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...]
CHEP USA to Open U.S. Headquarters in Atlanta
March 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Gov. Nathan Deal of Georgia has announced that CHEP USA will relocate its headquarters to Atlanta. The company plans to bring 173 jobs to the new facility over the next five years. “Georgia has many natural benefits and other strategic resources that make our state an attractive location for companies in the logistics industry,” Deal said. … [Read more...]
RPA Interview: Al Farrell of iGPS
March 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Al Farrell is a newly elected member of the RPA Board of Directors and is VP Asset Management for Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS Company LLC) is revolutionizing the world’s supply chain by providing manufacturers, suppliers and shippers of unitized loads with the world’s first … [Read more...]
Brambles Delivers First Half 2012 Sales and Profit Growth
February 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Report Highlights CHEP USA turnaround continues: improved efficiencies and sales growth Sales resilient in Europe; actions identified to address cost pressures Strong contribution and growth from IFCO businesses acquired in March 2011 RPCs, Containers and emerging markets Pallets operations drive sales increase Full-year Group … [Read more...]
CHEP Opens New Pallet Service Centre in Peterhead
January 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
CHEP, the world’s leading provider of pallet and container pooling solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of a new pallet service centre facility at its existing Peterhead site in north-east Scotland. CHEP is expanding the site, from which it continues to operate its Fish Box business in support of the Scottish fishing industry, to … [Read more...]
Brambles and Paramount Pallet: What Can It Mean?
November 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Brambles acquisition of Canada's Paramount Pallet is big news for pallet pooling in Canada. As a $13 million buy it is loose change to the pooling giant, but extremely significant here, and raises some interesting questions and possibilities surrounding the combined enterprise. Is there basis for an anti-trust argument? As a Canadian … [Read more...]
CHEP to Expand into Seven More Countries in Central and Eastern Europe
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
CHEP, the global leader in pallet and container pooling services, has announced plans to expand its operations in Central & Eastern Europe. CHEP will extend its existing pallets business – currently in 23 European countries – to cover seven additional countries: Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Serbia in the Balkans and the three Baltic countries … [Read more...]
Pallet industry David tries to slay Goliath
September 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
(Reuters) - Most of us only care what they hold, but for David Lee shipping pallets are the prize. "People refer to them as necessary evils and I think that's sad," said Lee, 62, the CEO of fast-growing Yonkers, New York-based Peco Pallet Inc, which rents wooden pallets used by consumer products makers to move and store goods. "Without them … [Read more...]
Eagle Eye Produce Sees Lower Costs and Sustainability Benefits with Move to CHEP Pallet Pool Program
June 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Eagle Eye Produce, a top grower and shipper of potatoes, onions, watermelons and vegetables from Nogales, AZ, announced that it has signed a new multi-year contract with CHEP, an industry leader in pallet and container pooling solutions. Eagle Eye Produce transports its Famous Idaho brand potatoes and repacked commodities from its facilities in … [Read more...]
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...]
