Brambles Acquires Paramount Pallet
Over a year ago we reported on the renewed interest of Brambles in expanding its equipment pooling empire. PackagingRevolution.net has learned that Canada's Paramount Pallet has been acquired by Brambles, parent of CHEP, IFCO and CAPS. Paramount is well known in the Canadian market as the country's only pallet company with depot locations across the country, with the exception of CHEP. Paramount was formed after the company was divested by IFCO in 2005. IFCO forerunner PalEx had earlier purchased Superior Pallet in 2000. Superior Pallet is a CPC member, and is in active in some industries of note where CHEP ...
Sustainability in Packaging 2012 Conference
Over the past five years, Pira International's Sustainability in Packaging Conference has cemented its position as a key event for those in the packaging industry, with numerous networking opportunities, a robust exhibition area and presentations from leaders all over the supply chain. This year's event is scheduled from March 12 - 14, 2011 in Orlando. Share ideas, learn from successes and challenges, get inspired, create partnerships and continue the dialogue with the industry colleagues about the collective sustainability challenge. The 2011 conference featured nearly 50 expert presentations assessing market trends, technical development and application related advances through presentations, question-and-answer sessions and ...
Reusable Packaging Association Hosting Education Conference at MODEX
As part of its ongoing effort to build stronger working relationships with other key industry associations, the Reusable Packaging Association will host a Reusables Conference at the new MODEX show in Atlanta, GA, February 6 - 8, 2012. MODEX 2012, hosted by the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA), will be one of the largest expositions for manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the Americas in 2012. Over 500 exhibitors from industry, commerce and government will display their supply chain efficiency solutions on the 150,000 square foot show floor. The show is designed to offer supply chain efficiency solutions, learning ...
Pallet Information – Finding Out the Basics about Pallets
Need to get up to speed quickly on basic information about pallets? This pallet resources page is in the process of being developed just for that purpose. It is still a work in progress but look below to find a selection of articles from www.packagingrevolution.net as well as www.recycling.about.com. If you have basic informational articles you would like to add, or have clarifications or corrections to posted content, please contact us. Contents General Pallet Information History of Pallet Usage Pallet Management and Pools Manual Pallet Handling Pallet Recycling Pallets for Export 1. General Pallet Information Pallets - Introduction to Pallet Usage Why Palletize? 2. History of Pallet Usage Short of ...
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