whatever the exposition, and the product or service you are providing, there always remains one universal issue how to get your product, and materials to and from the site of the show. 
The majority of people attending an expo will not only have their product to transport, but will also have marketing materials such as leaflets, posters and freebies, along with technical support such as computers, hand held tablets and overhead projectors that need to be transported to and from the expositions as quickly and efficiently as possible. 
For many companies who’s business activities rarely occur in such a scale or format outside of their office premises this can create a logistical nightmare. 
With numerous items of varying sizes and types, choosing the correct vehicle for the task may not be the only issue faced, in fact choosing the right way to transport the items can be equally crucial. The obvious choice for many would be cardboard boxes; but as these key points explain renting plastic crates can provide many benefits than cardboard boxes cannot. 
Durability and Flexibility: Our crates range from long meter crates to deep computer crates and we offer an array of additional items to help make them as user friendly as possible. There reinforced plastic design also means they can carry far heavier weights than cardboard boxes and are not compromised when wet. 
Security and Tracking: Particularly when at large events, it’s incredibly easy to lose track of boxes and their contents, which, when attending an expo a long way from your place of operation can be a disaster. For this reason we can provide numbered security seals to keep your crates contents protected and labels for you to list and keep track of the items inside. 
Cost Reduction: Although crates are more expensive to buy, they are incredibly cheap to rent, costing as little as a few pence a day. This is far cheaper than a single use cardboard box.
Time Saving: Due to their clever design and high manoeuvrability, our plastic crates are much faster to pack and transport than cardboard boxes. They can easily fit into a car, or be stacked in a van or lorry. We can also provide rubber topped skates or trolleys to help move the crates easily around the site. This is especially true when packing and unpacking computer hardware crucial into our specially designed computer crates that many companies often rely heavily on at expos. Check out this video to see just how fast our crates are to pack. 
Environment Awareness: Our crates are made from recycled materials and will be reused many times in their lifetime, before being recycled once again at the end of their lifecycle. This Reusable Transit Packaging (RTP) solution is much more cost effective than alternative options and also improves companies green credentials.
Most importantly, we can deliver and pick up the crates when and where you want! This means that you won’t have the hassle of finding somewhere to store the crates when not in use.
As a Country which is consistently at the forefront of technological advances replacing the single use cardboard box with plastic crates, something which is commonplace with facilities managers in the West, is the next logical step for Hong Kong. 
If you would like any further information on our plastic crate hire options please feel free to contact us and a member of our team would be happy to answer all of your questions.

Thursday, 6 December 2012

Making It Personal


At EasyCrate H.K. we don’t just offer crate hire, we also sell plastic crates too. Our reusable plastic crates have been specially designed to make them suitable for a wide range of uses from moving offices to transporting items securely, to safely housing things whilst in storage. Our most popular crates are the Standard Lidded Crate and the Metre Lidded Crate, but we have a wide range of other crates available to buy too.

Our crates can be placed inside each other when not in use, ideal for space saving, whilst when full the crates can be stacked on top of one another. Thanks to their durable design, they won’t crush the contents of the crates at the bottom either. Fully watertight and with integrated lids, the possibilities of using our crates are endless.

Plus you can now make your crates personal by adding your company name or logo to the sides too. If you are interested in this service, please contact us for further information.

Monday, 3 December 2012

Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la, la la la la!


Sorry but we simply couldn’t help ourselves - we’ve refrained from getting into the Christmas spirit for so long that we were fit to burst! We’ve had a little chat in our office and it seems that most of us are going away this Christmas. Some to other areas of Hong Kong whilst some are off in serach of a white Christmas. It would appear however that going away for Christmas poses a little bit of a dilemma – how to transport all those Christmas gifts without the children seeing them, after all it is Santa who’s supposed to be delivering the presents.

Well thanks to our wide range of moving crates, we have the perfect solution. Simply place all your gifts in our opaque reusable plastic crates and close the integrated lid. Your little treasures will never know that all their Christmas presents are inside. The crates make your gifts easy to transport and you can choose the best size to suit your needs.

Our crates aren’t restricted to transporting Christmas presents, they can also be used for easily moving the turkey, veggies or abundance of mince pies too.

To order your plastic moving crates, fill out our online form now.

Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Five Ways EasyCrate H.K. Make Your Life Easier


At EasyCrate H.K. we pride ourselves on our quick and reliable service. We go out of our way to try and make things easier for you when ordering crates and our friendly customer services team are on hand seven days a week to help you along the way. Here are just five of the ways that we make your life easier:
  1. Hong Kong Wide Crate Delivery and Collection – we can deliver your reusable plastic crates straight to your door to make our service more convenient for you. We will also collect the crates for you too – saving you both time and energy.
  2. Expert Advice from Industry Professionals – at Easycrate we have a competent, highly experienced team who can advise you about the moving crates and other materials you may require.
  3. Online Crate Request Service – you can access our online crate request service 24/7 for convenience. We’ll then call you back to confirm your order.
  4. Wide Range of Moving Crates Available – we offer a wide range of reusable packing crates which are ideal for a variety of uses. See our full selection here.
  5. Extendable and Flexible Contracts – we understand that moving offices can be unpredictable so we offer extendable and flexible contracts so you can order additional plastic crates if and when required.
If you would like to know more about our services, please contact us.

Monday, 5 November 2012

More than just reusable plastic crates


We’re sure you know by now that we offer a wide range of reusable plastic crates which can be used for anything from office moves to domestic storage. However what a lot of our clients don’t know is that we also offer a lot more than just crate hire.

At EasyCrate Hong Kong, we can also offer you the following:
  • Bubble wrap – we can provide you with small or large quantities of bubble wrap for your home or office move or your storage requirements. Ideal for protecting all those fragile things, our bubble wrap will ensure your items get safely to their destination.
  • Skate hire – we can also offer you skate hire which allows you to easily move all those full plastic crates around.
  • Security seals – we understand the need for privacy and data protection when moving so we also offer security seals which can be used to securely fasten all our crates.
  • Labels – we find that it pays to be organised so we offer a range of labels to allow you to mark up crates with their contents or destination.
To find out more any of these ancillary items or about our reusable plastic crates, click here or contact us on 29142200 for further information.