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October 10, 2011

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Upon entering the Las Vegas Convention Center to cover Pack Expo this week, it didn’t take long for me to hear about games of chance. Most of these games involve the chances chief technology officers play when putting their money on technology, hoping it wins their companies big paydays.

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October 10, 2011

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Jerry Welcome says the returnable packaging industry is out of its product-minded infancy and entering its rambunctious teenage years of service. That little quote from the president of the Reusable Packaging Association resonated in my memory this morning as I picked through the countless product releases I collected while at Pack Expo last week in Las Vegas. Yeah, there were countless product displays at the Vegas Convention Center, but smart attendees knew that the real value of attending an event like this is in asking what’s going on behind the displays.

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.

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September 13, 2011

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Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Coca Cola, the Alpha Baking Company and leading providers of services and products for reusable packaging will share the successes and challenges of implementing reusable packaging systems at this month’s PACK EXPO in Las Vegas.

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August 31, 2011

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Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) (www.usecaps.com) announced today its plans to exhibit at PACK EXPO International from September 26th to 28th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. As the container management company continues to drive the use of sustainable shipping containers and other packaging solutions, it has again chosen to exhibit as part of the Reusable Packaging Pavilion (booth #5750) and will have CAPS representatives presenting at the Reusable Packaging Association’s Conference Sessions.

Cabka North America Inc. presents new plastic pallets at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas from September 26 to 28. According to Peter Braun, Vice President Marketing of Cabka North America Inc., the highlight will be the CPP 130, the first nestable light weight pallet that is compatible with all roller and chain conveyor systems.

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August 26, 2011

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Arlington, VA, August 24, 2011 – Thanks to the added support of seven of its members, the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is hosting its largest ever Reusable Packaging Pavilion and…

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August 18, 2011

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The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is presenting two conference sessions as part of the Sustainability Track of the Conference at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. The educational sessions are designed to help attendees address key issues facing users and potential users of reusable packaging.

The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) continues to build on its membership growth and industry impact. Today, the RPA announced the addition of two new members and a sell-out Reusable Packaging Pavilion for PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Since the beginning of the year, 11 new members have joined the growing association.

The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) today announced a call for presentations from its member companies to promote the benefits of adopting reusable packaging solutions in end user supply chains. Papers must be submitted to RPA by May 15th to be reviewed for inclusion in the Choose Reusables Conference program at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, September 26 – 28.