Lucy talks soiled crates and seasonal demands.

Each week we help a variety of customers when it comes to washing their crates during busy seasonal periods, prime at the moment is fresh produce. Food producers have spent so much time nurturing their goods, and putting it into dirty containers could lead to contamination and spoiling.

Fresh produce crates often arrive in various states of soiling with anything from dried tomato seeds, blood, dirt and fats. The boxes are then washed to high food industry standards, did you know we are approved by the BRC in storage and distribution? To ensure both parties are happy with the equipment washing we will run a small trial on the crates, we’re sure you’ll be impressed!

Minimal downtime is also key to ensure you have the equipment back on site to use, maximising your production. Operating a 24/7 warehouse we are able to schedule your washing and work closely with you to cause little disruption to your supply chain.

  

With the facilities we have in place we can offer washing on a variety of products from bale arm crates, bread trays, confectionery trays, tote boxes and collapsible crates, and with label removal and drying on offer it’s all catered for.

Year after year we see more companies building greener supply chains and food manufacturers love returnable packaging because it keeps food fresh and it can be reused. PPS provides the quality services your RTP needs to keep it in tip top condition. To arrange your wash trial you can contact me on 01283 821 502. 

Colour Obstacle Rush

PPS Marchington is located minutes away from the town of Uttoxeter which provides ideal transport links to major motorway connections for us to despatch returnable packaging thoughout the UK. Saturday 4^th July saw the idyllic area host an event that is taking the world by storm. The Colour Obstacle Rush was originally founded in Finland in 2014 and has toured Finland, Germany, UK and USA in 2015, pit stopping at Uttoxeter Race Course. Combining a powdered colour run and obstacles sounded like a great afternoon out for the sales team at PPS. 

With our clean white colour rush t-shirts and sunglasses on, all that stood in front of us was a distance of 5k, 10 inflatable obstacles and 9 colour stations. With the sun shining we were soon through the foam pit, over the hurdles and climbing the finishing tower before sliding into one final pool of paint powder.

It was a great to support the local areas activities, and having showered and cleaned out all the paint from our hair we are back in the office for a new week of washing, repairing, renting and selling.

If you are looking to build a greener supply chain, contact the PPS office on 01283 821 502.

Still using single trip packaging?

During our most recent exhibition at Meatup, one concerning fact became apparent. Whilst I stood watching the goings on of the show I couldn’t help but  notice the vast amount of polystyrene boxes transporting meat in and out of the competition area. After thinking that companies are moving away from single trip packaging and being more conscious of the environment, we were surprised that there is still a vast amount of polystyrene being used in industries.

photo by hakanforss.worldpress.com

Single trip packaging is not only a costly option to supply your products to your customers, it is also                                                      having a huge impact on the environment.

Making the change to returnable packaging can benefit your business and also your pocket, 95% of PPS customers said it was very simple and experienced savings. Alongside the cost savings experienced by switching to RTP there is the added impact of creating a greener supply chain.

At PPS we offer a wide range of products to suit your business needs with various bale arm crates, plastic crates, boxes and plastic pallets to suit your supply chain needs.

Please call 01283 821502 to find out how we can help your packaging needs.

Hannah Swinson- Sales Advisor

A helping hand with a crate donation

At PPS we stock both new and used returnable packaging whether it be plastic or metal equipment. Our product range allows us to offer customers the most suitable products for their application. As part of our crate hire rental our North West depot is located at Britannia Anchor Removals who do a lot of charity work for their local area. When we were contacted by Emmaus in Salford for storage options on recommendation by Britannia Anchor we knew it was something we could help with.

Emmaus Salford are a small charity founded in 2007. In 2009 they opened their first shop on Seaford Road in Salford selling recycled and refurbished furniture and household items. With the shop now growing and the charity receiving donations the storage they had in place meant items were becoming damaged in cardboard boxes that were getting crushed. In order to maximise the space when not in use it was important that we could offer them a crate that not only stacks but nests when empty. The items they were looking to organise were household bric-a-brac for which we had the ideal crate. The used 60 litre, 600x400x330mm stack/ nesting plastic crate would be suitable to hold a number of items and prevent the contents becoming damaged. We are thrilled to report that since collecting, Emmaus Salford have manage to rearrange their storage area and the reusable plastic crates are a perfect box.

To discuss what crates would work best in your storage area contact our office on 01283 821 502.