RPA In The News
Food Logistics: Sustainable Pallets, Packages and More
Food Logistics Magazine writes that “sustainable pallets, packaging and containers offer many advantages within the supply chain. Companies are offering green products that provide durability while reducing overall costs, decrease possibility of cross-contamination, offer better protection while transporting goods, and increase overall efficiency. Sustainability is ultimately more than plastic vs. wood pallets, as both offer …read more
Four Steps to Take in 2013 to Meet the FSMA
RPA member Jack Sparn outlined four steps that any¬one involved in the manufacture or distribution of food should focus on this year in order to meet new FSMA regulations. …read more
PTM and Eco PACT Join Reusable Packaging Association
– The Reusable Packaging Association welcomes two more companies, including its first member from Mexico, to the Association. Both companies will exhibit in the association’s Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas this year. …read more
CON-Pearl NA Joins Reusable Packaging Association
CON-Pearl® NA, a provider of high-quality plastic sleeves for sleeve packs, has joined the Reusable Packaging Association and will exhibit in the association’s Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.…read more
RPA Launches Connected Community Initiative; Seeks Industry Input
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is seeking input from supply chain professionals to help mold its new virtual reusable packaging forum, called Connected Community. …read more
Hillary Femal Joins Reusable Packaging Association 2013 Executive Committee
Hillary Femal, Director of Strategic Market Development, IFCO SYSTEMS, has been elected to the Reusable Packaging Association 2013 Executive Committee. She will serve as secretary/treasurer. …read more
RPA Delivers on Industry Promotion and Member Engagement at PACK EXPO
“I make it a point to come here every year”. We heard this comment repeatedly from attendees who stopped at the RPA booth within the Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO in Chicago. The Pavilion, which was home to 26 RPA members, has become a recognized and must-see stop for PACK EXPO attendees who are interested in reusable packaging and solutions. …read more
Reusable Packaging Association Announces 2013 Executive Committee
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced its 2013 Executive Committee members today. Formed in 1998, the RPA is the leading trade association dedicated to promoting the expansion and value of reusable packaging systems for greater supply chain efficiencies, increased environmental benefits and reduced costs.…read more
Reusable Packaging Pavilion Returns to PACK EXPO With Largest Number of Exhibitors to Date
The popular Reusable Packaging Pavilion is returning to PACK EXPO in Chicago with its largest number of exhibitors to date. Twenty-seven companies will exhibit in the sold out Reusable Packaging Pavilion located in the Lakeside Center of McCormick Place. The exhibitors include manufacturers, material suppliers, providers of washing and other specialty equipment, and poolers and service providers of reusable packaging systems and solutions.…read more
RPA Announces Independent Panel of Judges for First Annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award
The RPA announced today that a panel of independent judges with a combined total of more than 80 years in packaging and sustainability will judge submissions for the Reusable Packaging Association’s first annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award. …read more