“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 [...]

Delhaize in Belgium confirms its innovating role in fresh produce logistics

Delhaize and Euro Pool System have been in partnership for many years. For all fresh produce, except dairy, the supermarket chain uses reusable blue crates from Euro Pool System. Moreover, the service centre of Euro Pool System in Zellik, has been acting as a return centre for fresh produce since 2004. In 2007, Delhaize decided to build a new depot – [...]

Reusable Containers: KNAPP Delivers Foldable Container Solution for REWE International

The use of recyclable folding containers saves 1.5 million truck kilometres and thus annually 1.4 million kilograms of CO2 emissions at REWE Group. For return transport without goods, these folding containers need eight times less space than conventional ones, thus substantially reducing the traffic volume in Austria. So what made this sustainable improvement for our [...]

Unwrapping the Packaging Gold Mine

The potential savings from a good packaging program have been described as a gold mine, according to description for an upcoming automotive packaging event. This workshop, taking place October 5 at the Automotive Logistics Conference in Dearborn, Michigan, examines those opportunities. The moderator is Camille Chism, Packaging Engineer, Chrysler, while Tim Nickell, Global Manager-Packaging Engineering, Visteon Corporation, [...]

GM Europe Continues Partnership with CHEP

Cologne – CHEP, the global leader in pallet and container pooling services, has announced that GM Europe once again has chosen CHEP as its pooling service provider. The two companies have committed to work together until July 2016. GM Europe was the first European Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to launch with CHEP Automotive in 1993, [...]

Key Supply Challenges Raised by Summer Shutdowns, Including Reusable Packaging Supply

Evolution Time Critical is advising car makers and Tier 1 suppliers to ensure they have adequate contingency plans in place as manufacturers and suppliers across Europe prepare for summer shutdowns. The emergency logistics specialist has highlighted a number of key supply challenges facing European vehicle manufacturers in the next few weeks. These include additional deliveries [...]

Surgere Signs Multi-Million Dollar Reusable Packaging as a Service Deal with Whirlpool

Ohio-based Surgere, Inc., a six year old logistics and supply chain management firm, officially signed a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract with the Whirlpool Corporation at a recent press conference. Congressman John Boccieri of Ohio’s 16th Congressional District participated at the signing to highlight the significance of bringing new jobs to Northeast Ohio. Surgere’s work for [...]

RPA Hosting Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO

The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has announced that 13 companies will join the organization in its pavilion at PACK EXPO International 2010 this fall. The RPA’s Reusable Packaging Pavilion will provide a comprehensive, one-stop source for packaging professionals interested in economic sustainable packaging solutions. Within the Reusable Packaging Pavilion, PACK EXPO attendees will have access to all [...]

Euro Pool System E-Web Provides Customer Insight

With more than 600 million rotations a year, Euro Pool System is Europe’s market leader in the area of returnable crates for fresh products. Euro Pool System’s activities are also oriented towards providing logistic services. The special E-Web application is a good example. All Euro Pool System’s customers get access to this user-friendly application on [...]