Brambles Limited today reported sales revenue from Continuing operations of US$3,563.1 million for the nine months ended 31 March 2012, up 33% on the prior corresponding period. The main drivers of Brambles’ sales growth were: the inclusion of businesses acquired since the priorcorresponding period; expansion in emerging markets in the Pallets … [Read more...]
Innovative Plastic Shield for Wood Pallets Announced
April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
United Pallet Services, Inc. (UPSI), of Modesto, California, has recently introduced The PointGUARD™, an innovative plastic shield that protects wood pallet entry points from forklift damage. According to UPSI, PointGUARD™ also eliminates product damage caused by strapping and top lead board damage and will make the wooden pallet stronger, … [Read more...]
RESULTS FOR 2011: PGS Group Shows Strong Growth in Annual Turnover
April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Groupe PGS, a leader in the manufacture and reconditioning of wooden pallets posted consolidated turnover of 139.2 million Euros for 2011, an increase of 26.7%, despite an unfavourable business context. The Group, which is wholly-owned by its co-founders, achieved consolidated turnover up by 26.7%, reaching 139.2 million Euros for the financial … [Read more...]
Brambles Appoints Jason Rabbino to Lead Global Containers Business
April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Brambles Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Rabbino as Group President, Containers. In this newly created role, Mr Rabbino will lead Brambles’ global Containers business segment. Mr Rabbino will join Brambles on 21 May 2012 and will be based in Atlanta, Georgia. He will report to Brambles’ Chief Executive Officer Tom Gorman … [Read more...]
Rate of Product Loss, Pricing per Pallet Trip Show Improvement in Six-Month Trial
April 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
VAUGHAN, ON--(Marketwire - April 17, 2012) - Axios Mobile Assets Corporation (CNSX: AXA) recently completed a six-month pilot program with J.D. Smith and Sons, one of the leading third party logistics firms in Canada. Axios provided 50 of its 47-pound, 2800 edge rackable, continuous-use composite pallets enabled with Axios proprietary tracking … [Read more...]
Axios Mobile Assets Announces Memorandum of Understanding with Ongweoweh Corporation
April 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
NORTH YORK, ON--(Marketwire - April 09, 2012) - Richard MacDonald, president and CEO of Axios Mobile Assets Corporation ( CNSX : AXA ), a leading logistics enabler featuring next generation, composite pallet technology, today announced that Ongweoweh Corporation has made a significant investment in the company. Axios and Ongweoweh have signed a … [Read more...]
Managing Outrage and Icky Pallets
April 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“Trust me, I’m the expert.” Have you ever been upset and had someone tell you that you are making a big deal out of nothing? Did it have the desired calming effect on you or did it just get you madder? I’ve been on both sides of that particular conversation, and I’ve dealt myself a losing hand both ways. People get emotional as is … [Read more...]
Loadhog Displays Pally Magnum at SITL Show
April 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Reusable packaging manufacturer Loadhog was recently showing the Pally Magnum, its newest product, at the SITL 2012 show in Paris, France. THE Pally Magnum is a combination of a pallet, a wheeled dolly and a folding pallet container in one 800 x 600mm design. One simple foot press on a pedal at either end of the unit will transfer up to 500kg … [Read more...]
Another Successful Year for LPR – La Palette Rouge
April 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In 2011, the European Number 2 pallet-pooling specialist achieved turnover in excess of 117 million Euros, a 6.7% increase compared to the previous financial year. This was the 19th consecutive year of growth for LPR – La Palette Rouge. The pallet-pooling specialist achieved a consolidated turnover of more than €117 million in 2011 … [Read more...]
AB 1583 New California Legislation Targets Pallet Theft
March 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Pallet and container theft in California has been an ongoing problem, as we were reminded of with the most recent pallet theft arrests by the plastic industrial theft task force. New legislation has been introduced in California, presumably with the intent to deter pallet theft in that state. California state assemblymember Roger Hernández has … [Read more...]
