PECO announced that Lisa Vegso has been promoted to the position of General Manager, Canada. In this new position, Lisa will have overall responsibility for PECO’s sales, service, and operations in Canada. Having previously served as Director of … [Read more...] about PECO Pallet Promotes New Canada GM, Opens Depot in Calgary
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Comparing Reusable Layer Pads Vs Cardboard Layer Pads
The Cartonplast Group Announces Results of Comparative life cycle Assessment of Polypropylene and Cardboard Layer Pads Specified by DIN EN ISO 14040/44 (Click on image to expand) A new independent study published by the Cartonplast Group … [Read more...] about Comparing Reusable Layer Pads Vs Cardboard Layer Pads
CHEP’s German Quarter Pallet Conversion Complete
CHEP has completed its Blue Click® quarter pallet conversion in Germany, according to a recent German language article. After being launched at the end of April 2014, Chep has successfully completed one of the largest and most complex projects … [Read more...] about CHEP’s German Quarter Pallet Conversion Complete
How New Zealand Avocados Filled Gap in U.S. Market
New Zealand avocado exporter, Avanza, was able to capitalise on a US market opportunity by partnering with CHEP and tapping into its global connections. Avanza, a joint venture between three North Island produce exporters and marketers, manages … [Read more...] about How New Zealand Avocados Filled Gap in U.S. Market
CHEP Safety Focus Prompts Yard Redesign to Enhance Forklift Safe Operations
CHEP improves procedures to enhance pallet depot safety and productivity, shares results with industry "Compliance with the new process demonstrated a 40 per cent reduction in serving time – with average loading/unloading times falling from 25 to 15 … [Read more...] about CHEP Safety Focus Prompts Yard Redesign to Enhance Forklift Safe Operations
IFCO Enters Chilean Reusable Packaging Crate Service Through Purchase of Rentapack
IFCO Systems has staked a position in one of my favorite South American countries, Chile. (Truth be told, my LinkedIn photo that people often assume is from Canada - it is not! It was taken a few years ago at Lago Gris in Patagonia, Chile.) IFCO, a … [Read more...] about IFCO Enters Chilean Reusable Packaging Crate Service Through Purchase of Rentapack
Comparing RPCs and Expendable Packaging. New IFCO freshIMPACT™ Economic Modeling Tool Demonstrates Benefits of Reusable Packaging
Greater efficiency in handling and product damage reduction benefit distribution centers and stores. IFCO Systems North America has launched a proprietary economic modeling tool to aid decision makers. Called freshIMPACT, the tool … [Read more...] about Comparing RPCs and Expendable Packaging. New IFCO freshIMPACT™ Economic Modeling Tool Demonstrates Benefits of Reusable Packaging
RPCs: Polymer Logistics “Goes with the Wood Grain” to Help Retailers Boost Sales
RPC News: Walmart and Carrefour Adopt the Market Place Wood-Effect Crate What do Europe’s largest retailer and the largest global retailer have in common? No surprise, both are looking for an edge in creating attractive fresh produce … [Read more...] about RPCs: Polymer Logistics “Goes with the Wood Grain” to Help Retailers Boost Sales
RPCs Can Help Address China’s $32 Billion Food Waste Challenge, Says IFCO Executive
Reusable plastic containers are sustainable, deliver cost savings to retailers and contribute to global food security (Shanghai, China) Christy Zhu, IFCO China Country Manager, took part in a panel discussion entitled, “The Changing Structure of … [Read more...] about RPCs Can Help Address China’s $32 Billion Food Waste Challenge, Says IFCO Executive
EPAL Pallet System Enjoys Success in Asia
Back in 2006 when EPAL was first introduced to Asia at The Transport & Logistics trade fair in Shanghai in 2006, the EPAL Euro pallet was an unknown solution to most Chinese industry specialists. EPAL followed up in 2008 with the opening of its … [Read more...] about EPAL Pallet System Enjoys Success in Asia