Industry News
ORBIS CORPORATION INTRODUCES NEW GENERATION OF STAKPAKS
ORBIS Corporation, an international manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, has introduced the next generation of StakPaks, the NXO models, featuring an enhanced container design for improved durability and longer service life.…read more
US demand to rise 3.5% annually through 2017
The number of pallets in use in the US is forecast to grow 2.4 percent annually to 2.6 billion in 2017, with annual demand for new pallets increasing 3.5 percent per year to 1.3 billion units. A number of factors will contribute to sales growth. First, rising manufacturers’ shipments will require producers to add to their existing stocks in order to have enough pallets on hand to handle higher output levels…read more
iGPS Logistics LLC Agrees to Acquire iGPS
iGPS Company LLC, (“iGPS”) operator and owner of the largest global pallet rental pool of lightweight, 100% recyclable plastic platforms with embedded RFID tags, today announced that it has reached an agreement for the sale of substantially all of its assets to iGPS Logistics LLC (“iGPS Logistics”), a joint venture formed by Balmoral Funds, One Equity Partners, certain of their affiliates, and Jeff and Robert Liebesman.…read more
FilmLOC Inc. is now a certified Women’s Business Enterprise
FilmLOC Inc is proud to announce that they have recently received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC®), a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).…read more
United Pallet Services, Inc. Joins Reusable Packaging Association
United Pallet Services, Inc. has joined the Reusable Packaging Association to leverage the association’s research and partnerships in support of market expansion. The company will exhibit in the RPA’s Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013, bringing the record number of exhibitors to 33. …read more
PECO Launches First Company-Operated Depot
PECO Pallet, which operates a large pool of red-marked pallets in the United States, has developed its first company-operated pallet depot. Located in Hazleton, Penn., the facility is open to customers and is touted as a showcase of PECO’s extensive depot experience…read more
Rehrig Pacific introduces rackable pallets with trackability
New rackable plastic pallets from Rehrig Pacific Co. are designed to meet specifications of the Grocery Manufacturers Association and include embedded technology to track loads and monitor temperatures of perishables such as fresh produce.…read more
Amatech releases videos to educate manufacturers about the importance of returnable packaging
Amatech, an industry leader in custom designed, reusable, corrugated packaging, is releasing a series of new videos to educate the automotive, appliance, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries on the economic and environmental benefits of returnable, reusable packaging. The educational videos encourage packaging engineers to explore the return on investment of custom designed, returnable packaging and explain the environmental impact of returnable and reusable packaging for lean manufacturing…read more
Member Spotlight: Introducing Lisa Knight, RPA Marketing Committee Chair
An interview with Lisa Knight, Director of Marketing Container and Pooling Systems (CAPS) who was recently named the new Chairperson for the RPA Marketing and Communications Committee. She is charged with helping to promote the reusable packaging industry and RPA’s programs and services. …read more
Inpack Global Ltd Joins Reusable Packaging Association; Will Exhibit in RPA Learning Center at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013
The membership of the Reusable Packaging Association continues to broaden internationally with the addition of its first Korean-based member, Inpack Global Ltd. In addition to its many US-based members, the RPA includes companies from
Canada, Denmark, and Mexico.…read more