Supply chain collaboration is key to optimizing economic and environmental benefits. CHEP and leading consumer goods companies unite in their mission to achieve a circular economy. It was a beautiful, sunny February day in Philadelphia, the … [Read more...] about The Power of Supply Chain Collaboration and Innovation Highlighted at Wharton-IGEL Sustainability Event
Pallets
“Molded Wood” Pallet Standard Created by ANSI
The first product standard for molded wood, "presswood" pallets has been accepted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), according to an announcement by Litco International Inc. Part 14 "Molded, Wood Based Composite Pallets" of the … [Read more...] about “Molded Wood” Pallet Standard Created by ANSI
EPAL to terminate its exchangeability agreement with the UIC
The quality of the EPAL Euro pallet pool and the safety of employees, goods and logistics processes take top priority. For this reason, EPAL’s urgent recommended action is: To cease exchanging EPAL Euro pallets for UIC/EUR pallets. UIC/EUR pallets … [Read more...] about EPAL to terminate its exchangeability agreement with the UIC
CHEP New Zealand Introduces Solutions Portfolio to Provide More Value Throughout Supply Chains
In following with launches in other CHEP markets, CHEP New Zealand has announced a new range of solutions designed to help customers transform their supply chains for sustainable, long-term change. These solutions, available immediately, build on … [Read more...] about CHEP New Zealand Introduces Solutions Portfolio to Provide More Value Throughout Supply Chains
Wisconsin Wood Pallet Operator Pleads Guilty to Illegal Use of ISPM 15 Stamp
The site manager of a Wisconsin wood pallet and packaging supplier has entered a guilty plea in federal court to charges of using ISPM 15 stamps to mark untreated wood, resulting in almost $350,000 in losses to Wisconsin companies, according to … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Wood Pallet Operator Pleads Guilty to Illegal Use of ISPM 15 Stamp
Rallying Together to Support Growers Impacted by Recent Floods in Adelaide
Updated: 22 February 2017 300 growers and 1,500 hectares of crops destroyed due to extreme weather $50 million approx. in damages and losses A united effort raises $152,000 for SA Growers Flood Appeal Late last year, close to … [Read more...] about Rallying Together to Support Growers Impacted by Recent Floods in Adelaide
CHEP Selected by FMI-GMA Trading Partner Alliance to Develop Unsaleable Goods Reduction Blueprint
Findings and Best Practices to be Presented at 2017 TPA Supply Chain Conference CHEP, a global provider of supply chain solutions serving the consumer goods, fresh food, beverage, manufacturing and retail sectors, has been selected by the Trading … [Read more...] about CHEP Selected by FMI-GMA Trading Partner Alliance to Develop Unsaleable Goods Reduction Blueprint
Goplasticpallets Reports Increased Interest in Its Square Pallets
A rise in demand for 1200mm x 1200mm plastic pallets drums up business Sales of “square” 1200 x 1200mm pallets have risen in recent months thanks to growing demands from companies within the liquids and chemicals sector, according to a release … [Read more...] about Goplasticpallets Reports Increased Interest in Its Square Pallets
Brambles Announces 1H17 Results
A month after cautioning that it would fall short of its anticipated targets for the first half, Brambles has announced its 1H results. The company generated sales revenue of US$2,744.7 million in the six months ended December 31, 2016 (1H17), up 4% … [Read more...] about Brambles Announces 1H17 Results
EPAL Repaired and Manufactured a Combined Total of 105.5 Million Pallets in 2016
“EPAL in oval” has firmly established itself as a global brand for pallets in only three years. In 2016, the European Pallet Association achieved another record result of 105.5 million EPAL pallets in total (production and repair): up 4.35% … [Read more...] about EPAL Repaired and Manufactured a Combined Total of 105.5 Million Pallets in 2016