The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Industrial Plastic Theft Task Force was recently back in the news, targeting two locations in the evening of January 2, 2013 to seize stolen "trademark plastic products" worth in excess of $115,000. The … [Read more...] about Plastic Theft Recovery in Los Angeles Valued at $115,000
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Plastic Pallet and Container Theft Featured in the Los Angeles Times
The issue of pallet and container theft received s boost of exposure this week with an article in the Los Angeles Times. The story is all too familiar: It was a sight Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Shelley Jones had observed many times while … [Read more...] about Plastic Pallet and Container Theft Featured in the Los Angeles Times
CHEP Selects Universal Robotics to Provide Innovative Pallet Inspection System
NASHVILLE, Tenn. CHEP, the global leader in pallet and container pooling services, announced today that it has selected the Universal Robotics Spatial Vision Inspection (SVI) solution for automated 3D pallet inspection. By identifying pallet … [Read more...] about CHEP Selects Universal Robotics to Provide Innovative Pallet Inspection System
CHEP Relationship with P&G Extends into Seven Additional Countries
Procter & Gamble (P&G) will convert its remaining white pallet flows to CHEP’s pooled pallet system in seven additional countries in Central and Eastern Europe. CHEP reports that the strategic collaboration covers P&G operations in Bulgaria, … [Read more...] about CHEP Relationship with P&G Extends into Seven Additional Countries
2012 China Pallet International Conference
With the rapid expansion of the unit load market in various parts of Asia, it is worth noting this upcoming event. Here is the English language commentary for the 2012 China Pallet International Conference, scheduled for December 2012: In the … [Read more...] about 2012 China Pallet International Conference
Reusable Void Panels Help Pack Shipments Securely and Save on the Bottom Line
NEW CONCORD, OH (August 28, 2012) —Paylode® manufactures reusable plastic Void Panels to help shippers—whether using truck, rail or intermodal containers—secure their cargo in transit while sparing the recurring cost of disposable cardboard … [Read more...] about Reusable Void Panels Help Pack Shipments Securely and Save on the Bottom Line
Trans-Tasman Movements Made Easier by LOSCAM
LOSCAM, an industry leader in pallet and container pooling solutions, recently launched its Trans-Tasman pallet rental service between New Zealand and Australia. The service allows Loscam customers in New Zealand and Australia to transfer and … [Read more...] about Trans-Tasman Movements Made Easier by LOSCAM
Reusable Packaging Pavilion Returns to PACK EXPO With Largest Number of Exhibitors to Date
The popular Reusable Packaging Pavilion is returning to PACK EXPO in Chicago with its largest number of exhibitors to date. Twenty-seven companies will exhibit in the sold out Reusable Packaging Pavilion located in the Lakeside Center of McCormick … [Read more...] about Reusable Packaging Pavilion Returns to PACK EXPO With Largest Number of Exhibitors to Date
EUR/EPAL Court Rulings Clamp Down on Illegal Pallet Repairs
Legal action brought against two European pallet repairers has found both companies had been repairing EUR/EPAL pallets without a licence and not complying with the rules of repair. The lawsuits, brought by EPAL and its Dutch subsidiary NEDERPAL … [Read more...] about EUR/EPAL Court Rulings Clamp Down on Illegal Pallet Repairs
Academic Lifecycle Study Favors EUR/EPAL Pallets
New research by the Polytechnic of Milan confirms the significant environmental benefits that EUR/EPAL exchangeable pallets have compared to their pooled plastic equivalents or to one-trip wooden pallets, according to an announcement by EPAL. The … [Read more...] about Academic Lifecycle Study Favors EUR/EPAL Pallets