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What does CHEP pallets stand for?
the Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool
CHEP, originally the Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool, was formed after World War 2 by the Australian government to manage millions of pallets as well as forklifts left behind by the U.S. military. In 1958 CHEP was sold to Brambles.
Is selling blue pallets illegal?
Can I resell blue pallets? CHEP pallets always remain the property of CHEP. Any sale, trade or secondary usage of CHEP pallets is strictly prohibited.
Why is there a shortage of CHEP pallets?
But CHEP Australia and Loscam, the two major operators of the country’s shared “pallet pool”, say the shortage is caused by their customers amassing a backlog of trays, as they stockpile goods in warehouses to guard against future COVID-19 supply chain disruptions.
Who do blue pallets belong to?
Blue pallets are legally owned the CHEP company and should be returned directly to them either through the company they were obtained from or to CHEP directly. For a free collection, telephone or e-mail them on 0800 515 320 or [email protected] or visit their website for further details at www.chep.com.
How many CHEP pallets are in circulation?
CHEP’s global scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America, and operations in approximately 60 countries with about 330 million platforms in circulation. Please call us at 800-243-7872 so we can assist you.
What are CHEP pallets made of?
CHEP pallets are made from 100% reusable or recycled materials. Our quality timber is sourced from a controlled selection of different wood types, primarily kiln-dried Southern Yellow Pine.
Are blue pallets OK to use?
should avoid pallets which are painted (the blue, red and brown ones are usually collected and reused by the pallet company which supplies them). You should also avoid any pallets with a MB stamp. This stands for Methyl Bromide which is a harmful chemical used to prevent wood eating insects consuming the pallets.
How much is a CHEP pallet per day?
The jury was told the black market trade for wooden Chep pallets existed because the pallets can never be purchased, only hired at a rate of seven cents per pallet per day. If a pallet is lost, the compensation rate is $26.50 per pallet, plus GST.
Are CHEP pallets certified?
Every CHEP pallet is independently verified to last up to ten times longer than other pallets. The result for customers is high quality pallets which require less manual labour for repalletization and return handling.
Are blue CHEP pallets safe?
What is the CHEP pallecon iconic product code?
Suitable for the transportation of dry and liquid products, the iCONIC features four-way pallet access and a sloped pallet base to allow for maximum product decant with minimal residual waste. The CHEP Pallecon iCONIC product code is 4440. Large drop doors, easy-access valve operation and sloped pallet base for efficient fill, decant and handling
What is the CHEP pallecon combopro?
The CHEP Pallecon ComboPro is a more durable and cost-effective way to ship your bulk meat products. With a low tare weight and nestable design, this reusable container offers a greener and more reliable solution than traditional corrugated options.
How are food companies using Chep’s solutions to improve their supply chains?
A food company with iconic consumer brands sold across retailers worldwide leveraged CHEP’s supply chain experience and data-driven solutions for an end-to-end value chain assessment. Of the 40 opportunities identified, the top 10 solutions saved General Mills more than $3 million and drove sustainability improvements.
What ingredients can I use the CHEP pallecon advantage™ for?
The CHEP Pallecon Advantage™ is suitable for liquid ingredients such as chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, liquid sugars, honey, AMF, edible oils, fruit preparations, malt, purees, cream, butters, yeast and juices