Last month, Contraload NV, a leader in plastic pallet pooling in the United Kingdom and European Union, was announced as winner for this year’s Best PE Growth Capital Deal. It won for its acquisition by Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging … [Read more...] about Contraload, Now Part of Tosca, wins M&A Awards 2020 for Best PE Growth Capital Deal
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Plastic pallet prices remain stable as wooden pallet prices soar
It might sound like déjà vu, but the price of new wooden pallets is expected to soar a further 18% this month, on top of the 18% rise we saw in January, according to Goplasticpallets.com. Continued pressure on the availability of timber and issues … [Read more...] about Plastic pallet prices remain stable as wooden pallet prices soar
MOL Group Turns to PRS for Petrochemical Pallet Pooling Solution
Budapest – Petrochemical producer MOL Group has signed a strategic supply chain partnership with PRS, a leading supplier of sustainable wooden pallets to the polymer and petrochemical industry. The partnership will ensure the deliveries of … [Read more...] about MOL Group Turns to PRS for Petrochemical Pallet Pooling Solution
CHEP Europe achieves top Corporate Social Responsibility rating from EcoVadis
The supply chain solutions company receives Platinum Recognition Level, the highest available Weybridge, London, 7 April 2021 - CHEP Europe, the supply chain solutions company, has earned an EcoVadis Platinum Recognition Level, the highest level … [Read more...] about CHEP Europe achieves top Corporate Social Responsibility rating from EcoVadis
TIMCON: Brexit packaging regulations ‘here to stay’
New regulations governing the movements of wooden pallets and packaging (WPM) since Brexit will remain indefinitely, according to government. Speaking at TIMCON’s general meeting at the end of March, Defra’s head of programme, Will Surman, told … [Read more...] about TIMCON: Brexit packaging regulations ‘here to stay’
Giving the power back to consumers with the right to repair
The format of tossing out valuable items is gone, circularity is on the uptick One of Europe’s leading exponents of the circular economy has welcomed the new ‘right to repair’ legislation as the logical next step for manufacturing and supply … [Read more...] about Giving the power back to consumers with the right to repair
IFCO European Lift Lock containers become Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver
Munich, Germany, March 30, 2021 - The leading global provider of reusable packaging for fresh foods, IFCO, has had its European line of Lift Lock reusable plastic containers (RPCs) awarded Cradle to Cradle Certified® (Version 3.1) at the … [Read more...] about IFCO European Lift Lock containers become Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver
The PAKi e-Voucher is materialfluss Product of the Year
Several thousand readers of materialfluss have voted and placed the e-Voucher from PAKi Logistics to the first place of the PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR 2021 in the category logistics. In the second edition of the readers' award from materialfluss, the trade … [Read more...] about The PAKi e-Voucher is materialfluss Product of the Year
Reusable Beverage Packaging System Dramatically Reduces CO2 Emissions
Fillbee, a reusable packaging from DW Reusables, cuts CO2 emissions by almost two-thirds compared to conventional beverage packaging, according to new research. BILZEN-BELGIUM - March 29, 2021 - A new study has shown that the recently launched … [Read more...] about Reusable Beverage Packaging System Dramatically Reduces CO2 Emissions
European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA) to focus on ensuring better regulation based on evidence
European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA) to focus on ensuring better regulation based on evidence and an environment favorable to innovation, following the appointment of new President, Eric Le Lay. A recent study reports reusable tableware with … [Read more...] about European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA) to focus on ensuring better regulation based on evidence