productHelen Lane takes the lead in CHEP UK and Ireland
CHEP, the global supply chain solutions company, has recently appointed Helen Lane as Vice President, Northern Europe. In her new role, she will lead CHEP’s UK and Ireland business.
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articleApplication first, cost second: How to ensure pallet longevity
When purchasing goods that contribute to the running of a business, it goes without saying that cost is a fundamental factor. We all want a fair price. Yet, time and again we see situations where customers have purchased pallets that are not wholly suitable for their application, explains Jim Hardisty, MD at Goplasticpallets.com.
articleWood pallets see price rise but still inexpensive says Timcon
Raw materials for wooden packaging and pallets have continued to rise in the first four months of the year, according to the latest Markit and CIPS report.
articleUsing scale effectively – Pall-Ex and Palletline explain
Pallet networks consolidate haulage firms into larger collectives that can punch well above their weight. But how do they adapt to the many changes faced by the haulage industry? HSS editor Simon Duddy speaks to two key pallet networks – Pall-Ex and Palletline – to get the lowdown.
productWooden pallet collars
From state-of-the-art lightshows used by the latest headlining rock band to high quality engineering parts – they all need the correct packaging.
productHeavy duty container released
Dolav has unveiled a hygienic, heavy-duty, folding large container. The DFLC is made with easy-to-clean base and sides as five removable parts.
productHygienic heavy-duty container holds 750kg
The Dolav DFLC is made with easy-to-clean base and sides as five removable parts.
articlePalletforce opens £50 million SuperHub in Burton-upon-Trent
The pallet network made the investment at the company’s central site, with the 620,000 sq ft bespoke facility said to reinforce its position as leader of the express distribution sector.
productBoost return-to-base rate of box pallets
Clear pallet box ownership can lessen loss – customers can now have speedy foil stamping of Dolav plastic box pallets and lids from stock in Watton.
productGoplasticpallets.com launches new website combining RTP solutions
The new website reinforces Goplasticpallets.com as the ‘go to supplier for all your RTP needs’.
productImproved lifespan for wooden pallets
James Jones & Sons has unveiled a new venture it says will dramatically improve the quality, length of life, and environmental benefits of wooden pallets, and significantly reduce whole life cost.
productLow breakage rate impresses
A pallet pool for the beverage industry replaced wood pallets with plastic, saving money.
newsCHEP wins learning award for focus on virtual reality and last mile
CHEP was among the winners in the prestigious IGD Awards 2017 programme. The winners were announced at the annual awards ceremony and gala in London on Tuesday, 3rd October.
productLive storage helps animal feed producer save cash
Animal feed producer Miavit saves hundreds of thousands of Euros with the help of BITO’s PROflow Active pallet live storage, which also gives smooth and safe pallet handling.
productEmbedding safety I/Os in ABB robots
ABB is embedding extended safety I/Os within its series of robot controllers to improve the flexibility, safety and reliability of collaboration between robots and people.
productBrambles reports strong progress towards its 2020 sustainability goals
Brambles, the global supply chain logistics company operating in more than 60 countries, primarily through the CHEP and IFCO brands, has published its Sustainability Review for the 2017 Financial Year (FY17).
productFree driver CPC training offer
Vidu Recruitment has joined forces with Palletways to offer free CPC training to new drivers that take up jobs via Vidu Recruitment’s new, video-based recruitment platform.
productCHEP invests heavily in automated pallet repair at Essex service centre
CHEP UK & Ireland, the supply chain solutions company, has opened a new state-of-the-art pallet repair and service centre facility in South Ockendon, near Thurrock, in Essex, United Kingdom.
productLeave the wood video heralds new era
Goplasticpallets.com has used the power of visual storytelling to take its ‘Leave the wood’ campaign to the next level by launching an intriguing new video.
articleAdvanced dimensioning and weighing system launches
EXDS has released the CubiScan 325 to the UK marketplace.
