Western Pallet Magazine October 2024 | Page 37

October 2024

Pallet Collars Offer Flexible Solution For Hard to Stack Unit Loads

The reason pallet collars became a game changer is of particular relevance in today’s supply chain landscape where storage capacity is at a premium. For the automotive plant, they allowed for the multiple block stacking and better storage efficiency of crankcases that previously had just been stored single-pallet high and consuming an exasperating amount of floor space. 

FEFPEB: tech advances will transform pallets in 10 years

Pallet and packaging companies heard that they should expect significant change in their businesses within a decade during a presentation on the imminent impact of artificial intelligence (AI). 

Global Reach: James Jones & Sons Acquire H.G. Timber, Pinetec Pty

James Jones & Sons Ltd, a leading UK-based timber and pallet manufacturer, continues to bolster its position in the global pallet and packaging market with strategic acquisitions on two continents

CHEP Europe launches innovative FalConic Container

The FalConic Container is a stackable,  reusable sleeve pack system designed for the handling, storage, and transportation of light, dry cargo such as pots, tubs, trays, and lids.

Despite Strike, Import Cargo Strong

Imports at the major container ports should continue at elevated levels, despite the three-day strike that shut down operations from Maine to Texas, according to the Global Port Tracker report released on October 8 by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

NAPD calls for manufacture of new pallets to consider future reuse

The association for pallet recyclers in the UK is calling for greater collaboration between pallet manufacturers and pallet buyers to specify and build more durable pallets.