When I originally set down to conceptualize this article I wanted to deep-dive into what leadership is and what it is not. Although the subject is still fairly controversial, and more frequently than not revolves around the difference between … [Read more...] about Are Leaders Born or Made?
5 Steps to Purchasing a Used Forklift
When it comes to deciding between purchasing a new or used forklift, most businesses will prefer the latter. As the National Forklift Exchange reports, investing in a used forklift is not only cost-effective, but also a great way to protect your … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to Purchasing a Used Forklift
Seven Reasons Why Your Business Should Be Socially Reponsible
Ivan Ivanov is COO of 60K. Towards the end of 2013 visitors to 60K’s offices in Sofia, Bulgaria, were greeted not by the formal, blandness they might have expected from a business process outsourcer, but by a colourful Christmas bazaar selling … [Read more...] about Seven Reasons Why Your Business Should Be Socially Reponsible
Moving Sustainable Packaging In a New Direction
AMERIPEN, the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment, recently held its annual meeting. As a consultant to this organization, I had the pleasure of attending and working with industry thought leaders on a number of important packaging … [Read more...] about Moving Sustainable Packaging In a New Direction
Green Movements in Shipping
The global freight transportation and distribution system generates nearly 3 billion metric tons of carbon emissions each year, which equates to over 700 coal plants, according to the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Those emissions are projected … [Read more...] about Green Movements in Shipping
Brambles Boosted by U.S. Customer Wins, Will Reorganize Global Pallet Business
CHEP parent Brambles is enjoying the benefits of new customer wins in North America. Net profit grew from $US239.5 million to $US302.5 million for the six months ending December 31, 2012. The pallet giant generated sales revenue of US$2,889.7 … [Read more...] about Brambles Boosted by U.S. Customer Wins, Will Reorganize Global Pallet Business
Finland based company, Eltete TPM, to Deliver Technology to Produce Cartonboard Pallets in Japan
Eltete TPM Engineering, the machine-building division of Eltete TPM Group, will deliver PaperRoll-to-Paper Pallet & APPA (automatic paper pallet assembly) technology to Nagoya in Japan in spring 2013. The capacity of the factory will be … [Read more...] about Finland based company, Eltete TPM, to Deliver Technology to Produce Cartonboard Pallets in Japan
How to Make Your Corrugated Shipping Boxes More Sustainable
Corrugated shipping boxes are used to transport and store a multitude of products; this widespread usage adds up to a lot of packaging consumption. If you use corrugated containers in your operation and would like to improve your sustainable profile, … [Read more...] about How to Make Your Corrugated Shipping Boxes More Sustainable
Axios Mobile Announces $300 Million Pallet Purchase Agreement with Ongweoweh
Axios Mobile Assets Corporation has announced the securement of its first purchase agreement, a $300 million (USD), five-year contract from Ongweoweh Corporation, for its next generation, composite pallet and technology platform. Ongweoweh has been … [Read more...] about Axios Mobile Announces $300 Million Pallet Purchase Agreement with Ongweoweh
AXA Private Equity to sell transport packaging maker KTP
AXA Private Equity, the buy-out arm of French insurance giant AXA which is currently being reviewed for a possible sale, is to sell its stake in transport packaging company KTP Kunststoff Palettentechnik (KTP) to minority shareholder Andreas Wintrich … [Read more...] about AXA Private Equity to sell transport packaging maker KTP