Totes & Bins

Corrugated Plastic Totes & Bins

Plastics

The Case Against Cardboard

Cardboard boxes were never built for modern warehouse conditions. They absorb moisture, collapse under weight, and need constant replacement. The math doesn’t work.

MDI’s corrugated plastic totes and bins are the direct replacement. Same familiar form factor — nestable tote, stacking bin, dividable container, agricultural tote — but built from high-density polyethylene or polypropylene that holds up through thousands of use cycles. Water resistant. Chemical resistant. Nestable for compact storage. Reusable. And when they’re finally done, 100% recyclable.

MDI has manufactured corrugated plastic products in Minnesota since 1964. Our totes and bins are used in distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, agricultural operations, and retail backrooms across the country. If you’re still buying cardboard, you’re paying more than you need to.

Where MDI Totes & Bins Work

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Distribution & Warehousing

Replace single-use cardboard with reusable corrugated plastic totes that survive closed-loop distribution cycles. MDI’s nestable totes are sized for standard conveyor systems and pallet configurations. They go out, come back, and go out again — for years.
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Manufacturing & Production

Keep parts, components, and work-in-progress materials organized on the production floor. MDI dividable tote containers are designed to integrate with assembly line systems, reducing handling errors and improving throughput.
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Agricultural Packaging

Corrugated plastic totes hold up in the field and in cold storage. Moisture-resistant and easy to clean, they’re a practical choice for produce handling, seed storage, and agricultural distribution.
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Retail & Backroom Storage

MDI totes and bins are a practical upgrade for retail backrooms, seasonal inventory, and stockroom organization. Lightweight, nestable, and easy to label — they keep operations clean and efficient.
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Picking & Fulfillment

MDI stacking bins and dividable containers are built for pick-and-pack operations. Stackable when full, nestable when empty. Dividers keep SKUs separated and reduce mis-picks on the fulfillment floor.

Find Your Perfect Totes & Bins

MDI offers a broad range of standard corrugated plastic totes and bins. Below is a selection of our quick-turn standard products.

Why Buyers Choose MDI for Totes & Bins

MDI is a manufacturer, not a distributor. That distinction matters when you need a non-standard size, a custom color, or a quick turnaround on a large order.

When you order from MDI, you’re working directly with the engineering and production team. No middleman. No markup. No waiting on a distributor to check stock.

MDI has been manufacturing corrugated plastic products in Minnesota since 1964. Our workforce — the majority of whom are people with disabilities — brings precision and consistency to every product we build. That mission is built into our quality standards, not separate from them.

Need a Custom Configuration or Modification?

MDI’s in-house engineering team designs custom corrugated plastic totes and bins to your exact specifications. Dimensions, nesting depth, divider configuration, color, logo — we handle it all in-house.

Our process is straightforward: tell us what you need, we quote it fast, prototype it, and move to production. No offshore delays. No long lead times.

Ready to Replace Cardboard for Good?

MDI responds to quote requests within one business day. Tell us your dimensions, quantities, and application — we’ll handle the rest.

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