Action in the Netherlands Reveals Fake CC Padlocks

After having rolled out its Operation “Chip-It” last year, one European pool continues to manage with the issue of counterfeits. Only one month ago, a CC Container raid in Belgium revealed fraud with illegally copied metal plates and ID tags (“padlocks”) for the CC Containers. A similar action at several locations in Wijk en Aalburg [...]

Future Road Map for CC Reusable Container Pool System

The International Project Group (IPG), the industry-wide group which was formed to identify the direction that the horticultural industry wants for the future development of the CC Pool System, met for the fourth and last time on 18 January 2012. The group discussed a range of focus points, and as the cooperation appeared to be very fruitful and [...]

Fake CC Container Material Seized in Police Action

During a police raid at two locations in Belgium on 21 December 2011, fake CC Container material as well as computers with e-mails and container balances were seized. Container Centralen (CC) state that they will “go all the way” to stop the fraud. To protect the CC Container system, which is the acknowledged standard for [...]

RFID “Chip It” Program Allows European Reusable Packaging Pool (CC) to Reduce Fee

Reduced CC Container Pool Fees In 2010, Container Centralen (CC) carried out Operation Chip It, where all CC Containers were RFID tagged. During the accompanying information campaign, CC promised to reduce the annual pool fee by € 0.50 per CC Container. As per 1 January 2012, the new lower prices have already taken effect, but [...]

Exhibition Highlights RFID Benefits of Reusable Packaging for Baas Plantenservice

At the RFID Exhibition arranged by reusable packaging provider Container Centralen (CC) at NH Hotel in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, on 14 December, Baas Plantenservice presented the very significant benefits that they gain by using the RFID technology actively in their business. Clearly, this was very inspiring for the other participants. CC, RFID event exhibitors and visitors [...]

Container Shelves: A Looming Threat for European Pool

‘The International Project Group’ that was established to further develop the CC Container and CC Pool System met once again in Hoofddorp on 17 November. They continued the constructive work started at the previous meeting of finding ways to secure the future of the CC Container Pool and prioritising wishes from the market. CC’s CEO [...]

“Low Noise” Pallet and Cart Innovator Makes Big Noise about New Sales Director

Reusable packaging provider Container Centralen continues to develop their concept and organisation. First RFID was implemented on their flagship, the CC Container, as well as on a range of other products, and low-noise pallets and carts were introduced. Then a Customer Service Centre was set up in the Netherlands, and now they have hired a [...]

Teaming Up to Make CC Container Pool Future-Proof

On September 7th, 2011 Container Centralen (CC) and CC shareholders, GASA Group and VGB, as well as FloraHolland signed a collaboration agreement regarding the further development of the CC Container pool. In recent months there has been a great deal of activity surrounding the labelling operation known as “Operation Chip It” in which CC Containers [...]

RFID Tagged Reusables Enable BAAS Plantenservice Makes its Supply Chain Transparent

In January 2011, Container Centralen (CC) implemented RFID tags on all of its reusable European CC Containers through “Operation Chip-It.” Container Centralen predominantly supplies reusable trolleys and containers to the horticultural industry, and the primary goal of “Operation Chip-It” is authentication. However, RFID technology also enables speeding up logistics handling of CC Containers whilst reducing [...]

Positive Feedback on Plastic Shelves for Reusable Plant Trolleys

The pool of CC Containers – the European standard pot plant trolleys – has now been effectively closed to illegal intruders with the implementation of electronic labelling, RFID. This means that the pool operator, Container Centralen (CC), is now ready to invest in further development and quality improvement to the benefit of all users. At [...]

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