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Water Recycling
IFCO’s new water recycling equipment reduces our usage by up to 75% - a significant contribution in our efforts in reducing environmental impact.
Fred Heptinstall – President and General Manager of IFCO’s RPC Management Services, Tampa, Florida, USA
Quality
In comparison to corrugated cartons, the integrated cold chain is managed better with Reusable Plastic Containers.
Frank Ratto – Vice President for Marketing, Ratto Bros., Modesto, California, USA
Motivating Employees
IFCO’s employees have committed themselves to the ideals of the WORLDWIDE RESPONSIBILITY initiative by supporting non-profit organizations such as the Food Banks.
Armin Eireiner – Human Resources Director of IFCO Europe, Pullach, Germany
Global Market Leadership
IFCO’s vision is to achieve, maintain, and drive global market leadership and profitability in all of our businesses.
Dr. Michael W. Nimtsch – Chief Financial Officer of IFCO
Energy Saving
With our innovative RPC drying technology we achieve an excellent result, using significantly less power: up to 90% energy savings versus ordinary systems.
Stefan Geiger – Vice Country Manager IFCO Switzerland, Villmergen, Switzerland
Food Banks
Three refrigerated delivery vans and over 9,000 environmentally friendly RPCs for transporting food to the needy – the Berliner Tafel thanks IFCO for their support!
Sabine Werth – Chairperson of Berliner Tafel e.V., Berlin, Germany
Innovation
With our product innovations we offer environmentally friendly RPCs for maximum freshness across the entire supply chain - even for the most delicate goods.
Michael Meierhöfer – Vice President and Managing Director of IFCO for Germany, Austria and East Europe
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Returnable Crate Systems

IFCO's returnable crate system offers retailers and dealers an attractive, cost-efficient alternative to one-way wood crates.

A steel crate is essentially a commodity; any steel or shipping company can manufacture and sell it. But a returnable program requires a closed-loop system where the crate is picked-up and returned to the manufacturer after the retailer has unpacked it. Only IFCO offers a complete 360 degree-system. Our expertise in reverse logistics gets each crate back to your vendors faster than anyone else.

IFCO Best-in-Class Returnable Crate
Our all-steel or hybrid (combining a robust, reusable steel frame and expendable wood supports) crates significantly reduce moisture retention, waste and warranty claims. The crate is safely and easily assembled and disassembled reducing line labor cost and workman’s comp claims. They also fold down to a neat interlocked stack in a 7:1 ratio, minimizing storage and labor costs at your locations.

IFCO Regional Distribution Centers
Our fleet of more than 4,500 trucks retrieves crates from your stores and/or distribution centers throughout North America. The crates are then delivered to one of our 150+ distribution centers coast to coast. Here they're sorted, stacked and stored until a full load is accumulated. Each pool is then returned to your designated IFCO warehouse in the most expedient, efficient and cost effective way.

IFCO Local Warehouses
Upon arrival at the IFCO warehouse, each crate is sorted and inspected for damage. If a crate is damaged beyond repair, IFCO can either manufacture OR order replacement crates as needed (our design or yours). The fresh stock of cleaned and stacked crates is then ready to be delivered back to your vendor’s manufacturing line according to your production schedules.

IFCO Track & Trace System
Our internet-accessible systems track and trace the crates to minimize capital and maximize turns per crate to meet the existing and future needs of your supply chain. We can customize the system in look and feel to meet your specific needs.

Contact us today to find out how IFCO's  returnable crate systems can work for you.

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