productGet ready for ISPM15
For any UK business shipping goods within the EU, the latest changes to regulations will be a vital consideration. Wooden packaging, including pallets, must now meet ISPM15 standards when being shipped.
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productBritvic chooses LPR as pallet partner
LPR was invited to take part in Britvic’s formal tender process in 2019, where it ensured that in addition to providing an excellent pricing structure and the ability to meet demand, it also included a number of value added initiatives that would enable Britvic to make substantial cost savings.
newsLast minute deal prompts border delays
Responding to border delay problems, hauliers were warned by UK Cabinet Secretary Michael Gove early in January that there was likely to be ‘significant disruption’ at borders in January.
productConsider your shipping platform
As pressures on the availability and price of timber continue into the New Year, UK wood packaging and pallet suppliers have been forced to increase the price of new wooden pallets by as much as 18% from 8th January 2021, says Goplasticpallets.com.
articleDurable pallets for automation
Steve Penney examines the latest predictions for the warehouse automation market and how storage solutions are evolving to meet the sector’s needs.
articleA look at the year ahead from pallets leader
2020 will be forever remembered as the year that Coronavirus shook the nation, and a year dominated by Brexit headlines over whether or not the UK will secure a trade deal with the EU.
newsXPO extends tie-up with LPR
XPO Logistics has renewed its UK pallet partnership with La Palette Rouge (LPR).
newsTIMCON welcomes ISPM15 easement
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation has welcomed the Government’s decision to temporarily allow heat treated components to repair pallets, rather than requiring heat treatment of the full pallet.
productVersatile wheeled dollies launch
LOADHOG HAS launched wheeled dollies which have been designed to add benefits at every stage of the supply chain.
productWidening recycling scheme
Goplasticpallets.com has been a driving force in the UK plastic pallet market for almost 20 years and a leading voice on plastics recycling and sustainability.
articlePallet rental: Are you getting added value?
Renting versus buying plastic pallets has been a long-debated topic. When sourcing a plastic pallet, the decision to rent or buy is one of the most important decisions a business has to make, as the outcome can significantly impact your bottom line. Yet so many times we see businesses choosing the rental option, where buying plastic pallets makes much better financial sense, argues Goplasticpallets.com.
articleA better future for all
2020 will forever be remembered as the year that everything changed. Covid-19 altered the way we worked and the way our professions were viewed, pushing everything we do and the individuals and businesses The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) represents into the public limelight, says Chief Executive Kevin Richardson.
product2025 circular supply chain aim
Brambles, operating through the CHEP brand, is embarking on a new 5-year sustainability plan.
newsTighter wood supply could push pallet prices up
The European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has warned that tighter supplies of wood in some international markets is expected to increase prices into and beyond the final quarter of 2020.
articleDon’t ditch plastic recycling
The focus on eliminating single-use plastics and promoting closed-loop packaging has fallen off the agenda in the devastating wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com – The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company explains why we should still be optimistic about the future of plastics recycling.
newsUK calls off Brexit talks
The Prime Minister has called off Brexit talks and is setting its aim on an ‘Australia’ style deal, rather than the more ambitious ‘Canada’ type deal.
productRapidly upskill workforce with online Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workplace
Astutis is launching two new online sustainability training courses designed to help professionals become more sustainable in their business practices.
articleLoadhog estimates 108m metres of stretchwrap eliminated through use of Pallet Lid
Loadhog, the multi Queen’s Award winning designer and manufacturer of innovative returnable packaging solutions, has experienced increasing interest in its line of eco-friendly pallet securing products.
articleYour automated supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link
So, you’ve just invested heavily in this shiny, new, and very expensive, automation system which the manufacturer assures you will revolutionise your picking and packing operation. However, as we all know, a chain is only ever as strong as its weakest link. In this case, the weakest link could well be your choice of pallet.
newsCHEP in with the Munchkins
Baby goods manufacturer Munchkin has awarded a three-year contract to CHEP.
