Industry News
ORBIS Corporation to Appear at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
ORBIS Corporation, a manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, will be at the Reusable Packaging Pavilion at the PackExpo International Expo in Las Vegas to showcase four recently released products/services that offer stark benefits – including the Stack’R Pallet, BulkPak HDMC 4845, Grocery Pallet and ORBIS’ asset tracking capabilities.…read more
Polymer Logistics Introduces Premium Retail Ready Crystal Clear Tray
Polymer Logistics has launched the premium retail ready Crystal Clear series of reusable plastic trays designed for operational functionality and creative merchandising. The Crystal Clear series, which includes three product versions that each feature see-through panels to highlight the product and have the same easy-to-use attributes as all Polymer Logistics trays and containers, is now available to retailers, processors, manufacturers, distributors and other marketers.…read more
Global industrial & bulk packaging market will reach $134.9bn in 2011
2011–2021 is Visiongain’s new materials report. The industrial & bulk packaging sector is gaining prominence in the global packaging market and is experiencing a rise in demand from retailers, especially advanced packaging technologies, along with the underlying increased demand for chemicals and pharmaceuticals in rapidly emerging economies.…read more
RPA Presenting Educational Conference Sessions and Hosting Comprehensive Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is presenting two conference sessions as part of the Sustainability Track of the Conference at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. The educational sessions are designed to help attendees address key issues facing users and potential users of reusable packaging. …read more
Total recall
The North American produce industry is about to unveil a swift, efficient system for electronically tracing individual cases back through the supply chain. And it all starts with the humble label.…read more
Rehrig Pacific Company Introduces the PubKeg™ Black Exchange Program
Rehrig Pacific Company, a leading manufacturer of plastic pallets, reusable transport & distribution crates, carts and containers for the material handling, food & beverage, agriculture, and recycling & waste industries is pleased to introduce the PubKeg™ Black exchange program, a new pooled solution for 1-way plastic kegs for brewers and beer distributors. …read more
CHEP Extends Strategic Relationship With P&G
CHEP, an industry leader in pallet and container pooling solutions, announced that it has renewed its contract with consumer products leader Procter & Gamble. CHEP pallets are used to transport the majority of P&G’s branded products. …read more
Retail ready packs major opportunity for packaging suppliers, say Pira
Huge growth in demand for retail-ready packs (RRP) over the next five years will provide massive opportunities for packaging suppliers, according to a report by Pira International. …read more
MillerCoors saves $8 million annually with reusable dunnage
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce — Packaging Digest, 8÷11÷2011 As a leading brewer, MillerCoors transports more than half a million loads of beer bottles, cans and other products from its warehouses to distributors every year. Transporting the shipments involves carefully packing truck beds and railcars. One misstep could result in a damaged load or prohibit …read more
Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) Announces 2012 Executive Committee
Arlington, VA, August 9, 2011 – The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced its 2012 Executive Committee members today. The new committee includes experienced members of the reusable packaging industry, including three presidents of leading companies. Formed in 1998, the RPA is the leading trade association dedicated to promoting the expansion and value of reusable packaging …read more
