What CHEP does

CHEP operates the world's largest share, repair, and reuse network of pooled pallets and containers, founded in 1945 and headquartered in Weybridge, United Kingdom, with primary North American operations in Alpharetta, Georgia. The wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia-listed Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) runs a circular-economy platform in which CHEP retains asset ownership and rents standardized pallets, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), reusable plastic crates (RPCs), and automotive returnable containers to manufacturers and retailers across 60 countries and more than 300,000 customer sites. Its product portfolio spans the Pooled Wood Block Pallet and Pooled Wood Half Pallet (GMA-standard sizes), an IBC family (M3, Pallecon Ultra, Pallecon Maxicon, Haztainer 1000L, Pallecon Fruitflow), automotive solutions (Folding Large Containers, Hand Held Totes, IcoQube, Intercontinental Containers), and specialty pallets/crates (Lift Lock RPC, Black Foldable RPC, GC RPC, Yellow Pallet, NZ Red Pallet), supported by the myCHEP digital portal for ordering, inventory tracking, and delivery monitoring.

The technology stack combines physical-asset pooling with two proprietary digital layers: an IoT-enabled pallet tracking system launched in January 2024 for real-time asset visibility, and the PALLETAI 2D camera-based pallet inspection system (capable of processing up to 800 pallets per hour) that replaces legacy 3D laser inspection and is protected by U.S. Patents 8918976, 8881360, and 77655668. The myCHEP portal, ISTA-certified Innovation Center, and an NSF GOALI-funded R&D partnership with Michigan State University and Whirlpool (2025-2028) extend the platform toward reusable packaging and appliance-logistics use cases.

CHEP makes money on a quote-based, multi-year subscription rental model: customers pay hire fees for pallet and container usage while CHEP retains ownership, performs collection, inspection, repair, and redistribution across its service-center network. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales via dedicated account managers and the myCHEP portal, targeting blue-chip F&B/CPG (Coca-Cola, P&G, Unilever, Kellogg's, General Mills, Tyson, Conagra, Danone, Dole, Nestlé Waters), automotive/industrial OEMs, and bulk-packaging buyers. Sustainability differentiation — codified in the Zero Waste World collaborative program — is positioned as both a retention mechanism and an enterprise procurement criterion.

Name

CHEP

Legal name

CHEP International, Inc.

Website

https://chep.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

CHEP operates the world's largest share-and-reuse pooling network of pallets, IBCs, automotive containers, and reusable plastic crates, serving more than 300,000 customers across 60 countries via multi-year subscription rentals managed under parent Brambles Limited.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pallet Pooling & Supply Chain Logistics Services

akta.pro primary industry

Pallets, Bins, Totes & Returnable Transport Packaging (RTP) (IMAHABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Returnable/Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP) & Totes (Reusable Containers, Trays, Bins) (IMALAFAH)

Keywords

• Pallet pooling services
• Supply chain logistics
• Returnable packaging
• Intermediate bulk containers
• Circular economy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Weybridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pallet and Container Pooling/Rental: CHEP operates a share and reuse model where pallets and containers are provided to customers on a hire/rental basis. Customers pay a fee for pallet usage, and CHEP manages administration, collection, repair and redistribution through its service center network. This creates recurring revenue from the same assets being shared across multiple supply chains.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CHEP operates the world's largest share, repair and reuse network of connected pallets and containers. Through a circular pool-and-rental model, the company rents standardized wooden pallets, plastic pallets, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), reusable plastic crates (RPCs), and automotive returnable containers to manufacturers and retailers across 60 countries. CHEP manages the full asset lifecycle including delivery, collection, inspection, repair, and redistribution through its service center network, supported by the myCHEP digital portal and IoT-enabled tracking capabilities.

Product overview

CHEP operates the world's largest share, repair and reuse network of connected pallets and containers, offering a circular pallet pooling business model. The product portfolio centers on three main categories: (1) Pallets including Pooled Wood Block Pallets, Pooled Wood Half Pallets, Standard Size Pallets, Plastic Pallets, and specialty pallets like Yellow and Red NZ pallets; (2) Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) including M3, Pallecon Ultra, Pallecon Maxicon, Haztainer, and Pallecon Fruitflow systems for liquid and dry ingredient transport; and (3) Automotive Containers including Folding Large Containers (FLC), Hand Held Totes, IcoQube containers, and Intercontinental Containers. Supporting offerings include Reusable Plastic Crates (RPCs), bins, pallet accessories, and the myCHEP digital customer portal. The company serves customers in 60 countries through a pooling model where pallets and containers are shared, collected, repaired, and reused across supply chains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pooled Wood Block Pallet Standardized wood block pallet rented to customers through CHEP's share and reuse pooling model, with consistent quality and dimensions for supply chain operations. For manufacturers, distributors, and retailers across consumer products, food & beverage, and industrial sectors.
• Pooled Wood Half Pallet Half-size wood pallet for efficient transport of smaller loads, pooled through CHEP's reuse model. For retailers and manufacturers moving smaller case packs.
• Standard Pallet Sizes Range of standardized pallet dimensions including 48x40 inch GMA pallets and international standard sizes, pooled through CHEP's reuse network for global supply chain operations.
• Yellow Pallet Wooden pallet specifically for use with Lift Lock and Weck-Pack RPCs in the fresh produce industry. For fresh produce growers and retailers in New Zealand.
• NZ Red Pallet Wooden pallet specifically for use with Black Foldable RPCs to Progressive Enterprises in New Zealand. For fresh produce distribution to Progressive Enterprises.
• Dry Ingredient Containers Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) designed for storage and transport of dry bulk ingredients in food and manufacturing applications. For food processors and ingredient manufacturers.
• Food Safe Liquid Containers IBCs designed for hygienic transport of liquid food ingredients, featuring food-safe materials and construction. For food and beverage manufacturers handling bulk liquid ingredients.
• M3 Intermediate Bulk Container Premium IBC designed to simplify storage and handling of raw materials, ingredients, and work in progress. For manufacturing and processing operations.
• Haztainer 1000 Litre Container Container system suitable for transport and storage of dangerous goods in Class 3 Packaging Groups II and III, and specific Class 8 products. For chemical manufacturers and hazardous materials handlers.
• Pallecon Ultra Liquid IBC Hygienic, efficient bag-in-box IBC system with a drop gate for ease of access and removable lid. For food, beverage, and pharmaceutical liquid handling operations.
• Pallecon Maxicon Safe, hygienic liquid handling solution that folds down for cost-effective storage and return when empty. For bulk liquid processors and manufacturers.
• Pallecon Fruitflow Cost-effective alternative to traditional drums for filling and effective discharge of bulk juice, pulps, or purees. For beverage and fruit processing manufacturers.
• Folding Large Containers (FLC) Reusable, foldable containers for automotive supply chains that reduce the cost of relocating empty containers while providing maximum product protection and load stability. For automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Hand Held Totes Handheld containers for automotive parts transport, designed as part of a complete packaging solution to reduce costs at every supply chain stage. For automotive OEMs and parts suppliers.
• Intercontinental Containers

Quantifiable outcome

• General Mills achieved more than $3 million in savings from CHEP's top 10 value chain solutions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Brambles LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHEP is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brambles Limited, an ASX-listed global supply chain solutions company. Brambles provides the corporate structure and investment capacity for CHEP's global pooling operations.
• MSU School of PackagingstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHEP is collaborating with Michigan State University's School of Packaging on a $500,000 NSF GOALI grant (2025-2028) to develop sustainable, reusable packaging solutions for appliance logistics in partnership with Whirlpool Corporation. The project includes optimization models, modular packaging alternatives, and life cycle assessments.
• Reusable Packaging AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHEP is collaborating with the Reusable Packaging Association on the NSF GOALI research initiative for reusable packaging in appliance logistics.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Polymer Logistics: Polymer Logistics pools reusable plastic crates (RPCs) and pallets for fresh produce, baked goods, and retail supply chains, directly comparable to CHEP's GC RPC and fresh produce pallet offerings.
• Rehrig Pacific Company: Rehrig Pacific provides reusable plastic pallets, containers, and asset-tracking solutions for CPG, beverage, and dairy supply chains, overlapping with CHEP's RPC and IBC portfolios.
• ORBIS Corporation: ORBIS manufactures and pools reusable plastic containers, pallets, and totes for automotive, food, and industrial supply chains, competing head-to-head with CHEP's automotive and bulk packaging lines.
• Euro Pool Group: Euro Pool Group operates one of Europe's largest pooled pallet and crate networks, including the LPR red pallet system, competing directly with CHEP in retailer and CPG supply chains.
• Schoeller Allibert: Schoeller Allibert is a major European provider of returnable plastic packaging and pooling services, directly comparable to CHEP's IBC and reusable container offerings across automotive and industrial verticals.
• Tosca Services: Tosca is one of the largest direct competitors to CHEP, pooling reusable plastic pallets and containers for CPG and grocery supply chains in North America and Europe using the same share-and-reuse model.
• Falkenhahn AG: Falkenhahn operates a large European pallet pooling network with a comparable hire-and-recovery model, competing with CHEP in DACH-region grocery and industrial supply chains.

Broad incumbents

• IFCO Systems: IFCO is Brambles' sister company and a global leader in reusable plastic crate (RPC) pooling for fresh produce; as a Brambles-owned sibling, it shares corporate ownership and is a direct adjacent peer to CHEP's pooling model.
• UFP Industries: UFP Industries is a major North American manufacturer of wood pallets, packaging, and engineered components, serving many of the same CPG and industrial customers as CHEP but on a manufacturer (one-way) model.
• PalletOne: PalletOne is one of the largest U.S. manufacturers and recyclers of wooden pallets, an incumbent in the broader pallet industry that competes with CHEP for the wood pallet footprint used in CPG and retail supply chains.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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