Full acceptance for all IPP pallets at Norma
Since February 1st, the food discounter Norma has had full acceptance for IPP load carriers - including the IPP quarter pallet, which won the German Packaging Award.
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read more...Study by Fraunhofer IML, Dachser and EPAL
How reliable are Europe's communication networks?
In order to investigate how reliable the various communication networks are, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML conducted a study together with Dachser and the European Pallet Association e. V. (EPAL).
read more...New quality classification optimizes use of EPAL Euro pallets
The European Pallet Association e.V. (EPAL) has revised the quality classification and exchange conditions in cooperation with retailers, freight forwarders, pallet service providers and repair companies.
read more...Interview with Markus Falkenhahn
"We have secured our timber deliveries well"
Falkenhahn is one of the largest pallet manufacturers in Europe and can look back on 80 years of company history. materialfluss asked Marcus Falkenhahn, Managing Director of the company of the same name, how the company has positioned itself during the coronavirus crisis.
read more...General Assembly confirms EPAL Board of Directors
The Gütegemeinschaft Paletten e.V. held its first fully digital general meeting on October 1. held its first fully digital general meeting. The Board of Directors was confirmed and the Advisory Board was newly composed.
read more...60 years of the Euro pallet and 30 years of EPAL
The European Pallet Association e. V. (EPAL) is celebrating its 30th birthday in 2021 and also the 60th birthday of the Euro pallet.
read more...Marc Groenewoud becomes new CEO of PAKi Logistics
With effect from August 16, PAKi Logistics has appointed Marc Groenewoud as the new CEO of the pooling company. He replaces Ingrid Faber.
read more...Christian Agasse leaves PAKi Logistics, Ingrid Faber takes over
Christian Agasse, CEO of PAKi Logistics, has unexpectedly left the company. This also marks the end of his role as a member of the Faber Halbertsma Group Executive Board.
read more...123.5 million load carriers for a hallelujah
EPAL pallet production increases despite Covid-19 pandemic
Following the growth of recent years, the European Pallet Association e.V. (EPAL) also recorded an increase in the production of EPAL pallets in 2020.
read more...PGS Group takes over ULLU pallets
With the acquisition of ULLU Paletten, the PGS Group is taking its first steps on the German market, thereby expanding its European network.
read more...Rising timber prices pose a challenge for pallet logistics
The increase in timber prices already seen in 2020 will continue unchanged in 2021. This also has an impact on pallets.
read more...material flow PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2021: PAKis e-voucher in 1st place
On March 24, the winner in the logistics category of the materialfluss PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR 2021 was announced: PAKi Logistics e-Voucher came in first place, followed by Arvato Supply Chain Solutions and RUD Ketten.
read more...Stable even at minus 70 degrees
Safe transportation of coronavirus vaccines on EPAL Euro pallets
Temperature-controlled Covid 19 vaccines are transported throughout Europe on quality-tested EPAL Euro pallets: The transportation and storage of Covid 19 vaccines is a challenge for any logistics company.
read more...Demand for ISPM 15-standardized EPAL pallets increases significantly
A few weeks after the end of the Brexit transition period, the demand for ISPM 15-standardized wooden pallets is increasing rapidly.
read more...IPP takes over plastic pallet pool from Zentek Pool System
Following the integration of Arpack's quarter pallet business in 2020, IPP GmbH is now continuing its expansion course and took over the plastic pallet pool of Zentek Pool Systems GmbH, including its customer base, on January 1.
read more...Can also be used outside the EU
EPAL pallets are "Ready for Brexit"
EPAL wooden pallets are treated in accordance with the ISPM 15 standard and can be used without restriction for the movement of goods outside the EU.
read more...IPP takes over Arpack's quarter pallet pool
IPP GmbH will take over the quarter pallet pool of the previously competing Berlin-based Arpack GmbH on October 1.
read more...Sven Kokemor becomes CFO at PAKi Logistics
Sven Kokemor has been appointed Chief Finance Officer (CFO) at PAKi. He brings with him 20 years of experience in controlling and financial accounting at companies in Germany and abroad.
read more...Sustainable hygiene during transportation and storage
It is not only in times of global epidemics that hygiene aspects and sustainability are increasingly coming to the fore. Gamma-Wopla and Smart-Flow will therefore be focusing on their sustainable hygiene packaging solutions at this year's interpack.
read more...Four questions for PAKi CEO Christian Agasse
Christian Agasse, CEO of PAKi Logistics, spoke to materialfluss about the introduction of the e-voucher.
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