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Pallets freshen up a farmer’s sustainability score
Frey Farms uses pallet pool of reusable pallets as part of a shared reused pallet recycling system.

The Kroger Company and Polymer Logistics win RPA’s 2019 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award
Kroger’s adoption of the Polymer Logistics Cleanpal pallet reduces distribution costs and environmental impact in the retailer’s fresh egg supply chain

Annual test verifies cleanliness of corrugated shipping containers
Corrugated minimizes risk of contamination, supports food safety

Growing health supplier configures new warehouse to maximize throughput
Slotting software and new reconfigurable labels ensure productivity and efficiency.

Adhesive and specialty stretch wrap secure 1,200-pound loads
Cargill Malt sees more stable loads with less damage after implementing new packaging solution.

New mezzanine provides unexpected benefits
Utilizing overhead space enables facility consolidation as well as operational efficiencies.

New pallet design trims costs and extends useful life
Berry Plastics employs unique plastic pallet out of its own post molded scrap material.

Millwood Cudahy operations installs new pallet repair line
This change is increasing efficiency by facilitating the same output of pallets with less team members available or employed at the facility.

Other Voices: A basic guide to strapping tools and industrial packaging machinery
Strapping choices must consider several factors, including workforce, product characteristics, volume, and shipping damage.

Report: Pallet wrap sales growing steadily
According to the report findings, pallet wraps sales are likely to grow by 3.2% YOY in 2019.

Report: Molded wood pallets sales on an upswing
The study finds that the molded wood pallets market is anticipated to grow at a volume CAGR of approximately 3% through 2029.

hoopo & Polymer Logistics bring IoT tracking to the supply chain
The partnership aims to increase product freshness, reduce food waste, and cut costs along the supply chain.

Seven alternative pallets for greener operations
Alternative materials and hybrid combinations in pallets target improved sustainability.

Brambles, CHEP launches Zero Waste World in North America
Initiative focuses on eliminating physical waste, eradicating empty transport miles and cutting out process inefficiencies in the supply chain.

Solving the Palletizing Puzzle
Palletizing presents an interesting microcosm of digital transformation, where data about products, machine performance and manual labor must work in concert.

IFCO acquisition by Triton and ADIA has been finalized
Valued at $2.5 billion, the transaction makes IFCO a fully independent company and follows Brambles' acquisition of IFCO in 2011.

Report: RFID in returnable transport packaging to boost market growth
The global returnable transport packaging market is expected to post a CAGR of close to 8% during the period 2019-2023, according to the latest market research report by Technavio.

CHEP opens container management service center in Mexico
The new facility’s strategic location in central Mexico, within close proximity of many automotive and industrial suppliers, strengthens CHEP’s ability to support container movements in and out of the region.

Monitor products with active RFID pallet
The industry’s first pallet with active RFID is not only reusable, it’s estimated to last 10 years.

Loscam introduces new strategic shareholders
CMG fully acquired Loscam in 2010 and has since seen Loscam successfully grow to become Asia-Pacific’s largest pallet pooling company.


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