CHEP re-usable Retail Beverage Tray

CHEP Australia has launched its re-usable Retail Beverage Tray, which has been designed to hold all variants of soft drink bottles, including 1.25, 1.5, 2 and 2.25 L.

The tray complements the Multi-Purpose Beverage Tray, which carries 1.25 L soft drink and 2.0 L juice bottles, in CHEP’s re-usable retail-ready category.

Like the existing tray, the modular Retail Beverage Tray is compatible with the plastic Display Pallet (two per layer) and the standard Australian timber pallet (six per layer). The tray is non slip on the company’s Display Pallets.

When used together, the trays and Display Pallet become a one-touch solution that can be packed on line by a manufacturer, shipped through the supply chain and wheeled onto the retail floor.

Made of injection-moulded, food-grade polypropylene, the tray weighs 1.45 kg and is fully recyclable. Moulded-in strap guides provide stability of load to pallet.

The tray measures 580 x 388 x 95 mm, with a nested height per tray of 55 mm. Designed for the Australian market, the tray covers 95% of the closure (cap) dimensions in Australia. As it is nestable, it provides return logistics efficiencies.

CHEP says the tray can increase transportation efficiency for bottled beverages by 20%. It minimises product damage through the supply chain, and its neutral silver colour allows for branding.