Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)
Reusable Packaging Association Membership: Shaping the Market for Today and Tomorrow
Since its inception in 1999 as the Reusable Pallet and Container Coalition (RPCC), the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has steadily expanded its membership, resources and expertise, strengthening its position as the industry’s recognized leading source and voice for the adoption of reusable packaging systems across all industries.…read more
Reusable Packaging Association Hosting Education Conference at MODEX — IBM, StopWaste Join Presenters
IBM and StopWaste.Org will share their experiences with reusables as part of the Reusable Packaging Association education conference at MODEX on Feb. 6.…read more
SUSTAINABILITY ANALYSIS PRESS CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS ORBIS PRESENCE AT MODEX
ORBIS Corporation will host three significant initiatives at MODEX 2012. At an exclusive press conference, the company, a leader in sustainable reusable packaging, will unveil a major sustainability initiative that promises to positively impact the material handling industry by changing the way companies look at environmental sustainability as a driving benefit to their bottom line. …read more
Polymer Logistics Launches Retail-Ready Dynamic Shipper Container
Polymer Logistics, a leading provider of retail ready packaging solutions, today announced the premiere of the Dynamic Half Bin Shipper Container, which is designed to improve merchandising opportunities in the store and increase productivity throughout the supply chain.…read more
Reusable Packaging Association Hosting Education Conference at MODEX — Online Registration Now Open
As part of its ongoing effort to build stronger working relationships with other key industry associations, the Reusable Packaging Association will host a Reusables Conference at the new MODEX show in Atlanta, GA, February 6 – 8, 2012. Register online.…read more
$250,000 of Stolen Reusable Plastic Containers and Pallets Recovered
Last month, more stolen trademark plastic products with an estimated value of $250,000.00 were recovered by deputies with the Industrial Plastic Theft Task Force, Industry Sheriff’s Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.…read more
Reusable Packaging Association Hosting Education Conference at MODEX
As part of its ongoing effort to build stronger working relationships with other key industry associations, the Reusable Packaging Association will host a Reusables Conference at the new MODEX show in Atlanta, GA, February 6 – 8, 2012.…read more
Sustainability: Green trends growing in materials handling
Modern Materials Handling magazine interviewed two members of the RPA for an article about the role of reusables in helping a company meet sustainability initiatives. “Another way to keep material from going to the landfill is to use returnables and reusables. Reusable plastic bulk containers can save companies with a large shipping infrastructure in many industries millions of dollars annually, as well as help keep tons of cardboard out of the waste stream.…read more
Postal Service Offers Amnesty for Return of Equipment
The Postal Service has issued an all-points bulletin for the apprehension of its delivery tubs and pallets, no questions asked. The Postal Service spent nearly $50 million last year to replace equipment that has gone missing. Because of the financial crisis the USPS currently faces, it is a serious issue, and it can ill afford any kind of unnecessary expense. The equipment is clearly postal property and the agency wants it back.…read more
Food Manufacturing Interview with Bob Klimko
As the value of plastics and other materials used to create reusable packaging increases, more and more manufacturers are dealing with reusable asset theft. Food Manufacturing spoke with Bob Klimko, chairman of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), about the growth of the problem and how companies can prevent asset theft.…read more
