Container Management
Standardized RPC labeling drive endorsed by retailers
The Packer.com Tom Karst Three large retailers have accepted a new label standard for returnable plastic containers, with traceability in mind. Kroger, Loblaw and Safeway accept a four-inch by two-inch RPC label as the new standard as part of industry collaboration related to the Produce Traceability Initiative. The standardized label provides a cost effective solution for produce …read more
Rehrig Pacific Logistics Opens Reverse Logistics and Recyclable Plastics Processing Center in Rancho Cucamonga, Cal.
Rehrig Pacific Logistics (RPL), an innovative leader in reusable packaging services and solutions including asset management and exchange, reverse logistics and pooling, and recycling and sustainability services, today announced the opening of its newest reverse logistics and recyclable plastics processing center in Rancho Cucamonga, Cal…read more
CAPS Launches Northeast Service Center
Livonia, MI – April 9th, 2012 – Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) (www.usecaps.com), proudly announces the launch of its newest liquid shipping container service center. In response to an increasing number of customers requesting container pooling services in the Northeast region of the country, CAPS recently expanded its national service center network to include Harrisburg, PA. …read more
Mapping Reusables Into Your Supply Chain
Reusable packaging can deliver cost savings, increased material handling efficiencies and reduce a company’s environmental footprint. However, the implementation of reusable packaging will have a significant impact on many internal processes as well as those of suppliers throughout a supply chain. …read more
Member Spotlight: Rich Larson, National Accounts Manager for Buckhorn Inc.; Member RPA Board of Directors
Rich Larson has 30 years of returnable container selling experience. He is National Accounts Manager for Buckhorn, a provider of a wide range of plastic packaging products.…read more
AB 1583 New California Legislation Targets Pallet Theft
Pallet and container theft in California has been an ongoing problem, as we were reminded of with the most recent pallet theft arrests by the plastic industrial theft task force. New legislation has been introduced in California, presumably with the intent to deter pallet theft in that state. California state assembly member Roger Hernández has introduced …read more
Reusable Packaging in Today’s Supply Chain
Much of the reusable packaging in the supply chain is utilized internally, from one business to another, says Mike Hachtman, board chairman of the Reusable Packaging Association. But the strongest growth is found in retail because companies see the value in it.…read more
Los Angeles police shut down two recyclers in industrial theft investigation
Investigators shut down two more fraudulent plastics recycling operations in Los Angeles County, arrested seven individuals including owners and confiscated three pellet-producing grinders.…read more
Arrows Up, Inc. Joins Reusable Packaging Association; Brings Experience in Agricultural and Custom-Built Reusables
Arrows Up, Inc. has joined the Reusable Packaging Association to strengthen their mutual goal of increasing the adoption of reusables and to bring the Association’s resources and expertise to the agricultural and other new markets.…read more
Federal Supply Services Int. Joins Reusable Packaging Association; Broadens Association’s Range of Expertise
The newest member to join the Reusable Packaging Association, Federal Supply Services International, brings with it unique capabilities and experience within the reusable supply chain. The veteran-owned and –operated business supplies reusables that support the US government and its Department of Defense integrated supply chain management system. …read more
