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AB 1583 New California Legislation Targets Pallet Theft
Pallet and container theft in California has been an ongoing problem, as we were reminded of with the most recent pallet theft arrests by the plastic industrial theft task force. New legislation has been introduced in California, presumably with the intent to deter pallet theft in that state. California state assembly member Roger Hernández has introduced …read more
Fabri-Form Ranked in Top 10
In early March of 2012 Plastics News released the results from a North American survey which ranked the Top Industrial Thermoformers. After the surveys were tallied Fabri-Form was ranked #7 in North America.…read more
Reusable Packaging in Today’s Supply Chain
Much of the reusable packaging in the supply chain is utilized internally, from one business to another, says Mike Hachtman, board chairman of the Reusable Packaging Association. But the strongest growth is found in retail because companies see the value in it.…read more
Los Angeles police shut down two recyclers in industrial theft investigation
Investigators shut down two more fraudulent plastics recycling operations in Los Angeles County, arrested seven individuals including owners and confiscated three pellet-producing grinders.…read more
Arrows Up, Inc. Joins Reusable Packaging Association; Brings Experience in Agricultural and Custom-Built Reusables
Arrows Up, Inc. has joined the Reusable Packaging Association to strengthen their mutual goal of increasing the adoption of reusables and to bring the Association’s resources and expertise to the agricultural and other new markets.…read more
Federal Supply Services Int. Joins Reusable Packaging Association; Broadens Association’s Range of Expertise
The newest member to join the Reusable Packaging Association, Federal Supply Services International, brings with it unique capabilities and experience within the reusable supply chain. The veteran-owned and –operated business supplies reusables that support the US government and its Department of Defense integrated supply chain management system. …read more
RPA and StopWaste Host Reusable Packaging Workshop in Salt Lake City
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is teaming up with StopWaste Partnership to host a Use Reusables Workshop in Salt Lake City, UT on March 21. Other participants in the workshop are the Utah College of Applied Technology, the Utah Manufacturers Association, and the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ).…read more
Flo-Pallet Inc. Joins Reusable Packaging Association
Flo-Pallet Inc., a provider of a new highly specialized material and manufacturing process for reusable pallets, has joined the Reusable Packaging Association. The company joined the RPA during the recent MODEX show in Atlanta.…read more
Managing and Tracking Reusable Assets
By implementing reusable transport packaging into their supply chains, many companies are gaining financial and environmental benefits. However, reaching this state requires considerable initial planning as well as ongoing fine-tuning of operations. …read more
Member Spotlight : Al Farrell, VP Asset Management, iGPS, Member RPA Board of Directors
Al Farrell is a newly elected member of the RPA Board of Directors and is VP Asset Management for Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS Company LLC) is revolutionizing the world’s supply chain by providing manufacturers, suppliers and shippers of unitized loads with the world’s first RFID-tagged all-plastic pallet pool. …read more
