CEVA Pallecon launches a new range of returnable Plastic Containers
28 July 2009 - 10:43 CET
Veggie Delight for Growers Looking for a Fresh Packaging Solution
MELBOURNE, Australia, 28 July 2009 - CEVA Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, has launched a new range of Returnable Plastic Containers (RPCs) through its materials handling arm in Australia - CEVA Pallecon. The RPCs have been designed to meet a rising demand by vegetable growers looking for an easy-to-fold, safe and efficient fresh food packaging solution.
Available on a flexible rental basis, the RPCs are fully compatible with Australian Standard pallets and are made from 100% recyclable food grade polymer. Smooth inner walls maximise product protection and pack efficiency and ensure that the product is properly ventilated and fresh at all points of its journey - from picking and packing through to delivery and return to the farm.
Howard Critchley, Managing Director, CEVA Australia, said: "The new RPCs are another example of how CEVA Pallecon is providing unique and innovative packaging solutions for the storage, distribution and handling of raw materials, ingredients and finished products. The new RPCs, which come in a variety of sizes, brand identity options and colours for closed loop operations, are ideal for a wide variety of fresh food products."
Andrew Closters, a baby leaf farmer from Baccus Marsh in Victoria, said: "The lightweight design combined with its fold-down ability provides many benefits. This includes a cross and column stacking capability, which has resulted in improved load stability when transporting products, and an empty return ratio capacity of 6:1. As a result, the RPC is helping me to achieve real time and cost savings for my business."
For more information contact:
David Cliffe
Marketing and Communications Manager
Telephone +613 9931 9959
Email david.cliffe@cevalogistics.com
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CEVA Logistics is a leading global supply chain management company. We provide end-to-end design, implementation and operational solutions in contract logistics and freight management to large and medium-sized national and multinational companies. CEVA employs circa 50,000 people and runs an extensive global network with facilities in over 100 countries. For the year ending 31 December 2008, the Group reported revenues of €6.3bn. For more information, please visit www.cevalogistics.com.
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