Custom Logo and Company Name Printing on Plastic Pallets and Plastic Bins

Custom logo printing on plastic pallets and plastic crates is the service of marking your company name, logo or asset code directly onto PP/HDPE plastic products. ICD Vietnam offers four main methods (screen printing, hot stamping, in-mold labelling and laser engraving), printing 1-4 colours with flexible minimum quantities - used for loss prevention, brand identity and managing returnable (pooled) pallets.

Author: ICD Vietnam, manufacturer and distributor of plastic pallets and plastic crates.

4 methods to print a logo on plastic pallets and crates

Each method differs in durability, number of colours, cost and minimum order. Use the table below to pick the right one:

Which plastics can be printed? Position and size

ICD pallets and crates are made from virgin PP and HDPE - both accept plastic-specific inks. ICD designs the artwork so the logo fits the flat printing area:

• Plastic pallets: printed on the deck or side wall, logo size typically 15-30 cm for visibility across a warehouse.
• Crates and bins: printed on the side or base, with a management code/QR for traceability.
• Colours: one colour is most economical; multi-colour logos suit multi-pass screen printing or in-mold.

Why print a logo on your pallets and crates

• Loss prevention: branded pallets/crates are harder to lose or mix up between outsourced parties or multi-site deliveries.
• Returnable pallet (pooling) control: logo + code make pallets easy to count, reconcile and recover in a factory-warehouse-customer loop.
• Brand identity: goods on branded pallets look professional at handover points, trade fairs and retail.
• Internal traceability: print batch, location codes or QR for stocktaking and 5S.

Minimum order and ordering process

ICD prints both small and large orders; screen printing and laser engraving have low minimums, while in-mold requires a production batch. The process takes four steps:

• Step 1: send the logo file (AI, PDF, transparent PNG) with the position and colour count you want.
• Step 2: ICD designs the artwork and sends a mock-up of the print position for approval.
• Step 3: a printed sample is produced for you to check before the full run.
• Step 4: production, quality check and delivery by ICD’s own truck fleet.

Note: supply the logo as a vector (AI/EPS) or high-resolution transparent PNG for a crisp print; avoid blurry photos.

Common mistakes when ordering plastic printing

• Screen printing on curved surfaces: ink can skew; use hot stamping or pad printing instead.
• Multi-colour logo at a one-colour budget: merge colours or switch to in-mold.
• Skipping the sample: always approve a sample to avoid wrong position/size across the batch.
• Printing on dirty recycled surfaces: poor adhesion; ICD prints on clean virgin plastic for lasting colour.

ICD Vietnam service commitments

• Plastic-specific inks for PP/HDPE - durable, no smearing.
• Nationwide delivery from two offices: Hanoi (North) and HCMC (South & Central).
• Flexible payment, up to 30-day credit; export/import declarations for EPE companies (0% VAT invoice, DAP/DDP terms).
• Inspect samples first, free return on delivery.
• Buy-back of good or damaged pallets when you no longer need them.

Frequently asked questions

1. Does a printed logo on plastic pallets fade?
No, if a plastic-specific ink is used on a clean virgin surface. For a permanent mark, choose laser engraving or in-mold labelling.

2. What is the minimum order for logo printing?
Screen printing and laser engraving accept small orders; in-mold needs a production batch. Contact ICD for the minimum by method.

3. How many colours can be printed?
Screen printing handles 1-4 colours; hot stamping and laser are usually single-tone; in-mold gives the sharpest full colour.

4. What logo file format do you need?
A vector (AI, EPS, PDF) or high-resolution transparent PNG works best for a sharp print.

5. How is the printing cost calculated?
It depends on method, number of colours, logo size and quantity. Contact us for an exact quote.

Contact for pallet and crate logo printing

ICD Vietnam Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd

North: 0983 797 186 / 090 345 9186 / 090 5859 186
South: 098 6784 186

Email: sales@icdvietnam.com.vn
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