On Site Pallet Pooling Depot Cuts Down on Greenhouse Gases – Just Add Milk

One of the challenges for one-way rental programs is the extra CO2 and cost related from transporting pallets to the pallet rental company depot when local delivery trucks are often already returning to the product supplier location and would be otherwise traveling empty. One potential alternative is for the pallet rental company to offer onsite [...]

Brambles Says That Canadian Expansion Is Paramount

Following our original story yesterday concerning the Brambles’ Paramount Pallet acquisition, here is the oficial Brambles announcement: Brambles Limited is pleased to announce it has acquired Toronto-based Paramount Pallet, a nationwide provider of comprehensive pallet services in Canada, for C$13 million (US$13 million). Brambles’ CEO Tom Gorman said: “The transaction reflects our strategy of growing [...]

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 [...]

PECO Pallet Joins Reusable Packaging Association – 19th New Member This Year

PECO Pallet, a national leader in pallet pooling services, has joined the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), it was announced today. The company’s membership is a milestone for the RPA; completing the list of major pallet pooling companies to join the Association. They are also the 19th new member to join the RPA in 2011. “We [...]

Brambles Launches Online Annual Review Micro-Site

Brambles has launched an online Annual Review for 2011. This micro-site contains information about the company’s growth strategy, including case studies highlighting progress during the 2011 financial year. In addition, the site contains a convenient access point for recently released Brambles 2011 Annual Report and Notice of Meeting & Annual Review, as well as results [...]

CHEP Equipment Pooling Systems Signs Contract Extension with Coca-Cola Refreshments USA

CHEP, the industry leader in pallet and container pooling solutions, announced that it has signed a new multi-year contract with Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.(CCR), a division of The Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola Refreshments is now transporting select Coca-Cola products from more than 400 processing and distribution facilities to supermarkets, club stores, wholesale distributors and foodservice operators [...]

CHEP Renews Reusable Container and Pallet Agreement with Norman Collett

CHEP has signed a new two-year contract with Norman Collett, a specialist in the marketing of English apples, pears and stone fruit to the UK’s major supermarkets and wholesale markets. The agreement builds on the an existing 15-year relationship between the two organisations. “From our perspective, it’s great to be working with a company that [...]

Pallet Pooling Specialist IPP Logipal Appoints New European Operations Director as Growth Continues

IPP Logipal, the leading European pallet pooling specialist, has appointed Pascale Dagnaud to the new position of European Operations Director as part of the company’s continued strategic expansion in key markets. For the last five years, Pascale was in charge of the development of the RPC (Reusable Plastic Container) and Chep pallet activity for the [...]

Avalanche Online Takes the Lead in European Returnable Packaging Management

As a market leader in supply chain tracking and equipment management software for returnable transit packaging, TODAY IT, the developers of Avalanche and Avalanche Online, announce enhanced functionality, improved mobility solutions and a “Free” online version of their software with a 5,000 transaction limit. Already used by leading manufacturers, 3PL providers, retailers and equipment rental [...]

It’s raining cats and dogs for IPP Logipal

Leading pallet rental specialist, IPP Logipal has signed up another customer in the pet food sector after securing a new contract with Mackle Petfoods, Ireland’s fastest growing pet food manufacturer, to supply a major UK supermarket chain. Based in Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, Mackle is an independent family business established since 1972. Working closely with [...]

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