SUMOL+COMPAL, leader in the non-alcoholic beverages sector in Portugal, has recently extended its service contract with CHEP to cover all its pallet movements. In total this amounts to 600,000 pallet movements per annum, across Europe. SUMOL+COMPAL Logistics Director Jaime Alves Cardoso said: “CHEP provides an innovative service that meets … [Read more...]
Portugese Beverage Producer Extends European Pallet Shipments With CHEP – 600,000 Trips P.A.
September 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Kirschenman Enterprises Extends With CHEP
September 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Kirschenman Enterprises Inc., a leading grower/packer/shipper in the San Joaquin Valley, has signed a contract extension with CHEP, the world’s leading pallet and container pooling company. Kirschenman Enterprises is now transporting potatoes, table grapes and watermelon under the brand names Wayne’s Flames, Rooster’s Pride, Ed’s Snow White … [Read more...]
Nefab Acquires Chick Packaging
September 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Nefab, a global industrial packaging company headquartered in Sweden, has announced the acquisition of Chick Companies, the preeminent US industrial packaging company, headquartered outside of Dallas, Texas. Chick is the North American leader in industrial packaging solutions and services, with over 600 employees at 17 different locations in the US … [Read more...]
CAPS Promotes Reusable Shipping Containers at Pack Expo
September 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Livonia, MI – September 20 th , 2010 – Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) ( www.usecaps.com ) proudly announces it will be exhibiting at the upcoming Pack Expo tradeshow as part of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) Pavilion. In an effort to promote the use of reusable packaging at the event, CAPS will be displaying its CAPS-315 … [Read more...]
XANASURE Makes Splash with Reusable Container and Pallet Cleaning, Repair Service
September 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The recent egg recall in the U.S. serves as another looming reminder of the urgency for industry to effectively manage food safety. XANASURE, a provider of cleaning and sanitizing services for reusable Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and other shipping platforms, stands ready to assist owners of reusable packaging in this regard. A lack … [Read more...]
When Was the First “Europallet” Introduced?
September 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
While national railways were developing their own pallet pools in the 1950s, it wasn't until the 1960s that the first railways joined forces to create a Europe-wide standard pallet. If we take a look today at the technical specifications back then, we notice very few differences to present-day EPAL/EUR pallets. A quality standard that has stood the … [Read more...]
European Pallet Association (EPAL) Names Hollinger as President
September 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Robert Hollinger is the new President of the European Pallet Association (EPAL), seen at right. He states he will continue the excellent and sustained committee work Stan Bowes has established over the past few years for the leading pallet pool, following his appointment as EPAL president. In a majority vote taken in Lucerne (CH) on 18 … [Read more...]
Reusable Packaging and Pallet Positions
September 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Northrop Grumman Corporation, a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide, has 2 openings posted. Engineer Packaging 2 Will develop Military … [Read more...]
Brambles FY 2009: Sales Revenue, Free Cash Flow Up
September 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Brambles has released its 2010 Annual Report and Shareholders Review, as well as making available an Investor Information Presentation. Report Excerpt: "Brambles' performance for the 2010 financial year highlighted the Group's resilience in challenging conditions. Sales revenue was up 3% over the 2009 financial year, while free cash flow … [Read more...]
