ORBIS Unveils XPRESSBULK

Food Logistics interviews ORBIS at ProMat.

July 15, 2019

ORBIS Corporation

Food Logistics editor Lara Sowinski speaks with Mike Ludka of ORBIS at ProMat. The company unveiled its latest product, XPRESSBULK, demonstrating to attendees that it is retail safe. Whether you're a small or a large company, ORBIS has the right fit for you.

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