CHEP New Zealand will celebrate 40 years of local supply chain support in June 2014, a milestone for the company that was the first to bring equipment pooling to New Zealand in 1974.
“Prior to entering the New Zealand market, local businesses had to buy their own pallets. Our first benefit for these businesses proved to be significant cost savings,” says CHEP NZ country manager Mike O’Brien.
“Our most recent products are testament to our commitment to providing solutions for greater efficiency and value.”
These products, including the Lift Lock Reusable Produce Crate (RPC) and the Half Display Pallet, have been well received by the New Zealand market according to O’Brien.
Sustainability and partnerships are key priorities for CHEP says O’Brien.
“We achieved a 96% timber recycling rate and a 59% reduction in waste to landfill in 2013, and we aim to improve on these results in 2014,” he says
“Initiatives such as joint customer supply chain improvement plans with our partners will also help us work in a more sustainable fashion.”
