Quick Ship Containers

Standard Products. Faster Manufacturing.

When timing matters, you don’t have time to wait on custom tooling or long production queues. Our Quick Ship containers are MDI’s most commonly ordered products, made from existing die-cuts to significantly shorten lead times.

This isn’t a compromise on quality. It’s a smarter way to get durable, reusable corrugated plastic containers when you need them most.

Our Quick Ship Product Line

Totes

Durable, nestable containers with wire rims and hand holes, perfect for warehouse picking, assembly line storage, and general handling.

[Totes & Bins](/content/plastics/totes/ "Totes & Bins"/index.html)

Bins

Versatile, open-topped containers ideal for sorting, storing, and moving products within your facility.

[Totes & Bins](/content/plastics/totes/ "Totes & Bins"/index.html)

Boxes

Corrugated plastic boxes in standard, auto-bottom, and l-lock styles for closed-loop shipping, internal transport, and storage.

[Boxes & Trays](/content/plastics/boxes/ "Boxes & Trays"/index.html)

Trays

Shallow, nestable trays designed to organize and protect components during kitting, work-in-process, and transit.

[Boxes & Trays](/content/plastics/boxes/ "Boxes & Trays"/index.html)

Sheets

Flat corrugated plastic panels that are easy to cut to size for use as layer pads, product protection, and temporary barriers.

[Sheets & Rolls](/content/plastics/sheets-rolls/ "Sheets & Rolls"/index.html)

Rolls

Flexible corrugated plastic in roll form, ideal for dunnage, wrapping products, tree protection, and insulation.

[Sheets & Rolls](/content/plastics/sheets-rolls/ "Sheets & Rolls"/index.html)

Standard Products Built Around What Buyers Actually Order

Most operations know within a day or two whether a container is going to work for them, which is why Quick Ship is built around the specifications customers ask for most. Our polypropylene containers cover the totes, bins, and boxes that show up on nearly every request for quote, from warehouse picking cells to line-side kitting bays. Because the tooling is already in place, these standard sizes ship in days instead of the four to six weeks a custom build usually takes.

Teams standardizing their work-in-process staging often start with our polypropylene storage bins. They nest cleanly, hold their shape under daily handling, and outlast the fiberboard totes they replace.

How We Deliver Fast

Speed without sacrifice

Because we already have die-cuts for these products, we skip the tooling stage entirely. That means faster production and faster delivery without cutting corners on quality. If the job needs a size we do not already tool, custom corrugated plastic products start from your dimensions instead.

Consistent quality, every time

MDI operates under ISO 9001-certified quality systems. Every container that leaves our facility meets documented standards, whether it’s a custom order or a quick ship item.

Purpose-driven manufacturing

When you order from MDI, you’re supporting a workforce made up of approximately 60% employees with disabilities. Fast turnaround and social impact aren’t mutually exclusive here.

Standard Sizes, Same Quality As Our Custom Builds

For buyers weighing polypropylene plastic containers against cardboard, the payback usually lands within five to ten trips. You get reusable units at a lead time cardboard cannot match.

The PE containers we ship as standard sizes pass the same documented first-piece checks as our custom builds, under our ISO 9001 quality system.

Made In Minnesota, Built To Be Reused

Every one of our polyethylene containers ships from a Minnesota facility staffed by a workforce that is approximately 60 percent employees with disabilities. The containers are engineered for repeated use and are 100 percent recyclable at end of life.

Ready to Order?

Browse our full standard products catalog or request a quote. Our team responds fast.

Browse our full standard products catalog, explore our custom products if a Quick Ship size is not quite right, or request a plastics quote. New to MDI? Contact our team for a sample before you commit to a full order.

[View Standard Product Catalog](/content/products/ ""/index.html)

[Request a Quote](/content/request-a-plastics-quote/ "Request a Plastics Quote"/index.html)

FAQs

What is the typical lead time on a Quick Ship order?

Because the tooling is already in place, most orders ship within one to two weeks of PO. Rush requests can move faster with material on hand.

Can I order in colors other than the standard?

Yes, but color availability on our polypropylene containers depends on current material stock, so lead time may extend a few days for non-standard colors.

Are your bins food-grade or medical-grade?

The corrugated plastic used in our polypropylene storage bins meets FDA compliance for indirect food contact. Medical-grade variants are available through a custom build.

How do reusable plastic containers compare with cardboard on total cost?

Polypropylene plastic containers cost more per unit up front, but they typically pay back within five to ten trips through fewer damaged-goods claims and no single-use waste.

What sizes are available for Quick Ship?

The standard products cover the most commonly ordered dimensions across totes, bins, boxes, trays, sheets, and rolls. Custom sizes are quoted separately with a quick lead time.

Do you offer containers with matching lids?

Many of our PE containers can be paired with matching lids from our standard catalog. We can also quote custom lids where a stock option is not a fit.

Are your containers reusable and recyclable?

All of our polyethylene containers are engineered for repeated use and are 100 percent recyclable at end of life.

Can I get a sample before placing a bulk order?

Yes. Contact our team, and we will ship a sample of the specific size you are evaluating so you can validate the fit before committing to a full quantity.