CHEP Containers Group to open new South Bend facility

In response to the growing demand for container pooling solutions in the Midwest United States, the containers division of CHEP has opened a new state-of-the-art container processing service center in South Bend, Ind.

For 18 years, CHEP has been a leading North American container pooler, providing reusable shipping container rental, tracking, cleaning and repair to food, beverage, cosmetic, general manufacturing and automotive manufacturers. In addition to its corporate headquarters office in Livonia, Mich., CHEP has a network of service centers located throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The new facility will have direct access to several major interstate systems, which will decrease order lead times and logistics costs, as well as offering improved processes and JIT replenish and fulfillment opportunities for nearby customers. Featuring an advanced semi-automatic wash line, the South Bend service center is designed to improve average throughput time, standardize quality and provide additional capacity.

“South Bend will produce significant advantages for our already robust service center network and allow us to fulfill customer orders with superior reliability and quality,” explained Shayne Murphy, director of operations for CHEP Container North America, “We are excited to use this new facility as the blueprint for enhancing our operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.”