The round bucket is the industry standard, but it has a hidden cost: the empty space left between buckets on every pallet, rack and truck. The square bucket solves that.
The geometry of wasted space
When you arrange circles on a grid, each circle fills only about 78.5% of its square; the rest is air. A square container fills practically its whole footprint. That is why a square bucket can use up to 30% more space in storage and transport.
Logistics benefits
- More units per pallet and per trip: lower freight cost per unit.
- More stable stacks, with less shifting in transit.
- Better use of racks and shelves in the warehouse and at the point of sale.
Brand benefits
Flat sides are ideal for labels and printing: your brand is fully visible, with no curves to distort it. On the shelf, a square bucket looks tidy and premium.
The Grupo Bentomex square bucket
- 16 liter capacity, food-grade plastic.
- Reusable snap-on lid and plastic handle.
- Opening 244 × 244 mm, base 207.8 mm, 377 mm tall with lid.
- White, black or custom color.
We use it for our own Cat Life Zero 15 kg litter. See the square bucket page or request a sample.
Frequently asked questions
Can the square bucket hold liquids?
Yes, its snap-on lid holds liquids and light substances. It has no gasket; if your product needs one, ask for a custom version.
Can you print my brand on the bucket?
The flat sides make labeling easy. Ask our team about customization and colors.
Need a quote?
We send the data sheet, packaging options and delivery times.
