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Surge in demand for plastic export pallets

Demand for Goplasticpallets.com’s range of lightweight, nestable plastic pallets has reached an all-time high, says the supplier, as more companies that export goods are...
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Palletising safety system cuts waste and saves cost

A palletising adhesive on show at Interpack appeared to offer a 50% cost saving over shrink film, stretch film and hoop banding approaches to...
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The missing link in the supply chain?

DAN-Palletiser can now offer re- stacking and re-palletising systems to automate the process of preparing full pallet loads suitable for UK or European supply...
Shrink (left) and stretch (right) hooders, in this case the OMSAT53 and IS43 respectively (both from Gordian Strapping)

Stretch and shrink hooding: Approaches compared

Stretch hooding and shrink hooding are used to package palletised products of all kinds, from building materials to food and beverages. Gordian Strapping offers...

Stronger and thinner film cuts wrapping costs

THE development of film materials that allow the use of stronger yet thinner films for wrapping pallets is enabling cost savings for end users....

Thermal covers keep pallet contents cool in transit

THERMAL pallet covers from Protective Packaging can help when high value products are in danger of damage from heat extremes and the sun’s rays....

Taste of success

A PALLET wrapping supplier to the food manufacturing sector has been awarded British Retail Consortium (BRC) accreditation in storage and distribution. Gloucester-based Golden Valley Pallet...

Straight UK eight

OCME Packers has completed eight UK installations of its new range of VEGA HT Shrinkwrap Packers since the start of 2012. Features such as the...
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Robot power leads the way

Automation is increasingly part and parcel of the packing process. ABB Robotics has launched the PalletPack 460, a pre-engineered package of proven robotic palletizing components...
Tired and worn out pallets

Do yours stack up?

Firms that fail to pay attention to the performance of their pallets may be sitting on a time bomb. WEAKNESSES that lead to goods being...