newsGoplasticpallets has echoed union concerns about insects being carried in Amazon packaging, prompting a response from The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) that such concerns are an exaggeration.
newsGoplasticpallets has echoed union concerns about insects being carried in Amazon packaging, prompting a response from The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) that such concerns are an exaggeration.
articleBrepal, which regulates EPAL (European Pallet Association) business within the UK and Ireland, says it has received reports of counterfeit EPAL pallets in circulation in the UK market.
productSpecialist in sustainable plastic pallet packaging solutions, Cabka-IPS is introduced its Eco i5, a 1200 x 1000mm monoblock pallet, which is available as both a classic three-runner version and as a cruciform perimeter-based version for secure block stacking. Suitable for use in the high rack, Eco i5 can carry loads up of up to 600kg, despite its own low net weight.
productLeading pallet manufacturer, Scott Pallets, has sealed a five year partnership agreement with Britain’s largest sawmilling business, BSW, for the supply of pallet timber.
newsThe European Pallet Association (EPAL) has introduced a new EPAL half pallet with three skid boards.
productGordian Strapping has supplied an OMS FT53 Shrink Machine to Emballator Packaging in Bradford. Emballator manufactures a wide range of metal and plastic packaging.
productWarwickshire-based pallet pool operator, LPR, recently launched its new ‘White Book’ – a global environmental initiative to deliver even greater sustainability across the food and drink supply chain.
articlePallet Evolution is a new campaign which aims to offer the UK plastic pallet industry a public voice for the very first time, says Goplasticpallets.com MD Jim Hardisty.
newsThe UK division of a pan-European paper company has been fined for safety failings after a worker broke her leg in three places when poorly stacked pallets of paper collapsed.
productPallet collars from Schoeller Allibert are reported to be delivering improved efficiency and time savings for consumer delivery specialist, Hermes.
productKite Packaging is a longtime advocate of presswood pallets for warehousing and logistics customers.
productConcerns over risks to public health and the environment, more stringent regulation of imported timber and a nationwide pallet shortage are issues facing many pallet users. Although remanufactured wood pallets are considered to be a cheaper alternative, Transpal advises users to consider plastic pallets.
productCHEP’s collaborative transportation programme in the UK & Ireland has removed over 900,000 miles of truck haulage. This equates to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of 1572t while delivering significant cost savings for its customers. To date, 13 manufacturers, 11 retailers and 9 logistics service providers are participating in the programme, with more set to follow.
articleCHEP is collaborating with Henderson Wholesale, which owns the SPAR supermarket franchise in Northern Ireland.
productPallet and container pooling solutions provider, CHEP, is collaborating with Henderson Wholesale, part of the Mallusk-based Henderson Group, which owns the SPAR, EUROSPAR, VIVOXTRA, VIVO and VIVO Essentials franchise in Northern Ireland. The aim of this partnership is to find new opportunities for improvement in logistics efficiency, worker safety, sustainability and sales performance. Henderson Wholesale supplies over 400 stores from its warehouse near Belfast.
newsFormer Palletline MD joins Pall-Ex, as Palletways unveils new strategic blueprint. This follows Palletline revealing in the summer that it has extended the pallet network model into contract logistics.
productJust three months since its launch, Goplasticpallets.com’s Pallet Evolution campaign is gathering pace as more and more pallet users are learning about the many benefits of introducing plastic pallets to their supply chain. Major French electronics retailer, Boulanger, is a prime example.
productAs word continues to spread about Pallet Evolution – the new campaign launched to educate warehouse and logistics professionals about the many benefits of using plastic pallets – campaign founder and MD of Goplasticpallets.com, Jim Hardisty, reflects on how Pallet Evolution has been received and explains what lies ahead for 2015.
newsThe supply of new timber pallets increased slightly in 2013, according to new Timbertrends figures.
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