ORBIS Corporation: Reusable Packaging, Plastic Pallets, Bulk Containers & Systems

About ORBIS

ORBIS Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Menasha Corporation, is a major North American manufacturer of reusable packaging, engineering products that move, protect, and store goods across automated, high-volume supply chains. From its headquarters in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, the company serves industries including food and beverage, consumer goods, automotive, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and e-commerce fulfillment.

As one of the most diversified reusable packaging manufacturers on the continent, ORBIS combines plastics molding, metal fabrication, dunnage engineering, and system-level services to help companies transition away from single-use materials. Its portfolio spans plastic pallets, bulk containers, handheld totes, AutoStore™ bins, steel racks, and custom interior packaging designed for repeated handling and long service life.

Beyond manufacturing, ORBIS provides Reusable Packaging Management (RPM) service offerings that help customers track, wash, redeploy, and optimize reusable assets across large networks. This systems-based approach reinforces the company’s role in enabling circular, cost-efficient packaging loops for leading industrial and retail supply chains.

This systems-based approach aligns closely with themes in our
Reusable Packaging Technology & Services Hub.

Plastic Pallets: Built for Automation and Durability

ORBIS approaches pallet design as durability engineering, not commodity production. Its pallet families—including Odyssey®, RackoCell®, Stack’R®, Nest’R®, and the PLASTIC PRO™ and ORBIS® 45 Series—serve industries ranging from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals and automotive.

Key design principles include hygienic surfaces, molded-in friction features, structural foam durability, and footprints optimized for ASRS, robotics, and automated palletizers. Models increasingly incorporate recycled resin, blending circularity with performance.

These pallet designs directly support many of the automation trends covered in our
Reusable Transport Packaging Hub.

Suggested Reading:
Designing Durable Plastic Pallets – Alison Zitzke
Plastic Pallet Trends 2021 – Interview
2025 Plastic Pallet Buyers Guide

Bulk Containers: Flow, Protection, and Cube Optimization

ORBIS’s BulkPak®, injection-molded and structural foam bulk bins, and modular OPTE Bulk and OPTE Sleeve Pack systems anchor a portfolio designed for material protection and return efficiency. These solutions handle everything from granular ingredients to heavy industrial parts and are built for hygiene in food networks and rugged durability in manufacturing.

These bulk solutions closely relate to the themes covered in our
Reusable Packaging by Industry Hub.

Suggested Reading:
Great Fit: OPTE Bulk with Mike Ludka
ORBIS Expands OPTE Bulk Footprint
New Heavy-Duty BulkPak® Models

Handheld Containers & Dunnage: Precision at the Final Touch

ORBIS handheld totes and custom dunnage support high-velocity automation in e-commerce and parcel networks. Standardized footprints ensure compatibility with conveyors, AMRs, robotic picking, and AutoStore systems. Custom inserts reduce product movement, protect sensitive components, and minimize downtime.

Suggested Reading:
Reusable Packaging for Parcel & Post
Inside vs Outside Diameter
ORBIS Approved as AutoStore™ Bin Supplier
ORBIShield Eco™ Dunnage

Steel Racks: Industrial Strength and Lifecycle Value

Suggested Reading:
Kevin O’Neal on Steel Racks & ROI

Reusable Packaging Management (RPM)

Suggested Reading:
ORBIS Expands RPM Network
What RPM Means for Reuse

Material Science and Circular Design

ORBIS prioritizes proven, recyclable resins—primarily HDPE and PP—and focuses on geometry and molding precision rather than exotic chemistries. Its closed-loop recycling program reclaims end-of-life product and reintegrates material into new components.

Suggested Reading:
Material Selection in Reusable Packaging
Understanding Molding Processes

Community & Corporate Citizenship

Suggested Reading:
Community Giving Reception
ORBIS Golf Outing
$1 Million Raised for Children’s Wisconsin

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