Dole To Increase Use Of iGPS Pallets
Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS Company LLC), has successfully completed it’s testing with Dole. The results were very good. Read more about this here.Â
RPCs ALSO FOUND TO RIDE WELL ON RFID/BAR CODE ENABLED iGPS PLASTIC PALLETS ORLANDO, Fla., June 6
ORLANDO, Fla., June 6 /PRNewswire/ — Intelligent Global Pooling Systems
(iGPS Company LLC), today announced that, Dole Fresh Vegetables has
successfully completed testing and will begin expanding use of iGPS pallets.
Dole has also successfully completed testing of iGPS plastic pallets in
combination with plastic RPCs. “The iGPS plastic pallets performed flawlessly
from the field all the way to the end user. The RPCs rode well with no
slippage or shifting of any kind,” said Robert Engle, vice president of supply
chain at Dole.
Dole has developed a system that ties the unique iGPS pallet ID with
Dole’s products UPC to aid in tracking the product movement throughout the
supply chain. “Our customers are very excited about the transition,” said Mr.
Engle.
Dole Fresh Vegetables is the latest company to use iGPS’ innovative, 100
percent recyclable plastic pallet. Located in Monterey, California, Dole Fresh
Vegetables joins Imperial Sugar, Pilgrims Pride and Martori Farms, among other
top-tier brands, which have switched from wood to plastic pallets.
“Using the iGPS plastic pallet is part of Dole’s commitment to continually
providing our customers with value-added supply chain solutions that enhance
our service offering,” said Robert Engle, vice president of supply chain at
Dole. “This pallet is a leap forward for the supply chain and, equally
important, is further evidence of our commitment to acting in an
environmentally responsible manner.”
In just two years, iGPS has revolutionized the way goods are being shipped
throughout the US supply chain. Its all-plastic RFID and bar code enabled
pallet meets all GMA requirements, weighs 30% less than typical multi-use wood
pallets, is UL 2335 certified fire-retardant and 100% recyclable.
“The addition of such a highly-respected brand as Dole Fresh Vegetables is
yet another validation of our superior value proposition. We are honored that
Dole Fresh Vegetables has put its trust in us,” said iGPS Chairman and CEO Bob
Moore.
About iGPS
iGPS is the world’s first company to provide manufacturers and retailers
with an all-plastic pallet pool with embedded RFID-tags. iGPS’s
state-of-the-art pallets are 30% lighter than wood, which saves on transport
costs, are easier to handle and eliminate protruding nails and splinters that
cause workplace injuries and damaged equipment. In addition, embedded RFID
tags enable shippers and receivers to track and trace shipments in real time.
Launched in March 2006, the company is led by pallet and supply chain veterans
with decades of experience. iGPS (www.igps.net) is headquartered in Orlando,
FL., with offices in Dallas, New York and Bentonville, Arkansas.
Pegasus Capital Advisors, a private equity fund manager with offices in
New York and Cos Cob, CT, retains a majority interest in iGPS. Founded in
1995, Pegasus provides capital to middle market companies across a wide range
of industries, with particular focus on businesses that make a meaningful
contribution to society by positively affecting the environment, contributing
to sustainability and enabling healthy living. www.pcalp.com