PragmatIC Semiconductor's Ultra-low-cost NFC enables practical solutions that will accelerate the adoption of new packaging models, the company states. Digitalization will be a key enabler for reusable packaging systems adoption, PragmatIC … [Read more...] about PragmatIC aims to digitize reusable packaging
Europe
EPAL: War in Ukraine impacts the European pallet market
The war in Ukraine and EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus will have a long-term impact on the European pallet market. Düsseldorf, 08 March 2022 – EPAL stands with the people of Ukraine. They have our sympathy, our concern, and our … [Read more...] about EPAL: War in Ukraine impacts the European pallet market
TIMCON: Seasonality, Ukraine conflict impact wood availability
There are early signs of wood availability returning to established seasonal patterns, according to the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) – although significant challenges in the market remain. The independent AFRY index … [Read more...] about TIMCON: Seasonality, Ukraine conflict impact wood availability
Ukraine conflict impacts pallet supply
FEFPEB: Ukraine conflict to cause significant pressure on pallet supply and packaging across Europe. The European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has expressed its deep sympathies and support for the people … [Read more...] about Ukraine conflict impacts pallet supply
Tosca Awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal
Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions and pooling, has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for its sustainability initiatives in the EU. This award places Tosca in the top 5% of businesses rated by EcoVadis. Sustainability award … [Read more...] about Tosca Awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal
Europe faces pallet timber shortage with invasion, sanctions
EPV statement on the situation in Ukraine and the EU sanctions: timber is becoming scarce due to invasion and sanctions. EPV is the sector organization for the wooden packaging industry in the Netherlands. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is … [Read more...] about Europe faces pallet timber shortage with invasion, sanctions
Svenska Retursystem Insources Logistics Management
Milestone for Svenska Retursystem - the new competence center in Västerås has now taken over responsibility for logistics management. Despite challenges with the pandemic, Svenska Retursystem has established a competence center at the facility … [Read more...] about Svenska Retursystem Insources Logistics Management
More big construction names sign The Pallet LOOP’s charter
More companies have stepped up and signed The Pallet LOOP's charter – committing to exploring how a circular economy pallet scheme could benefit their business, the environment, and the UK construction industry as a whole. Marshalls, SISK, … [Read more...] about More big construction names sign The Pallet LOOP’s charter
Creating sustainable parcel delivery supply chains with plastic pallets, FLCs: 2 examples
Over the last decade, consumer shopping habits have changed, as has the importance of parcel delivery. More people are shopping online than ever before, and last year, online sales in the UK accounted for just over a quarter of all retail … [Read more...] about Creating sustainable parcel delivery supply chains with plastic pallets, FLCs: 2 examples
Corplex enters into a partnership with Circular Plastics
This partnership aims at jointly developing innovative product solutions according to the most stringent circular economy principles of reusing, reducing and recycling. Corplex has joined Circular Plastics’ … [Read more...] about Corplex enters into a partnership with Circular Plastics