RPA Member News
PACK EXPO Exhibitor Exhibitor Protects Displays and Saves Money Using Quick-Crate® Reusable Crates
Packaging and shipping displays for trade shows is no small feat for Volkmann, Inc. The company manufactures and displays large pneumatic vacuum conveyors, bag dump stations, unique No-Tip Unloaders and powder handling equipment. When looking for a reusable solution to ship their products after the show they found a unique solution with RPA exhibitor Quick Crate.…read more
RPA Introduces Individual End User Membership Pass Program
The RPA is actively recruiting end user members to broaden the reach and depth of the Association. …read more
Member Spotlight : Robert Engle, President Americas, Schoeller Arca Systems; and RPA 2012 Vice Chairman
As a global market leader in the field of plastic packaging systems, Schoeller Arca Systems (SAS) is committed to helping customers reduce their overall logistical costs and use returnable packaging to enhance their brands.…read more
Reusable industrial packaging remains a big opportunity for plastics
A whole section of the recent Pack Expo trade show was dedicated to member companies of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA). While not dedicated solely to plastics packaging, Jerry Welcome, President and CEO of the RPA, said that more than ever, plastics are a big player in packaging products such as pallets and containers used for shipping large quantities.…read more
The Kennedy Group Acquires Second Southeastern Custom Product Label Company in One Year
The Kennedy Group, in Willoughby, Ohio officially announced the successful acquisition of Label Technique Southeast based in Pensacola, Florida. This is the company’s second strategic acquisition in one year’s time.…read more
Zachrich named Fabri-Form president
RPA Board member Rob Zachrich has been named president of New Concord-based thermoformer Fabri-Form Co. He replaces John W. Knight, the son of the company’s founder, who served 30 years as president.…read more
RPP Containers® Expands its DuraGreen® Product Line
The Cincinnati-based leading manufacturer, stocking distrbutor and recycler of reusable plastic bulk containers has expanded its premium DuraGreen product line with the new heavy duty DuraGreen 3230 collapsible bulk container…read more
RPA Asset Loss Prevention Committee Focusing on Minimizing Asset Loss
The RPA’s Asset Loss Prevention Committee is exploring ways to help the industry minimize asset loss through education, sharing of best practices and legislation. …read more
DiStasio named CEO of iGPS
Dick DiStasio has been named CEO of Intelligent Global Pooling Systems Co. LLC, a service that rents plastic pallets with embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) tags.…read more
Alpha Baking Pilots Asset Tracking With The Kennedy Group and ORBIS Corporation
— Alpha Baking, a national distributor of fresh and frozen breads, rolls and buns with four plants and multiple depots across the United States, is testing a fully integrated asset tracking solution to determine its effectiveness in reducing bakery tray loss. Prior to the pilot, Alpha Baking, based in Chicago, experienced significant tray loss each year, with no visibility to where the loss was occurring. It partnered with The Kennedy Group and ORBIS Corporation to conduct a 9-month pilot using radio-frequency identification tag (RFID) technology to track trays and determine areas of tray loss within their supply chain.…read more
