Innovation is at the heart of 50 years of delivering Canada
Purolator announces its first patent pending for the BEVR (a re-weight Bin that is Ergonomic and provides Visibility and Recovery), a cart device that determines the weight of each item it carries. This device will allow Purolator, Canada’s leader in logistics, to offer faster and easier re-weight for various types of freight with the accuracy Purolator customers have come to expect.
“This announcement is the result of Purolator’s commitment to innovation”, said Mr. Tom Schmitt, President and CEO of Purolator. “As a Canadian company, we are always seeking to compete with the best here and around the world. Innovations like this one improve our services, both for our customers and our employees.”
Over the past 50 years, Purolator has been at the forefront of Canadian innovation in its operations. These innovations have included the introduction of hybrid electric curbside delivery vehicles in 2005, the testing of a fully-electric delivery vehicle, the optimization of delivery routes, and environmentally conscious packaging.
“Purolator’s commitment to innovation has had an impact on the efficiency of our operations, therefore improving our services, added Mr. Kirk Serjeantson, Director, Operations Technology Development at Purolator. A special focus has been placed on improving transit times for shipments, while offering accurate charges based on weight and dimensions. This patent-pending device will be one more tool we have at our disposal to improve our services.”
Purolator’s commitment to innovation in other areas has also had an impact on the communities it serves. Since 2005, the replacement of conventional curbside delivery vehicles by hybrid electric vehicles has allowed Purolator to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 2,100 tonnes.
The BEVR device will result in faster and easier re-weight for various types of freight. Pilot tests are currently being launched in Barrie, Edmonton South, Trois-Rivières, and Mount Hope. Once the results of the pilot tests are known, the use of the BEVR will be expanded to more Purolator locations.
Purolator – proud of its Canadian heritage
Celebrating 50 years of delivering Canada, Purolator, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario is proud of its Canadian heritage. As Canada’s largest logistics company and one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate CulturesTM, Purolator is committed to its customers and more than 11,300 employees, including more than 3,500 couriers. From automated solutions to 24 hour pick up and delivery, Purolator provides customers with the services and customized solutions required to get their shipments across town or around the world. Purolator uses Canada’s largest dedicated air express fleet and has an extensive service network, with more than 123 operations locations, more than 140 Shipping Centres, more than 550 authorized Shipping Agents and more than 350 drop boxes.
For further information:
Karen White
Corporate Communications Manager
905-712-1084 ext. 23241
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