RPA Member News
Kroger Marks Logistics Milestone
Kroger Co., Cincinnati, marked the delivery of its 20 billionth pound of produce delivered to its distribution center here in reusable plastic containers (RPCs) provided by IFCO, Tampa, Fla.…read more
ORBIS Announces New General Manager for CORBI
ORBIS Corporation, a manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, has named Chad Feehan general manager of pooling services for its CORBI subsidiary. He joined CORBI in June 2011 as chief financial officer.…read more
Menasha Packaging Announces Acquisition of the Strive Group
Menasha Packaging Company announced today that it has acquired The Strive Group of Chicago. Both companies are family-owned and privately held. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.…read more
Member Spotlight: Norm Kukuk, Vice President Marketing, ORBIS Corporation, Member RPA Board of Directors
With more than a decade of experience in the reusable packaging industry, Norm Kukuk has developed and shared reusable packaging expertise with leading industrial, consumer goods, and food and beverage companies.…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
Cabka plastic pallets at MODEX 2012
CABKA offers the whole spectrum of plastic pallets from regranulates: from durable logistics pallets to lightweight export pallets. Among other plastic pallets CABKA will present the distribution and food industry pallet CPP 330c with a closed deck, which was specifically designed with the requirements of the food and pharmaceutical industries in mind.…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
RPA Member Companies Sponsor Conference Session at MODEX
RPA members CABKA, Schoeller Arca Systems, Schaefer Systems International and ReLogistics are teaming up to support the Association’s upcoming education conference session at MODEX on February 6, 2012.…read more
Rehrig Pacific Logistics Announces Bulk Pooling Services Venture
Rehrig Pacific Logistics (RPL), a leader in reusable packaging services and solutions including asset management and exchange, reverse logistics, and recycling and sustainability services, announced the launch of its newest business venture, Rehrig Bulk Pooling Services (Rehrig BPS). …read more
Case Study — John Deere: Tracking Reusables in a Global Assembly Manufacturing Supply Chain
Whether you’re a farmer or an occasional weekend gardener, almost everyone recognizes the green and yellow colors associated with John Deere. The company is the world’s leading manufacturer of farm equipment, and produces and markets North America’s broadest line of lawn and garden tractors, mowers, golf course equipment, and other outdoor power products. …read more
