- Establishment of new state-of-the-art service centres in
Glasshoughton, West Yorkshire, and
in Coventry in the West Midlands.
- Infrastructure advances, integrating automation and
efficiency, underscore IFCO's commitment to service excellence for
growers and retailers.
MUNICH, April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IFCO, a global leader in
reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, is strengthening its
service centre network across the United
Kingdom (UK). This significant investment enhances customer
service, boosts operational efficiency through automation, and
supports sustainable practices in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
IFCO has established new state-of-the-art service centres in two
key locations that serve as central transportation hubs:
- A new service centre in Glasshoughton, West Yorkshire, opened in March 2024. The building spans an area of 14,190
square metres.
- A new service centre and IFCO operational headquarters in
Coventry in the West Midlands, opened in April 2024. The building spans an area of 30,270
square metres.
The energy-efficient service centres are equipped with
cutting-edge machinery featuring state-of-the-art wash lines,
centrifugal drying, and advanced automation technologies. IFCO's
proprietary SmartGuardian™ guarantees that all processes across the
automated system uphold stringent international sanitation
requirements. This ensures the highest standards of product quality
and safety.
IFCO CEO Michael Pooley comments
on the development, saying, "This strategic investment reflects our
long-term commitment to the UK market and our dedication to meeting
the evolving needs of our customers. It marks a significant
milestone in our company's expansion and ongoing efforts to
deliver innovative, sustainable packaging solutions and superior
customer service."
"Combined, our service centres in the UK have an extended
capacity of servicing over 400 million units per year. This enables
IFCO to meet the future growth needs of existing and future
customers. By upgrading and enlarging our facilities, we aim to
provide them with better service, higher quality, and increased
operational efficiency," explains Dirk Schaich, IFCO's Supply
Chain Director for Northern
Europe.
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About IFCO
IFCO is a leading global provider of
reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods, empowering customers
to participate in the circular economy in 50+ countries. IFCO
operates a pool of over 380 million Reusable Packaging Containers
(RPCs) globally, which are used for 2 billion shipments of fresh
fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, bread, and
other items from suppliers to grocery retailers every year.
IFCO RPCs ensure a better fresh food supply chain by protecting
freshness and quality and lowering costs, food waste and
environmental impact compared to single-use packaging. More:
www.ifco.com | Follow us on LinkedIn @IFCO SYSTEMS
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