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The plastic processing company Paul Craemer GmbH is celebrating the 50th birthday of the Craemer plastic pallet. In 1967, Craemer received the patent for the world’s first one-piece injection moulded plastic pallet. Today, 50 years on, the German company – headquarters of the Craemer Group and specialist for Metal Forming, Plastics Processing and Tool Making – is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality plastic load carriers.

With over 250,000 plastic pallets rolled out across 35 logistics centres that supply the brand’s stores, Intermarché has left the rented pallet behind in favour of setting up their own plastic pallet pool - a first in France for a mass-market retailing brand.

Load carrier management is an essential part of any efficient supply chain. In the early 90s, a specific type of hygienic plastic pallet became the standard load carrier for the entire European meat industry as well as many supplier industries. The plastic pallets run in an open pool and are exchangeable throughout the industry, which has greatly improved handling processes.

Craemer plastic pallets are now quality-tested by the established US material handling testing facilities at Virginia Tech. Two different plastic pallet types were selected from the enterprise’s product portfolio for intensive FasTrack testing. This established testing protocol simulates daily unit-load material handling practices. The results unambiguously demonstrate Craemer pallet quality, durability, and cost effectiveness.

Visit us at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2015 (28 - 30 September) and see how you could save with Craemer. Alexander Korell looks forward to a personal conversation at booth S-6752.

The Paul Craemer GmbH, German headquarters of the Craemer Group and specialist in metal forming, tool making and plastics processing, has recently effected the one hundred percent takeover of the German metal processing company SKA in Attendorn.

Pallets are part of every aspect of modern logistics, from materials handling and intralogistics to the worldwide transportation of goods. Reason enough to aim for the perfect pallet. Finding the right pallet that fits your business needs and guarantees smooth processes and a fast return on investment is a complex task.

The Craemer Group, a leading manufacturer of high-quality plastic pallets is set to strengthen its U.S. activities by showcasing its innovative and extensive product portfolio in the RPA Pavilion at Pack Expo Chicago 2014 for the first time (booth 6857).