Last week we linked to the Pallet Enterprise story on the Oregon deca ban and pallet implications. I hope I'm not the only one confused as to whether used plastic pallets in a closed pool or reissued pallets in a rental program would be allowable. I … [Read more...] about Is Oregon Slamming the Door on Deca Pallets? Interpreting the Guidance
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Intermediate Bulk Container of Wood/Steel: U.S. Distribution Partner Sought
"As European producer of a unique type of collapsible intermediate bulk container or box pallet, we are in search of serious distribution partners for the USA," writes Paul de Jong of MP Packaging. The company has been manufacturing reusable … [Read more...] about Intermediate Bulk Container of Wood/Steel: U.S. Distribution Partner Sought
Plastic Pallets: Greystone Announces Sale and Leaseback of Pallet Manufacturing Plant
Greystone Logistics (OTCBB: GLGI) has announced the sale and leaseback of their 60,000 square foot pallet manufacturing facility for $2.7 million. "Greystone had considerable equity in our manufacturing facility and the board decided to unleash … [Read more...] about Plastic Pallets: Greystone Announces Sale and Leaseback of Pallet Manufacturing Plant
Empty Case De-Palletizing System from Westfalia Deam Eliminates Stack Tipping
The newly designed compact Plastic Case Stack De-Palletizing System from Westfalia Deam Systems de-palletizes 3-4 dairy pallets (40” x 40”) per minute, each with 9 stacks of empty plastic dairy cases, for a maximum throughput rate of 180 cases per … [Read more...] about Empty Case De-Palletizing System from Westfalia Deam Eliminates Stack Tipping
New Oregon Deca Ban to Include Plastic Pallets
Shipping into Oregon on pallets containing DecaBDE (deca) may soon become a major problem for the supply chain. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) recently issued a directive to help manufacturers and distributors comply with a new ban that went into … [Read more...] about New Oregon Deca Ban to Include Plastic Pallets
Eclipse Berry Farms Harvests Customer Service, Environmental Benefits with CHEP
Eclipse Berry Farms, LLC, a leading grower of berries and grape tomatoes based in Los Angeles, California, has signed a new pallet contract with CHEP. Eclipse Berry Farms transports branded strawberries, raspberries and tomatoes from its fields in … [Read more...] about Eclipse Berry Farms Harvests Customer Service, Environmental Benefits with CHEP
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Greenwashing
Today the pressure is on to utilize materials that are as environmentally friendly as possible. One of the key methods used by packaging providers to "prove" the superiority of their solutions is to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). This war … [Read more...] about Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Greenwashing
With CAPS, Brambles Establishes Automotive and IBC Opportunities
At first blush, the purchase of Michigan-based CAPS by Brambles doesn't seem like it offers a lot, contributing less than a quarter of one percent to sales, according to my best guess. But Brambles, while enjoying success internationally in … [Read more...] about With CAPS, Brambles Establishes Automotive and IBC Opportunities
Benefits of Reusable, Washable Packaging and Pallets – Page 2
Continued from Page 1 “We have a solid track record and experience in the returnable crates sector. “If the aquaculture industry – and any fresh food producers for that matter – in Scotland can be persuaded to switch from polystyrene to … [Read more...] about Benefits of Reusable, Washable Packaging and Pallets – Page 2
Returnable, Washable Packaging Offers Suppliers a 40% Cut in Costs
RETURNABLE plastic crates, boxes and pallets could save Scottish fish farms countless thousands of pounds a year by substantially reducing waste, according to PPS, a company recently featured at www.packagingrevolution.net. PPS, a company headed … [Read more...] about Returnable, Washable Packaging Offers Suppliers a 40% Cut in Costs