ORLANDO, Fla., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent Global
Pooling Systems (iGPS Company, LLC) announced today that ConAgra
Foods, one of North America's
leading food makers, has begun shipping its products throughout
the United States on iGPS'
all-plastic pallets with embedded RFID tags, commencing
June 1. ConAgra Foods is the
maker of Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice,
Hebrew National, Hunt's, Marie
Callender's, Orville
Redenbacher's, PAM, Peter Pan, and Reddi-wip,
among others. Its brands are found in 96 percent of U.S.
households.
"It goes without saying that ConAgra is one of the world's
leading food producers and we are honored that the company has put
its trust in us," said Bob Moore,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of iGPS. "It will be a
great partnership as both companies share a commitment to quality,
efficiency and environmental responsibility."
Since its launch in 2006, iGPS has revolutionized the way goods
are being shipped throughout the North American supply chain.
Its 100 percent recyclable pallets are 30 percent lighter
than pallets made of wood and are vastly better for the
environment. iGPS plastic pallets are not susceptible to
insect infestation, require no chemical treatments and eliminate
the risks posed by protruding nails and splinters. They are
exceptionally durable and maintain their standardized 48" x 40"
dimensions throughout their life, making them ideal for automated
environments.
About iGPS
iGPS operates the world's first pallet rental service providing
shippers and receivers with all-plastic pallets with embedded RFID
tags. iGPS' state-of-the-art pallets are 30 percent lighter
than wood, which saves on transport costs and helps reduce green
house gases. Its pallets are also more hygienic, easier to
handle and, because they eliminate protruding nails and splinters,
reduce workplace injuries and damaged equipment. Embedded
RFID tags enable shippers and receivers to track and trace
shipments. And iGPS pallets are 100 percent recyclable.
Launched in March 2006, the
company has created nearly 2,000 new green jobs in the U.S. and is
led by pallet and supply chain veterans with decades of experience.
iGPS (www.igps.net) is headquartered in Orlando, FL and has offices in Dallas, TX and Bentonville, AR.
About ConAgra Foods
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) is one of North America's leading food companies, with
brands in 96 percent of America's households. Consumers find
Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew
National, Hunt's, Marie Callender's,
Orville Redenbacher's, PAM, Peter
Pan, Reddi-wip and many ConAgra Foods brands in grocery,
convenience, mass merchandise and club stores. ConAgra Foods also
has a strong business-to-business presence, supplying frozen potato
and sweet potato products as well as other vegetable, spice and
grain products to a variety of well-known restaurants, foodservice
operators and commercial customers. For more information,
please visit us at www.conagrafoods.com.
SOURCE Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS)