On the move with our own crates

The end of July saw our PPS East branch pack up and move over the road to a new warehouse facility boasting over 70,000 sq. ft. of internal space. The move from the existing 20,000 sq. ft. unit will enable the group continued growth and service the ever increasing demand in Returnable Transit Packaging. You might think it would have been an easy job as we have only moved over the road, but moving an operational wash facility and office comes with its challenges.

 Our operations team have spent months on site with contractors refurbishing what was an unused warehouse space into an environment that could be used for hygienically washing plastic food and fish crates to a BRC standard. Contractors worked tirelessly including over weekends to ensure we experienced as little down time as possible, this can always be tricky when you are operating 24/7.

Being a provider of reusable plastic crates to the removals industry has great benefits when you are moving yourself. With PPS2 standard crates being used for personal desk items, PPS3 metre crates for filling system and C2 IT crates for computers and accessories, it’s safe to say the move went to plan.

We look forward to welcoming customers and suppliers to our open event on Wednesday 9^th September to raise a glass to our new chapter. 

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.