Exhibition Masterclass

On a surprisingly hot summers day in July, 500 eager business attendees gathered at the NEC for this year’s FacetimeUK Exhibition Masterclass. Now in its third year the packed day served up fun, informative and inspirational presentations and speakers, not forgetting some fantastic catering. With sessions including Rob Brown Networking Coach, Rachel Elnaugh ex Dragon and Red Letter Days Founder, and all things tech savvy it was a real opportunity to learn and engage with success stories and suppliers on how to take your exhibiting to the next step. The opportunity to reflect on your previous achievements and how you can implement even small changes to move forwards is priceless and something that should be applied to all aspects of business.

Now how would your business look if you applied this to your day to day operations and took a moment to literally think outside of the cardboard box?  Everyone is so busy and powering on full steam ahead to get the task in hand complete and finish the job in front of them, but if you took a moment to stop, reflect and review your packaging, what would you learn? How could you streamline your supply chain packaging to reduce costs, minimise waste and increase efficiency?

Working with PPS can help you implement all the opportunities you might be missing out on and even get you ahead of your competitors in this market. With our knowledge we can review your current supply chain practise and analyse how to move it forward with ReturnableTransit Packaging. PPS have been managing supply chain packaging for nearly 15 years and will tailor a solution to your business. Whether that be pallet pooling, complete supply chain management, roll cage rental or washing of your own crates, PPS have a solution to fit with your business.

To take the opportunity and speak to the PPS team call 01283 821 502. 

Meet the Team - Paul Mountney

Name:
Paul Mountney

When did you join PPS?
A very snowy day early in January 2010

What is your role at PPS?
Project Manager

What was your first ever job?
Paper round

How do you take your tea?
Often & strong

What is your favourite food?
Cake

What are your hobbies?
Getting out & about, racquetball and being a “roady” for my wife who plays Alto & Tenor Sax plus Clarinet for two orchestras and a swing band.

PPS Exhibits at Foodex 2014!

PPS are pleased to be exhibiting again at Foodex 2014 between 24th and 26th March at the NEC in Birmingham on stand K349.

This will be the second time that PPS Midlands and East are there to promote the benefits of Returnable Transit Packaging through The Complete Package and additional services including rental, management, washing, purchasing and repairs.

PPS will aim to highlight the environmental and cost saving benefits of RTP.

With two state of the art wash facilities accredited to BRC standards in storage and distribution, PPS are already involved heavily in the food industry through manufacturers, suppliers and end users supporting sectors such as poultry, meat, fish and bakery.

Joanne Moss, Sales and Marketing Director has reported 'We exhibited at the last show in 2012 and found that it provided us with an excellent platform to display our RTP services to the food industry. We are looking forward to meeting new and current customers at this year show.'

Meet the Team - Kate Williamson

Kate Williamson - PPS MIDLANDS LTD

Kate Williamson - PPS East

Name:
Kate Williamson

When did you join PPS?
February 2011

What is your role at PPS?
Business Development at PPS East

What was your first ever job?
Saturday girl at The Body Shop!

How do you take your tea?
White, 1 sugar and preferably in a PPS mug!

What is your favourite food?
Hmmm… tough, but suppose I should say Fish!!

What are your hobbies?
Fishing (not really)... Most of my spare time is spent having lots of fun with my twin daughters.

Follow our blog to keep up to date with news about the returnable packaging  industry and to meet further members of the PPS Midlands Ltd team.

Meet The Team

DAVID PEGGIE - PPS MIDLANDS LTD

Name:
David Peggie

When did you join PPS?
As one of the original founders of PPS I started work on the concept in the late 1990s.  The actual company was formed in 2001 with our first contract commencing in 2002 – this customer is still a customer today

What is your role at PPS?Managing Director

What was your first ever job?
I started life as a chartered surveyor but soon realised that I was more interested in a business career.  To help in my change of career I did an MBA at Cranfield School of Management which was invaluable in my move from a profession to a business role.

How do you take your tea?
With milk and no sugar during the week and with a scone and raspberry jam at the weekends

What is your favourite food?
French and Italian

What are your hobbies?
Skiing (while the knees still function), walking, travel, theatre and reading

Follow our blog to keep up to date with news about the returnable packaging  industry and to meet further members of the PPS Midlands Ltd team.

All Change at PPS Returnable Packaging Specialists

We are experiencing exciting times at PPS with continued growth in all areas of our business.  In the last two weeks we have welcomed two new members to our growing team. 

Lucy Allsebrook has recently joined our sales department.  Our sales team provides customers with a large variety of returnable equipment including plastic pallets, crate hire, pallet boxes, trays and roll cages on a purchase basis.  They are on hand to advise customers on the best equipment for their business.  Lucy will also be involved as part of the sales team in the organisation of short term equipment rentals and ad hoc washes.

Our operations department has also expanded with Helen Adams joining the team as operations assistant.  She will be largely working on our full service customer accounts and using our online asset tracking system, Enable.  The management of equipment is of upmost importance when using returnable equipment and the Enable system prevents losses.  

Joanne Moss at PPS said ‘We are really excited to be welcoming Lucy and Helen to our growing team.  The use of returnable packaging has increased rapidly in the last few years with many users seeing the benefits of cost savings and a lower carbon foot print.  At PPS our customers have been pleased with the variety and quality of service that we provide.

We have been meeting the needs of our customers who already use RTP or wish to start by offering a selection of services including hygienic equipment washing, rental, pooling, management, sales and equipment repairs.   I am sure that Lucy and Helen will be valuable additions to our team as we continue to grow.’

Why use PPS Crate Hire

At PPS Crate Hire we know moving is stressful but we are here to help providing our customers with an efficient and reliable crate hire service.

There are loads of reasons to use PPS Crate Hire so we have listed just a few keys one’s for you:

1.    Product range – We have a large range of rental crates to meet your needs.  To complement the standard removal crates we also provide flat screen computer crates, server crates and metre long crates.  Packaging and handling equipment is also available.

2.    Flexible Service – We are here to meet your requirements.  We can deliver crates at short notice straight to your door.  Rental periods can be extended an extra crates hired if required.  Whatever you need just call our customer service team who will be pleased to help.

3.    Expert Advice – If you are unsure about how many crates you need just call our customer service team.  They will be happy to advise you on your individual requirements.  We can also recommend local removal firms if needed.

4.    Good Value – Our crate rental prices are very competitive.  The economical rental costs make perfect sense when planning a move.

5.    Great Service – From the moment you contact us with an enquiry right to end of your move and beyond you can be guaranteed of great service from everyone at PPS.  We pride ourselves in our service orientated approach.

Those are just 5 reasons to use PPS Crate Hire, hire crates from us and I’m sure you will find many more!

Returnable Plastic Packaging - How does it help your business

With Easter fast approaching and the new tax year, isn’t it about time that more business started to benefit from using Returnable Plastic Packaging (RTP) pooling services.

RTP not only helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint, if this is used with a pooling service provider, other efficiencies can add more benefits.

PPS Midlands provides a service that allows businesses to concentrate on what they do best, taking away the day to day headaches of managing RTP from there large customer base.

Our on line tracking and management system “ENABLE”, along with tailored service offers, means you have the flexibility to use our standard range of trays, crates, pallets to provide your customers with a level of service that is highly prized.

Make that change today! Contact PPS and see how we can help your business benefit from Returnable Plastic Packaging

Make Returnable Packaging your Business New Year Resolution

2013 could be the Year for many Businesses to
make the switch to Returnable Packaging 

What are your New year resolutions for 2013?

We are now into the third week of January and our News Year Resolutions are starting to be a distant memory.  Whatever our good intentions were at the start of the year be it lose weight, stop smoking or save money most of us have probably gone back to our old ways by now.

The New Year is not just a time for personal resolutions it is a time where businesses can look at their practices and look at ways that they can improve.   Popular improvements for 2013 will surely be to make cost savings and become more sustainable.  Switching to returnable packaging can help many companies achieve these goals and PPS will be able to help and support along the way.

Here are 5 reasons that our customers have switched to returnable packaging:

1.    Reduced packaging waste – The disposal of cardboard or polystyrene boxes creates costs including the disposal fee and the extra labour required.
2.    Reduced packaging costs – Annual packaging costs can be significantly reduced by switching to returnable packaging.  Packaging costs can be reduced to pence per trip by renting returnable equipment.
3.    Increased product protection – All forms of returnable packaging including plastic crates and bulk bins are strong and durable providing added protection for the important goods inside.
4.    Hygienic – Returnable packing can be washed at our BRC accredited wash plant to food industry standards.
5.    Improves environmental impact – Returnable packaging typically lasts at least 5 years and it can then be recycled at the end of its useful life.  This is far more environmentally friendly than single use cardboard boxes that need to be disposed of.

Moving from single use cardboard or polystyrene boxes makes sound financial and economic sense but the thought of changing your systems can seem daunting.  At PPS we are experienced in helping our customers make that move and we will ensure that it runs smoothly.

Pallet Boxes on offer from PPS

Collapsible Plastic Box Pallets

PPS offers a large range of services relating to returnable transit packaging including equipment pooling and rental, online asset tracking and contract washing. One of the most popular types of equipment is the plastic pallet box

The pallet box is a large robust container (1200x1000x790mm) with the option of solid or ventilated sides.  They are designed for distributing large loads of product including meat, fish and produce.  The size of the pallet box allows our customers to transport up to 670 litres of product making them a very efficient selection for your supply chain. This has resulted in Plastic pallet boxes becoming the equipment of choice for a variety of industries including meat processing. 

At PPS we have invested in our own pool of pallet boxes that are available to rent and pool. Our rental products including pallet boxes are available in large and small volumes for long or short term hire periods, this allows flexibility to meet both long term and seasonal demands, you have the returnable equipment only when you need it. Renting returnable equipment such as pallet boxes from PPS takes the hassle out of managing your supply chain allowing you to focus on your core business

Environmental impact is becoming more important to industry. Moving to returnable transit equipment such as pallet boxes from materials such as cardboard or polystyrene can not only save you money but reduce your carbon footprint. Renting is an ideal and cost effective way to change your packaging and reduce waste.

Equipment washing is a central part of the use of returnable packaging removing all forms of soiling created in everyday use. At PPS the equipment is hygienically washed and returned shrink-wrapped and ready for use.

 BRC Accredited Equipment Washing Facilities

All returnable equipment including plastic pallet boxes can be washed at both of our BRC accredited wash plants. 

Joanne moss from PPS said ‘Many of our customers have found pallet boxes to be the ideal equipment for their supply chain.  So as suppliers of returnable equipment we not only offer them on a rental basis but they are also available to buy from our largely stocked warehouse.  We have also found that in the right environment used transit equipment including used plastic pallet boxes can be a cost effective solution to your packaging and distribution needs’

Another service offered by PPS is a professional repair and refurbishment  department where we repair all types of returnable equipment including  pallet boxes, both collapsible, rigid and insulated.

For more information about how pallet boxes could improve your supply chain contact PPS


PPS Midlands Limited and PPS East Limited are returnable transit packaging specialists. If you are interested in reducing your costs, waste and environmental footprint, then you should contact us with regards to reusable equipment and pallet pooling, plastic crates, plastic pallet boxes, container rental and supply, product repairs and equipment washing.

Moving Offices Rental Service

office moves - rental crates, boxes, trays pallets

PPS are excited to launch our brand new office and commercial moves rental service to complement our existing returnable equipment solutions.

PPS currently specialises in services connected to returnable transit packaging, this mainly includes rental of plastic crates, boxes, trays, pallets or pallet boxes. At PPS we rent all types of returnable equipment and wash it at one of our BRC accredited wash plants.  We also offer asset management to allow our customers to take greater control of their pool.

Rental Crates, Boxes, Trays, Pallets, Pallet Boxes - PPS Equipment 

We have been providing returnable equipment services for over 10 years.  It is this experience that we intend to bring to our new office and commercial moves venture.

PPS have invested in an extensive pool of removal equipment including lidded tote boxes, computer crates, dollies and sack barrows.  All this removal equipment is available to hire for short or long term rentals. 

Removal equipment rentals can be arranged by either contacting our experienced sales team or filling in one of our simple online order forms.

All our equipment will arrive with you on the arranged date clean and ready to use. Our crates can be sealed for added security and labels can also be provided to ensure that your move runs smoothly. To make your move even easier we can provide sack trucks and dollies to transport the crates.  We understand that certain items need extra protection so we can provide specially designed computer crates as well as accessories to protect the contents.

At PPS we understand that moving location can be a hectic period for any business, our professional service will remove a lot of the pressure at this time by handling all your packaging material requirements.  We have storage boxes, crates and packaging accessories available to hire.

We appreciate that even with the best organisation moves don’t always go according to plan.  With this in mind rental periods can be extended and extra equipment can be hired.  Our sales team are always available to discuss any extra requirements.

Joanne Moss from PPS Midlands said ‘We are always looking at new ways to expand our business and office and commercial moves seemed like the perfect new venture.  We already rent out returnable equipment and we were getting enquiries from potential customers wishing to hire removal equipment including tote boxes for storage whilst they moved or refurbished their premises.  We hated having to turn down business due to lack of stock so the obvious next step was to invest in a pool of removal equipment.

We are really excited to now be offering this service and we are looking forward to helping customers with their moves and refurbishments.’


PPS Midlands Limited and PPS East Limited are returnable transit packaging specialists. If you are interested in reducing your costs, waste and environmental footprint, then you should contact us with regards to reusable equipment and pallet pooling, plastic crates, plastic pallet boxes, container rental and supply, product repairs and equipment washing.