Pallet Choice to be offered in New Zealand

by Press Release on 2011-11-15

Following extensive research into the New Zealand market and numerous requests from its Australian and Asian customers, Loscam is in the final stages of planning its re-entry to the New Zealand market. The move into New Zealand represents the first new market entry since Hong Kong based infrastructure group, China Merchants acquired Loscam in July last year.
 
The unique Loscam AdvaNZ Pallet, a 4 way entry sustainable, locally sourced softwood pallet, will be the safest pallet on the market and will better enable handling and truck utilization with the 4 way entry. The pallet has also been designed with more accessible openings on the 1m face so there is no need to modify pallet jacks and other equipment, saving money upfront and ongoing maintenance costs. Loscam will also offer a wide range of plastic product solutions for the fresh food sectors.
 
Loscam’s operations will be underpinned by a depot and pallet repair centre in Auckland which will be supported by depots around New Zealand, providing coverage across both North and South islands. Loscam also plans to leverage its Australian and Asian operations to offer cross border pallet management services, with customers able to hire or dehire in New Zealand for import and export shipments.
 
Loscam New Zealand will be headed by Chris Sharples, who returns to New Zealand having been Loscam’s NSW State Manager for the past few years. Prior to joining Loscam in 2009, Chris spent more than 20 years working in the New Zealand logistics industry. He is extremely well supported by a dedicated team of local staff who are all focused on delivering customer solutions and providing the best advice and support in ensuring all pallets are well managed and losses are minimised.
 
Loscam has built its reputation throughout Asia and Australia on its “we care” service model, the quality of its products and reliability of supply and looks forward to bringing choice to the New Zealand market.

About Loscam
LOSCAM is a fast growing provider of Returnable Package Handling (RPH) solutions for use in Australia and Asian supply chains operating in 9 countries throughout Asia Pacific. Loscam is focused on delivering high quality, efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions, which has led to a position of leadership in the manufacturing and retail sectors. The business was established in the 1940s in Australia and the mid 1990s in Asia. Loscam’s focus is primarily on the hire of wooden pallets, and it has over 10million pallets on hire. Loscam is also continuing to expand its product and service offering into manufacturing and retail ready solutions.

About China Merchants Group
Founded in 1872, China Merchants was the first truly commercial Chinese Company. In 1950, it became the first wholly PRC invested company to be based in Hong Kong, and in 1979 the first to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. China Merchants is a diversified conglomerate with interests in Industrial Zones, transportation and infrastructure, shipping and port operations, finance, high-tech, manufacturing and trade, property, tourism and hotels. Total assets owned are US$6 billion and assets operated are US$14.5 billion.