I'm really trying to source more of our equipment locally instead of dealing with the headache of long shipping times and import paperwork, but honestly the prices I've been quoted from some of the supposed local manufacturers have been eye-watering compared to what we can get from overseas. I've been reading about how more manufacturers in the region are starting to invest in reusable logistics equipment to meet growing demand, which gives me hope that there might be some decent options out there that I just haven't found yet. I did come across a couple of companies that seem promising, like one in Sharjah that apparently makes fish crates and bakery crates along with other food-grade containers , and another in Dubai Investments Park that specializes in heavy-duty reusable crates among other things . I've also seen some options from companies that manufacture injection molded crates right here in the UAE . The problem is I can't tell if these are legit local manufacturers with reasonable pricing or just trading companies slapping on a markup. I'm not expecting rock-bottom prices but I'd like to find a proper reusable plastic crates manufacturer in UAE that offers decent value without the import delays. Has anyone actually bought directly from a local manufacturer and been happy with both the quality and the price? I'd really appreciate any recommendations before I commit to a big order.