At Rehrig Pacific, we believe the best ideas come from listening closely to our customers and then pushing ourselves to create something better than what has been done before. That belief came to life recently with the launch of the Flex Bin, a modular, reusable bin originally designed for the protein industry but versatile enough to add value across food manufacturing, CPG, and supply chain operations.
The Flex Bin is not just another product in our lineup; it is a milestone. For years, bins have looked and functioned the same way, with static designs that worked but often left operational challenges unsolved. The Flex Bin breaks that pattern. It is durable, easy to sanitize, ergonomic to handle, and built for compatibility with modern automation systems. Most importantly, it gives customers options by adapting to their needs instead of forcing them to work around outdated designs.
What makes the Flex Bin truly unique in the market is its unmatched configurability. Customers can choose from four different wall styles and five base options, making the Flex Bin a highly customizable solution tailored to their operations. Whether it’s specific stacking requirements, drainage needs, or integration with automated systems, the Flex Bin can be configured to meet the precise demands of the customer and the broader industry. This level of flexibility ensures that one bin can serve multiple purposes across various processes, reducing complexity and inventory costs while increasing operational efficiency.
Launching the Flex Bin also reinforced something bigger about who we are as a company. This was not a project handled in isolation by engineering or sales. It was a company-wide effort where teams came together, shared ideas, and challenged the status quo. We were not tweaking an existing product. We were rethinking it from the ground up, guided by customer feedback and a sense of urgency to deliver something that truly makes a difference.
For customers, the benefits are immediate. They receive a bin that performs better, lasts longer, and helps reduce the total cost of ownership. For partners, it is proof of what is possible when we co-create solutions around real challenges. For communities, it means products that support a circular economy by extending product life and reducing waste.
To me, the Flex Bin represents Rehrig Pacific at its best: innovative, collaborative, and always focused on impact. It shows how, when we align around purpose, we do not just keep pace with the industry; we set the pace.
The Flex Bin is more than a product launch. It is a signal of where we are headed as a company. We are leading the way in reusable supply chain solutions and showing what is possible when we refuse to settle for the status quo.
Keep an eye out for our next piece, where we’ll share more about our work in the protein industry and the innovations taking shape.
Author:
Briana Sardo, National Account Manager