Many of us rush around and find our busy lifestyles leave us little time to look at the surroundings as we go about our daily business. One of the busiest times for some people is doing the weekly shop. We’ve all been there, rushing about a packed supermarket, dodging shoppers and trolleys desperately finding something to eat for dinner. You’d be forgiven then for not noticing something that most shoppers find essential, humble wire baskets. In fact wire baskets have been a staple of the shopping industry for many years being embraced by high street chains and food wholesalers alike. So what is it that makes wire baskets so appealing to companies? Here are 3 reasons for wire baskets continued success:
Solid Construction
The first thing you might notice about wire baskets are their solid build and construction. They are so solid in fact you could probably turn one upside down and stand on it without flexing or collapsing. The secret to their strength lies within the lattice metal design and the treated steal they are forged from.
Light weight design
In addition to their strength they are still very light weight. The lattice work design means that no more metal is used than has to be and this means that the wire baskets can stay light weight. A further benefit of the wire design is that is allows for good air circulation around the items in the baskets. Also should and item leak such as a carton of juice the liquid will flow through the baskets, minimising its contact with the other produce.
Easy to store
Further to the solid and light weight design it’s essential that wire baskets are easy to store. You’ll often find a stack of wire baskets at the front of a supermarket contained on a stand with wheels, making the stack easy to move. Supermarkets and shops also have to take into account the people using the baskets. Older people for example might find it more difficult to lift a heavy basket; which is why wire baskets are ideal.
Next time you’re out shopping you might think about the carefully thought through design when lifting your wire basket from the stack.
