In the food industry, the secure transportation of food is essential. Any damage to food during its journey from A to B will make it unacceptable for sale, making the need to have reliable transportation devices a must. That is where we at PPS Equipment can come in with our crate hire service which can see any food arriving at its destination in a secure, reliable and hardwearing unit that can be used over and over again.

The traditional cardboard boxes can only be used once or twice before they become too damaged to safely carry any form of food, however with plastic crates you will see an increased a number of benefits including advanced usage.

The change from cardboard to plastic is well underway in the food industry and we can make sure that you don’t miss out on it. Through hiring your crates from us at PPS Equipment, you will immediately see the cost effective benefits from amount of use that you will get out of them. Handled the right way, your plastic crates can last for a prolonged period of time and maintain a high standard of food transportation on every journey.

Furthermore, to ensure that you are able to use your crates on a number of occasions, you need to make sure that you retrieve them from the end user. Alongside our service for crate hire, we can also manage your crates which will see us keeping track of the location of your crates and arranging for them to be collected once the food has reached its final destination.

For reusable crate hire to safely and securely transport food for your business, we at PPS Equipment are on hand to help. With the option to also have your crates thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis, you can take every step to ensure that you get the most out of your crates.

Within many industries which require the transportation of goods, the packaging used to contain the products is commonly made from cardboard. As an inexpensive material which can be quickly and easily obtained, it’s no surprise that businesses choose to use cardboard boxes within transit. However, with the continual need to replace them due their temporary nature, the implementation is becoming increasingly ineffective for both the environment and the business using them. Here at PPS, we provide an excellent alternative with plastic crate hire, which provides a modern day solution to an old age transportation issue.

So why use plastic crates over cardboard? Firstly, let’s consider the environmental implications of using each. Due to the material, cardboard boxes are not designed for repeated use, but more for a single or few uses. This means that they will need frequent replacement, creating a demand for more materials which will invariably have a negative impact upon the environment. Instead, plastic crates present a consistent means of transporting goods, as they can be used time and time again, leaving the environment untouched.

The next aspect to deliberate is the reliability which the crates or boxes provide. Cardboard will quickly deteriorate, and if it is subjected to any moisture, the structure will quickly lose all strength and fall apart. On the other hand, plastic crates are able to tolerate all weather conditions, remaining sturdy and reliable at all times, making them an extremely reliable container. They will also remain resilient to pressure, providing a safe and secure haven for all contents within.

As we’ve established, re-usable plastic crates offer a durable and sustainable method of transportation for all goods. However, this still does not address the fact that cardboard is much cheaper than plastic. This is where we at PPS can help.Through offering a hire service, you’ll be able to hire the crates only when you need them, and re-use them until you no longer need their assistance. This provides a valuable and highly beneficial service to all companies looking for a cost-effective means of durable containers. Contact us today, to take advantage of our excellent plastic crate hire service.

Recycling plays as integral part in sustaining the world and environment which we live in, and the more we are able to re-use goods, the better. Here at PPS we are an eco-conscious company, dedicated to encouraging the recycling of goods, products and materials wherever possible. We are able to provide essential Returnable Transit Equipment (RTE) and services to all customers requiring such apparatus, enabling people everywhere to not only contribute to a greener environment, but also receive a cost-effective method of transporting their goods. Through recycling plastic pallets, trays, crates and roll cages, you’ll be able to enjoy a range of benefits for your business.

Many industries require large quantities of goods to be transported all across the country. Both storing and transporting these products can be a mammoth task, and without the proper equipment to aid within the process, the procedure can be highly time-consuming.

Pallets are an excellent method of storing and lifting goods, significantly easing the transportation process for all involved. The nature of plastic pallets makes them ideal within the food industry, as they can be easily washed and sterilised, to create the most hygienic conditions.

The pallets which we provide come in a variety of sizes, to suit the nature of your business. They are available in standard sizes of 1200 x 1000mm, or 1200 x 800mm. If you require any other dimensions, we are able to supply these on request.

As the plastic pallet service which we offer is available on a rental basis, you’ll be able to gain the advantages of being able to have access to appropriate equipment when you need it, without having to pay more for purchasing such apparatus. This enables us to effectively recycle the pallets, supplying them to a range of companies when required, and eliminating the need for businesses to buy and discard the pallets once they have been used and finished with.

If you would like to know more about our recyclable plastic pallets service, feel free to get in touch with us today through our online contact form.

For small businesses, logistics companies and large business owners everywhere, the transportation of food has previously involved the use of copious volumes of cardboard boxes. Whilst this may have seemed the cheapest and most effective transit solution at the time, the increasing need for eco-friendly and recyclable equipment has highlighted the necessity for more sustainable options. Here at PPS, we have devised an environmentally friendly and cost-effective means to the transportation of food, in the form of crate hire.

Although a suitable solution for some time, cardboard boxes hold the disadvantages of being susceptible to damage in poor weather conditions, such as the rain. This makes attempting to carry any food products to your vehicles, a rushed and fragile procedure. The exposure to water will inevitable weaken the boxes, putting your contained products at risk.

Alternatively, plastic crates have the benefits of remaining resilient to all weather conditions, providing ultimate strength and efficiency. Unlike cardboard, they won’t face the risk of being crushed, consequently damaging your stored products, and will remain strong at all times, no matter how many times they are used.

A common problem within the transportation of food, is the risk of the products being squashed. This will have potentially detrimental effects on the business or individual, as when a large amount of products are damaged or ruined, it will inevitably lead to frustrating losses, which could have been easily avoided through use of more appropriate equipment.

Here at PPS, we are able to provide returnable crate hire services on a short, medium or long term basis, depending on your specific requirements. This will not only allow you to receive excellent equipment, which will maximise the productivity and safety of your food products, but also make valuable savings compared to other alternative transport choices.

Offering an affordable, intelligent and sustainable choice, our crate hire services allow for the most effective method of food transportation possible. For more information on any of our services, fill in our online contact form and one of our professional team will promptly get back to you.

The fishing industry is one of the largest in the country with fishermen applying their skills from the highlands of Scotland right down to the recognised fishing town of Grimsby and beyond. Therefore it is important that they have reliable storage and transportation equipment to hold their catch and make sure it gets to its final destination in the best possible condition. Through our crate rental service here at PPS Equipment, we have a fantastic selection of quality, durable plastic crates that are ideal for the job.

We are well aware that space is often limited, whether it be on a fishing vessel or on the back of a lorry during transportation, so many of our crates available to hire can be nested. This ensures that the space they take up is kept to a minimum so that you are able to store and transport more crates without the need for extra space.

Our range of crates vary in size and shape so you can choose the ideal selection to suit your needs. If you are going after the big catch and are looking to pull in a big haul, you can increase the number of crates you wish to hire so you have adequate storage space to hold the fish you catch.

We at PPS Equipment guarantee that our crates will keep whatever they are holding in the best possible condition throughout the transportation process. They are all extremely durable and require little or no maintenance throughout their long life span.

If you are working within the fishing industry and are searching for a reliable, hardwearing storage method for the transportation of your stock from A to B, then our crate rental service here at PPS Equipment is the perfect solution. Able to withstand heavy usage in some of the toughest environments our plastic crates can carry out any number of jobs and will always do so to the highest of standards.

The number of pallet boxes, plastic crates and trays that are littered across the country because businesses do not have a functional system of transportation, collection and distribution is having a detrimental impact upon the environment. Here at PPS Equipment, we are proud of our comprehensive service when it comes to your crate rental which includes a full transportation and collection service once you have finished with the products.

We use our nationwide selection of transport partners to make sure that none of our pallet boxes are lost in transit. We can collect your crates, pallets and trays from your customers in any area of the country and return them back to you if needed for re-use.

Our state of the art web tracking system also allows you to monitor the progress of your equipment during the transportation process so you can have the peace of mind that whatever is in transit you can keep an eye on it all times. Our expertise in this field means we can lower the risks of equipment losses whilst ensuring we can locate every piece of kit that later needs to be collected.
A further aspect of our transportation and distribution service we at PPS Equipment can offer to you is that of crate, tray and pallet box washing. We wash all of our own equipment no matter what condition it is returned to us in and have specified our machine to the highest of cleansing standards to ensure the best results for you.

So, if you have had enough of having to pay out for replacement pallet boxes and crates, our rental service with its highly efficient transportation and distribution aspects can provide the solution for you. For any further information on what PPS Equipment could offer to you and your business feel free to get in touch via our online enquiry form.

With the presence of global warming looming over our world, the nation is becoming increasingly eco conscious. In an attempt to both reduce waste, and lower the amount of gases emitted in disposal of unused goods, recycling is becoming a progressively more prominent feature in our society. In accordance with this, we at PPS have presented a rental service for our products, including the hire of returnable plastic crates, in a bid to stop unnecessary harm being caused to our environment.

Hiring is an excellent way to receive the correct goods required for your purpose or project. It presents an opportunity to use high quality products, without the costly price tag often associated with purchasing such equipment. Ideal for short term use, rental from PPS gives you the freedom to acquire the most suitable equipment, without having to worry about anything going to waste once you’ve finished.

Plastic crates are ideal for a number of uses, including storage and transport. Available in a range of sizes, they allow for easy and convenient containment of small or loose goods. Due to the plastic surface, the crates will remain resilient throughout all weather conditions, meaning they can be left outside if necessary, without the risk of damage or deterioration.

As plastic crates come in different sizes they act as an extremely versatile product, perfect for when you’re on the road, or moving goods between sites.

As an environmentally friendly and economical method, our rental services prove highly beneficial for all people or businesses looking for transit equipment. Always on the lookout for well-kept equipment, our stock is constantly changing and replenishing, providing you with a diverse and suitable range of plastic crates and transit products. With goods available to both hire and purchase, we at PPS can provide efficient equipment, with the greatest potential for maximum productivity.

The need for re-usable and recyclable food packaging and distribution has come to light in recent years with the protection of the environment brought to the forefront of peoples thinking. Food packaging has reduced considerably and now the transportation methods are beginning to follow suit. Old techniques of using cardboard crates as transportation methods are now being replaced by plastic with most businesses choosing to rent in order to reduce their carbon footprint. We at PPS Equipment pride ourselves in delivering a first class service in crate rental to the market.

The advantages of renting your plastic crates from us at PPS are in abundance as the more durable, reliant plastic will deliver a far better service than cardboard ever could. Through renting you are ensuring that the crates are reused on a regular basis therefore stemming the flow of production and ensure you play your part in reducing the carbon footprint.

We will ensure that the crates are collected from your point of destination before they are returned to our site for inspection and cleaning so they can be used in the same process all over again. Crate rental is a great way to ensure that you do not overspend on crate purchase, therefore reducing the number of crates that get lost in transportation costing your business more money.

The awareness in the environment has increased the number of customers who use us for their crate rental on either long or short terms contracts as we guarantee to supply a system that is suitable to your needs.

So, if you want to reduce your carbon footprint by renting your environmentally friendly plastic crates via our crate rental service at PPS equipment then we are the service for you. Please feel free to get in touch with us for any more information through our online contact form.

Many businesses in the UK require their goods to be transported across the country to distributors and retailers. To ensure that they are transported safely, efficiently and so as not to compromise their quality, it is essential that business owners invest in Returnable Transit Equipment (RTE). At PPS Equipment we offer a number of solutions on a rental basis to businesses from a selection of sectors, these include timber and plastic crates, pallets and roll cages.

We have found that our plastic crates have become one of our most popular options, due to the many benefits that they offer to businesses. Advantages include, improved hygiene, durability, they are space saving and they can be used again and again.

Hygiene – Those in the food, drink and catering industries require a storage solution that can be cleaned easily if any spillages occur. In these instances timber crates simply aren’t suitable as they will be unsuitable for future use. Our plastic crates can be cleaned extremely easily and we even provide a wash service, to ensure that our clients’ crates are kept clean and hygienic at all times.

Durability – Our plastic crates have been designed to be incredibly strong and hard wearing, to prevent damage to products whilst they are in transit. We believe that they are the correct choice economically, as business owners are unlikely to have to purchase new crates regularly.

Space Saving – We now offer a range of collapsible plastic pallets. This means that less space is required to transport items, which could save business owners money off of fuel and resource, whilst helping to safeguard the environment.

Details about our plastic crates and the rental options that are available can be found by visiting our website. A member of our team would be happy to discuss your business and provide a quotation. Contact details can be found on our website.

Midlands based specialist company, PPS Equipment Management Ltd has just commissioned a survey to measure the carbon footprint of their plastic pallets operations.

For years, PPS has been managing a considerable fleet of plastic pallets on behalf of its customers – these are largely in the food industry where the use of plastic pallets has been steadily growing over the past number of years.

However by far the largest percentage of pallets used today is timber. However, PPS in their efforts to promote plastic pallets has initiated a programme showing the favourable carbon footprint of plastic pallets, particularly in the food sector.

This survey, due for completion in June this year will show the positive uses of plastic pallets and that versus timber, plastic pallets show a better overall carbon footprint. The primary reason is that plastic pallets are expected to have a considerably longer life cycle than those made of wood. Plastic pallets in a typical pooling system, as operated by PPS may have an active life of up to 10 years or even more.

PPS does recycle its plastic pallets and is continually refreshing its pool of plastic pallets and other returnable transit equipment.

The carbon footprint report for plastic pallets will also include a report on returnable plastic food crates.