As part of 155-year old Menasha Corporation, LEWISBins+ is been dedicated to a customer-focused approach to providing a diversified offering of high quality products and services for the material handling and packaging industries. Menasha has celebrated great success because of their unfailing foresight and courage to develop new products, expand into new markets and step beyond traditional thinking. LEWISBins+ serves its customers through an extensive network of dealers and distributors.

1849 
Companies in many different industries were searching for safe, efficient ways to transport their product from their manufacturing or processing site to their customers. To meet these needs, a small wooden pail factory was founded in Menasha, Wisconsin. By 1895, under the direction of Elisha Smith, the company we now know as Menasha Corporation became the world's largest manufacturer of turned wooden ware.
 
 
1863 
Several hundred miles away, G.B. Lewis was founded as a manufacturer of wood related material handling products for bakeries, laundries, hospitals and a few light industrial plants. By 1885 a machine was developed that could weave fabric out of wooden slats resulting in a rugged container that could be used for many trips. These high-performance wooden boxes facilitated the production of mass quantities of goods required to wage World War I. In fact, one container lasted through the war as a Red Cross supply  container and was decorated by the War Department for valiant service. In the early 1940s, during World War II, wooden boxes were in more demand than ever. These lightweight boxes increased plant efficiency and were easy to handle for the increasing amount of women in the wartime workforce. It was during this war that the demand for material handling products in manufacturing and distribution applications grew. G.B. Lewis pursued research on the use of plastics in the manufacturing of material handling products. In 1949, Lewis designed the first fiberglass tote pan that was a lightweight, durable, low-cost alternative to wood boxes. By the 1950s, G.B. Lewis became the pioneer in the design and manufacture of plastic containers. 
 
1973   
As the need for plastic containers increased, so did the need for pallets. Wood pallets flooded the market. To address cleanliness, durability and cost efficiency issues, Menasha Corporation introduced  the Convoy reusable plastic pallet product line.    
 
1974   
Acquired by Menasha Corporation, G.B. Lewis was re-named LEWISystems and continued the tradition of innovation. It quickly becoming the recognized leader in the plastic  container industry. Reusable attached-lid nestable containers were created for distribution. Soon after, plastic containers were designed for the electronics, food, automotive and pharmaceutical industries.
 
1992 
As the returnable packaging industry continued to grow, Menasha recognized the need for protective interior dunnage, especially in the automotive and electronics market. Secondary suppliers were shipping expensive and sensitive components into OEMs and found that reusable protective interior dunnage could save them thousands of dollars by reducing product damage. Not only that...interior dunnage could be used over and over again. The DuraPak  division was established by Menasha Corporation to meet the needs of these customers. As companies scrutinized their supply chains to find ways to reduce costs, they sought out experts to implement efficiency throughout their systems. To meet these needs, Menasha acquired WolPac, a company specializing in material handling and engineering design services. 

1996 
To efficiently meet the material handling and returnable packaging needs of their customers, Menasha created ORBIS by combining LEWISystems, CONVOY, DuraPAK™ and WolPac™.

2000 
LEWISBins+ was created as a division of ORBIS Corporation, to meet the storage and organizational needs of customers in a wide variety of industries. LEWISBins+ offers hundreds of products for storage, work-in-process, and merchandising applications. Many products are manufactured in ESD safe materials.

2003
LEWISBins+ launches a new line of Shelf Bins, designed for work-in-process, storage and merchandising applications. LEWISBins+ adds Metal Systems and Wire Shelving to its product line.

2004
LEWISBins launches the cornerstone product line of part bins, LEWISBins, in 7 popular sizes and a variety of colors, including clear. LEWISBins expands its Metal System offering to include Bench Assemblies, Floor Stands, Cabinets, Shelf Systems and Bin Carts.

2006
LEWISBins+ adds 4 new sizes to its LEWISBins   product line, in 6 standard colors.

Today 
Through the integration of industry-leading products, services and expertise, LEWISBins+ is a leading provider of storage containers and metal systems. As companies continue to optimize their facilities, the future promises a growing need for cost-efficient, environmentally friendly products. Menasha Corporation is committed to developing new technology and products for companies worldwide.