Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 64 2026 | Page 18

Tosca CP 1208: New Benchmark for Circular Pallets in Modern Supply Chains

Its ergonomic design includes smoothly integrated, wellpositioned top-deck handles, enhanced stability and anti-slip features to improve handling across warehouses and retail distribution centres. The pallet is also more than 4 kg lighter than traditional wooden pallets, making it easier to lift and move during daily operations.
This contributes directly to the social pillar of ESG by helping reduce physical strain and lowering the risk of injuries associated with manual handling.
As European businesses face increasing pressure to meet tighter sustainability regulations while maintaining efficient, cost-effective operations, the role of transport packaging is evolving rapidly. Pallets are no longer just a logistics tool- they are becoming a critical part of delivering performance, compliance and circularity across the supply chain.
In response to these changing demands, Tosca has introduced the next generation of pallet design: the Euro-sized Tosca CP 1208. Developed specifically for modern, automated and regulation-compliant supply chains, this circular pallet solution offers a circular, reusable alternative to traditional one-way packaging.
“ Our new circular pallet gives producers, growers and retailers a standardised, automation-ready, PPWR-compliant alternative that improves efficiency, enhances worker safety and supports a truly circular supply chain without disrupting existing operations,” says Laurent Le Mercier, EMEA President at Tosca.
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Designed for Supply Chain Efficiency
Engineered to integrate seamlessly into existing operations, the Tosca CP 1208 pallet delivers the consistency and reliability required in automated, high-throughput environments.
Its 1200 x 800 mm Eurostandard dimensions ensure full compatibility with existing pallet handling equipment, eliminating the need for costly retrofits or process changes. Rounded skid edges also help minimise damage during forklift handling, reducing impact points compared with traditional square skid designs.
The result is a stable, standardised platform that enables companies to modernise their supply chains efficiently- without disruption or major infrastructure investment.
Supporting Safer Handling Across the Supply Chain
Alongside operational efficiency, the CP 1208 has been designed with worker safety in mind.
“ In high-throughput environments, efficiency and worker safety go hand in hand,” adds Le Mercier.“ By improving stability, grip and ease of handling, the Tosca CP 1208 helps reduce manual strain and the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, creating safer working conditions while supporting operational performance.”
Built for Automation and Performance
Designed to work seamlessly with Tosca’ s reusable plastic crates, the CP 1208 features integrated deck grooves that securely lock crates into place without the need for strapping. This enables stable, safer double-stacked transport and more efficient load handling.
RFID integration further enhances traceability, asset management and full supply chain visibility- key requirements for modern logistics operations.
A Durable, Contamination- Free Alternative to Wooden Pallets
The Tosca CP 1208 offers a durable and hygienic alternative to traditional wooden pallets. Its nonporous, splinter-free plastic surface is easy to clean, making it ideally suited to FMCG, fresh produce and