CHEP is the primary operating brand of Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB), a global supply-chain logistics company that pools reusable pallets, crates and containers across ~60 countries. Founded as the Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool in 1946 and acquired by Brambles in 1958, CHEP serves consumer staples, retail, automotive and manufacturing customers. Parent Brambles is headquartered in Sydney and employs ~12,000 people; CEO is Graham Chipchase CBE.