Whether you are a distributor, manufacturer, or a container service company, if your company is reusing caged IBC totes, the business case decision to switch to the CageBuster IBC is the obvious choice. When you consider the initial investment, expected useful life, and ongoing MRO costs, the math is pretty simple.
CageBuster Costs over 50% Less Per Trip Over Time!
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Cagebuster
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Caged IBC
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| Estimated Life Expectancy
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40+ Trips
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4-6 Trips
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| Useful Life Cost per Trip
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$10.00 - $12.00/Trip
(Includes 30 month recertification expense)
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$23.34 - $40.00/Trip
(Excludes Any Replacement Bottle Expense)
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*The above data is based on end user surveys, relating to IBC purchase cost and expected useful life. IBC life expectancy can vary depending on the application.
Estimated Useful Life Savings with CageBuster Per Fleet Size
| Fleet Size
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Lifetime Savings
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Savings/Year*
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| 250 Units
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$130,900
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$26,180
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| 500 Units
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$261,800
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$52,360
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| 1000 Units
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$523,600
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$104,720
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| 2500 Units
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$1,309,000
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$261,800
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| 5000 Units
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$2,618,000
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$523,600
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| 10000 Units
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$5,236,000
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$1,047,200
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*The above calculations assume 8 trips/year and a 5 year Useful Life.
While the initial purchase cost of the Caged IBC is a little cheaper, the CageBuster pays for itself in only 2-3 Trips, with no additional ongoing replacement, repair, and related freight expenses associated with the lightweight cage design. Besides a cost savings of over 50% for the life of the CageBuster compared to Caged IBCs, the CageBuster also provides a better performing, more rugged IBC design, which will provide your company with more peace of mind in addressing safety and environmental concerns.
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