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Ideal for many different uses, our waterproof boxes and trunks are particularly useful in marine environments.   Key features When you have GPS, communications equipment, PPE, safety gear or emergency items, you need to be able to rely on your storage solution. A high-quality waterproof outdoor storage box serves a very important purpose. Most of our products are manufactur...

Specially sourced, Solent Plastics’ Probox 160 litre wheeled waterproof plastic protective trunk provides the perfect solution for outdoor living and transportation. The very best waterproof container on the market, our 160-litre wheeled storage trunk is IP67-rated. It stops water leaks for short periods (usually tested for 30 minutes at a depth of at least one metre) and assures total pr...

When fruit and vegetables are in season, not only do they taste the best, but they are also cheapest to buy. © CLICKMANIS / Shutterstock.com   How to freeze fruit Some fruits require a sugar-syrup or sugar preparation, while others will freeze okay - cranberries, blueberries and currants will freeze well without sugar-syrup, for example. Always wash any fruit first in co...

Our sturdy 210-litre mini pallet box / bulk storage container can meet the demands of even the toughest industrial and commercial environments. Exclusive to Solent Plastics, this small footprint mini pallet box is ideal for bulk storage across many applications. Heavy-duty, its more compact 800mm x 600mm footprint is perfect in settings where space is at a premium. As the cheapest sup...

Classic books were a massive part of our childhoods, creating lasting memories for the rest of our lives. As adults, we're instantly transported back in time to more carefree days by the sight of a familiar book cover among our keepsakes. © TTL Deez / Shutterstock.com | marhus / Shutterstock.com | Doodeez / Shutterstock.com | Alejandro Guzmani / Shutterstock.com | TTL Deez / Shutterstock...

Our 40-litre square heavy-duty industrial stacking plastic plate box is an incredibly versatile storage solution. Manufactured from sturdy HDPE plastic, this durable square storage container assures outstanding strength and longevity. Big enough to store twelve 12-inch dinner plates, our grey plastic square containers have a load capacity of 20kg. Weighing 2.4kg, and with space-saving...

Solent Plastics' range of waterproof and airtight storage kegs, drums and barrels is constructed to the highest standards. Ideal for all kinds of water-related activities, our storage solutions offer plenty of useful features – some are manufactured from food-grade HDPE. Waterproof and airtight, they are great for camping, outdoor activities and water sports, such as kayaking and sailing. ...

Blackberry picking season is here again! Searching for blackberries in hedgerows is a typically British activity. As well as being a fun pastime to entertain the kids during the school holidays, it enables you to make delicious jam, pies and other summer treats. Between mid and late August, thousands of blackberries will be ripe and ready to pick, and you don't have to live in a rural are...

Our product of the month for August is the virgin grey food-grade attached lid container - a Solent Plastics' exclusive! Available in a neutral virgin grey colour and in various sizes from 22 litres to 95 litres, these containers are perfect for storing food products in both commercial and domestic settings.   Key features When you're looking for plastic food storage contai...

Working out how to keep your warehouse productive in the summer is one of the biggest challenges companies face. Different factors come into play, such as higher temperatures and the subsequent impact heat can have on employee wellbeing and productivity. The summer months can be a time when businesses must restructure to achieve warehouse productivity improvement. When employees are exposed ...