May 2025
What does the pallet factory of the future look like? You may have envisioned hovering vehicles, humanoid robots and space-age technology. But what you may have forgotten about is the importance of data to drive production efficiency. A California company, Zira, is charting the future today with its theme, “Work like it’s 2050.”
James Jones & Sons Announces UK, Australia Acquisitions
UK-based James Jones & Sons Ltd has announced the acquisitions of Pallet & Bin Pty Ltd in Australia and United Box Ltd in the UK, furthering its global expansion strategy and deepening its support for food and agricultural supply chains.
With only 4.2% of Americans seeking employment as of February 2025 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), many of the best workers already have a job. That’s why you have to take advantage of the latest recruitment techniques for your pallet business. These tactics work especially well for management, sales and office positions.
Regionally, CHEP Americas delivered 4% revenue growth at constant FX, with 3% price realisation and 2% volume growth from new contracts. In the U.S., pallet revenues rose 4%, despite a 1% drop in like-for-like volumes. In Canada and Latin America, volume gains helped offset the U.S. decline.
The state's Department of Motor Vehicles announced proposed regulations Friday to allow the testing of self-driving vehicles over 10,001 pounds, opening the door for companies to test self-driving technology with previously prohibited autonomous commercial semi-trucks on the road.