PALLET SOCK

1. PALLET SOCK SECURING AND PROTECTING YOUR COMMODITIES

2. what is a pallet sock? • Universal, reusable pallet covering • Can be custom made to cover & secure other product types • Eliminates the need for disposable packaging • Made from durable material. • Withstands transport damage • Splash-proof • Can be secured further to be slash/cut proof • Lockable with any security device • Security tags • Padlocks or combination locks • Container Locks • RF ID Tags may be incorporated

3. what it looks like Unprotected Pallet Pallet with a sock

4. why pallet sock? • Your customer wants the product, not the packaging • The cost of unwanted wrap can be significantly reduced • Shrink wrap material costs • Labour to shrink wrap • Shrinkage cost • Save after the sock’s 80th use – it pays for itself. • It is environmentally friendly – 100% recyclable • 182 032 tons of plastic packaging is thrown away – of which only 30% is recycled in SA* Source: *Plastics SA

5. Shrink wrapped Pallet socked

6. why pallet sock? • Standard made to fit and cover merchandise on standard pallets • 800mm x 1200mm x 1200mm (high) • 1200mm x 1000mm x 1200mm (high) • 1000mm x 1000mm x 1200mm (high) • Contributes to the decrease of pilferage • Secures tightly over pallet load with 3 adjustable straps • Eliminates moving pallet stock to and from wrapping stations • Brandable (on 2 sides) and can be made in Various colours (white – being the most cost effective, and other colours are available on request) • Complies with Part 108 of the Civil Aviation’s regulations for tamper evident sealing of air cargo

7. pallet sock vsshrink wrap • Pallet sock is much tougher • Shrink wrap is a polymer plastic wrap which needs more than one layer to be effective to secure the cargo vs the pallet sock which is a polypropylene webbing • The 51mm slider buckles are positioned across the height of the sock to secure the cargo for various pallet configurations / heights • 3,85m wire cable with 35cm shock cord. Closed loops at ends to seal sock onto the pallet • Solid closed top and document pouch

8. pallet sock Document Pouch 51mm slider buckle 3,85m steel wire cable with 35cm shock cord. Closed loops at ends to seal sock onto the pallet

9. benefits • Fit and remove in less than a minute • Saves money • Once bought – no rise in price unlike plastic wrap • No wrapping machine depreciation • Saves space of wrap machines and raw material stock holding • Save labour to man the machine • No machine break-downs and maintenance costs • Less returns through transit damage • Moves wrapping from a renewable cost item to a capital cost item – improving cash flow • 100% recyclable

10. make space & save

11. benefits • Offers superior prevention of pilferage • Impresses customer by solving packing problems • Enhances company’s GREEN credentials • Pays for itself 80 uses • Projected life is a minimum of 12 months, based on 1 use per day • Enhances brand awareness • Better control after checking • Maximum security benefits and traceable

12. making your mark Selected Colours

13. the numbers vs SHRINK WRAP PALLET SOCK R1,25 per single usage (1 a day for 6 monhs) (not taking shrinkage into account) Per pallet: Once off Excluding labour to slip the sock over the stock Cost for the seal R165 – once off investment per pallet sock (std size) Lease option available on request Maintenance / swop system • R2 material cost • Per pallet excluding: • labour • Equipment costs • Every time you load a pallet • Every day • Distributors pay for pallet sock • Eliminates transporter liability element

14. pallet management – RF Tags All pallets can be tagged with sensors as can any vehicle or machinery that is used in the warehouse or yard. The automatic pallet tracking technology reduces internal labour costs and human error, improving efficiency of supply chain operations and enabling timeous completion of orders. Is controllable from your desk through your internet connection with TAG management software. • RF Tags delivers a cost-effective and reliable solution for tracking reusable assets. • The tags provides instant visibility to pallets entering & exiting the premises, as well as identifying where the pallets are located at any given time. • The secure anti-tamper sensors have built-in memory for storing information about the asset or product such as temperature at any given time, location etc.

15. Other applications Thermal Option • Thermal Sock is placed over cooled items on the pallet • Retains temperature up to 6 hours • Variation in temperature after 6 hours is within 1 degree • Also lockable as per the std sock • Can be made to any size to fit: • Roll tainers • Securitainers • CHEP / Euro pallets • And custom sized consignments

16. Other applications Waterproof Option • Waterproof Sock is coated with a waterproof sealant (grey) • which protects the contents up to 150mm of water • Also lockable as per the std sock • Can be made to any size to fit: • Roll tainers • Securitainers • CHEP / Euro pallets • Or any other item to your specification

17. Other applications Made to your spec Option • The sock can be made to fit any item such as: • Suitcases, boxes, computer equipment, furniture, sporting equipment, leisure equipment. Your imagination is the limit • Can be made to be: • thermal, waterproof, slash proof, fire retardant etc.

18. pallet sock logistics

19. conclusion • The Pallet Sock Company is sure that the introduction of the Pallet Sock into your business will meet all expectations that we have presented to you today. • We understand the need for companies to cut costs without jeopardising service and product delivery. • We believe that the need for this product is too great to overlook and that it can only benefit your business. • We want to be part of making your business more profitable and to become environmentally conscious and be rewarded for your escalated green rating.