Norsk Lastbærer AS Pool (NLP), a Norwegian organization managing nationwide pallet leasing for retailers and manufacturers, is piloting RFID tags for tracking plastic pallets and totes. The pilot covers two food factories, Maaraud and Finsbråten, and two distribution centres for the Coop retail chain. NLP was established in 2006 to reduce the … [Read more...]
Norwegian Pallet Pool Pilots RFID Tracking for Norway’s Food Industry
March 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
PIMS Calls on Pallet Shippers to Contact Costco to Ensure Acceptance of PIMS Pallets
December 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As previously reported at www.packagingrevolution.net, Costco's new Structural Packaging Specifications require Costco suppliers to use one of three pallet rental companies or purpose-built wood block pallets that have been pre-approved by Costco. The pallet specification move is reportedly being driven by material handling equipment … [Read more...]
PIMS – The New Pallet Industry Pallet Pool Initiative
December 7, 2010 By 1 Comment
PIMS, the new not-for-profit pallet pool organization formed by members of the U.S. pallet industry, has launched a website, www.pimspallet.com. The rationale behind the formation of this new pool is at least in part to address some of the key issues with the legacy white wood pool - quality defficiencies and pallet style. Increasingly, pallet … [Read more...]
CHEP Renews Pallet Depot Contract with Norbert Dentressangle
September 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
CHEP – the global leader in pallet and container pooling services – has once again renewed its contract with Norbert Dentressangle. Norbert Dentressangle’s relationship with CHEP - the global leader in pallet and container pooling services - began in 2005, when it was appointed to manage the company’s service centre in Dunstable. In … [Read more...]
IPP Logipal Develops Innovative Solution for Produce World
September 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Fast growing pallet rental specialist, IPP Logipal has developed a dedicated pallet solution for Produce World, one of the UK’s leading fresh produce suppliers to major supermarkets nationwide. Produce World offers customers a diverse range of vegetables, and is an expert in organic produce. It supplies potatoes, root vegetables, alliums, and … [Read more...]
Canadian Pallet Council Selects Aptify as New Association Management System Provider
August 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Canadian Pallet Council (CPC), a non-profit, cooperative pallet pool providing low cost, competitive pallet services in Canada, is pleased to announce they have selected Aptify’s next generation Association Management System (AMS) to support and improve their operational processes and bring new, high-value services to over 1,200 … [Read more...]
Inbound Logistics Selects CHEP As a Top 50 Green Supply Chain Partner
July 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Leading industry publication Inbound Logistics has chosen CHEP, the world’s leading pallet and container pooling company, as one of the Top 50 Green Supply Chain Partners on its G50 list, honoring the company for the second consecutive year. CHEP and other companies selected, including several CHEP partners, are featured in the June 2010 issue of … [Read more...]
