Packaging material

1. What is foreign packaging material?
   Any pallets/divider boards that do not belong to Consol Glass and have another company’s logo on them for e.g.; Chep, NWPG, MBG.



2. When is a pallet scrapped?
   • If one or all 3 bearers are cracked or broken usually by forklifts and can no longer support glass.
   • When a pallet has been contaminated with oil or product used in your manufacturing process; excessive exposure to the elements resulting in rotting of the pallet.


3. Can pallets and divider boards be repaired?
   Yes, broken slats on pallets are replaced No, divider boards are not repaired.



4. When are divider boards scrapped?
   
   • Damage to the sides and edges
   • Cracks or breakages
   • Contamination, i.e. water, oil, dirt, chemicals, etc.


5. How do I take care for my packaging material?
   
   • Store under cover where possible.
   • Divider boards must be stacked with straight edges and secured to a pallet.
   • Do not walk or drive over divider boards.
   • Remove all foreign pallets and divider boards before returning for credit.
   • Forklifts damage pallets and divider boards, handling must be done with care!


6. What are examples of unacceptable packaging materials?
   

   MBG/NPWG/Foreign divider board	Water damage, broken edge	Dirt contamination, water damage and broken edge	Contamination: Dirt, tyre marks, oil
   Broken edge	Broken edge and dirt	Broken bearer	Broken bearer (forklift damages)
   Cracked bearer	NPWG/MBG/Foreign pallets	Rotten Bearers – contamination