Paramount Pallet Certified by Canadian Food Inspection Agency to Manufacture Heat-treated Pallets for Export
Toronto, Canada, June 13, 2007 --(
PR.com)-- Paramount Pallet Inc. ("Paramount") is pleased to announce that it has been certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to manufacture heat-treated pallets for export, in accordance with D-01-05. D-01-05 is the directive intended for the use of Canadian wood packaging facilities in order to outline the necessary requirements and inspection procedures for the certification of wood packaging used in the transport of consignments to ensure compliance with phytosanitary measures of the International Plant Protection Convention; Guidelines for regulating Wood Packaging in International Trade, ISPM #15. "In line with our Company's focus, we are pleased to be able to add yet another product offering" says Jim Mitrakos, CA, Executive Vice-President of Paramount. The Company currently manufactures new pallets, but it was not until the certification was received, whereby it would be able to sell heat-treat certified pallets to its customer base. Paramount's certification number is "CA-01049".
About Paramount Pallet, Inc.
Paramount Pallet employs approximately 230 people and provides complete pallet services to companies in various industries across Canada. The company is the only national, full pallet services provider. Paramount facilities can be found in Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Scoudouc, NB; Montreal, PQ; Toronto, ON; Winnipeg, MB and Vancouver, BC. Headquarters are located in Toronto, ON.
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