By Noah Roh, Precise Pallet Management Pallet pooling is dominated in the Asia Pacific region by two heavy hitters: CHEP and Loscam. Between the two of them, they dominate the sector. Both were founded in the 1940s and have stood the test of … [Read more...] about What are CHEP and Loscam Pallets?
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PDS V6.2 Release: Trenched Stringers & Filler Boards for Block Pallets
NWPCA has announced the release of PDS 6.2. Here's what's new: PDS 6.2 makes it possible to design overlap-base block pallets with recessed bottom decks. It also contains an important extension to the program's unit load for boxes analysis … [Read more...] about PDS V6.2 Release: Trenched Stringers & Filler Boards for Block Pallets
Easement document allows further WPM repair option in Brexit lead up
Heat-treated wooden components will be temporarily allowed for the repair of wooden pallets and packaging, increasing options for businesses who want to grow their capacity of ISPM15-compliant wooden packaging material (WPM) before the … [Read more...] about Easement document allows further WPM repair option in Brexit lead up
TIMCON welcomes new wood packaging recycling targets
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has welcomed Defra’s interim packaging recycling targets for the UK business sector, which have been released for 2021 and 2022. The figures are based on responses received from … [Read more...] about TIMCON welcomes new wood packaging recycling targets
Plasgad Launches PG1090 Pallet
Logistic pallet offers a range of customization options to suit any racking system PG1090 is Plasgad’s new multi-industry logistic pallet, specially designed for sophisticated logistics systems. The pallet is designed to fit conveyors and … [Read more...] about Plasgad Launches PG1090 Pallet
Insulation manufacturer takes initiative to reduce waste on building sites into next round
For the transport of its building materials, insulation specialist ISOVER will be offering its customers a sustainable reusable pallet system with free collection from January 2021. The process, which is as simple as it is environmentally friendly, … [Read more...] about Insulation manufacturer takes initiative to reduce waste on building sites into next round
IPP celebrates more than 10 years’ collaboration with Bakkavor
While Bakkavor, the UK’s leading provider of own-label fresh prepared foods continues to ‘innovate on a plate’, the business has significantly extended a collaborative partnership with IPP, one of Europe’s leading poolers of sustainable wooden … [Read more...] about IPP celebrates more than 10 years’ collaboration with Bakkavor
Smart work tables boost safety, efficiency for PRS Pooling
PRS Pooling is piloting an innovative ‘smart’ repair system to boost both health and safety and efficiency. Smart working is the mantra of PRS’s field operational excellence manager, Bart Smit, who is investigating international best practices, … [Read more...] about Smart work tables boost safety, efficiency for PRS Pooling
Plastic Pallet Provider Partners with Microban®
Indianapolis, IN – Perfect Pallets, Inc., a leader in supplying plastic, returnable pallets, has announced a new partnership with Microban® International, the global leader in built-in antimicrobial product protection. For over twenty years, … [Read more...] about Plastic Pallet Provider Partners with Microban®
Pallet Stiffness Is Important – Here’s Why
One version of the pallet stiffness story goes as follows. An FMCG (fast-moving consumer good) manufacturer is surprised to receive reports of their boxes bulging at the sides, resulting in unit load instability and crush damage to products. Multiple … [Read more...] about Pallet Stiffness Is Important – Here’s Why