IFCO SYSTEMS Announces Opening of New Reverse Logistics Center

Sterling, IL Facility is 100th Location in IFCO`s Warehouse and Logistics
Management Network
HOUSTON--(Business Wire)--
IFCO SYSTEMS is pleased to announce the opening of the 100th location in its
nationwide warehouse and logistics management network. This segment of IFCO`s
pallet management services business complements the company`s primary pallet
recycling facilities and has grown steadily since its introduction in 2005. This
network now includes operations in 92 major retailer distribution centers in
addition to eight IFCO-owned Reverse Logistics Centers (RLCs). The RLCs enable
retailers to outsource all handling and management of reusable pallets,
containers and other reusable and recyclable materials to IFCO at an off-site
location.

Transferring these non-core warehouse activities to an IFCO RLC enables IFCO`s
customers to maximize their warehouse productivity and reduce costs. "An
efficient logistics network is a huge cost-reduction opportunity for our
customers," says, Tony Zinna, IFCO`s Vice President of Warehouse and Logistics
Management Services. "These RLCs free up valuable space previously dedicated to
pallet and container management and maximize merchandise backhaul
opportunities."

IFCO customers can access critical activity information on all reusable and
recyclable materials at any time via IFCO`s proprietary online pallet tracking
system, PaltraxTM.

IFCO`s RLCs also offer customers the environmental benefits of waste reduction,
improved reusable container utilization, and reduced fuel consumption. IFCO RLCs
recycle over half a million pallets annually and decrease the dwell time of
reusable pallets and containers, both of which improve the overall efficiency of
reusable pallet and container systems. Finally, with an increased propensity for
"full" backhauls and optimized routing to the RLCs, on-road mileage is
decreased, in turn reducing fuel consumption by nearly 100,000 gallons per year.

The Sterling facility opened on June 1st and is located at 709 Hoffman Drive,
Rock Falls, IL 61071. With as many as 60 trailer positions and ample paved area
for trailer parking, the Sterling RLC has the capacity to efficiently handle
large volumes of inbound and outbound trailers carrying thousands of pallets and
containers on a daily basis. This facility is also scalable to meet the seasonal
demands common among IFCO`s national retail customers.

About IFCO SYSTEMS

IFCO SYSTEMS is an international logistics service provider with more than 210
locations worldwide. IFCO SYSTEMS operates a pool of more than 96 million
Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) globally, which are used primarily to
transport fresh produce from producers to leading grocery retailers. In the
United States, IFCO SYSTEMS also provides a national network of Pallet-
Management-Services. With more than 125 million sorted, repaired and reissued
wooden pallets annually, IFCO SYSTEMS is the market leader in this industry. In
2008, IFCO SYSTEMS generated revenues of 735.9 million USD.

IFCO SYSTEMS N.A., Inc.
Marketing Manager
Hillary Femal, 813-463-4124
hillary.femal@ifcosystems.com
www.ifco-us.com

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