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ORBIS: Supply Chain Optimization Process improves flow and management of product throughout the supply chain

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July 24, 2014

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The 5 Step Supply Chain Optimization Process helps deliver winning reusable packaging applications, says Norm Kukuk, VP Marketing & New Product Development for ORBIS Corporation. ORBIS has honed the approach over time, and it now has become central to the way that the company looks at any particular reusable packaging project.

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ABC Roasters Earns Honorable Mention in RPA Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award Program

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July 22, 2014

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Congratulations to America’s Best Coffee (ABC) Roasting Company for earning an Honorable Mention in the RPA Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award Program. The specialty coffee roaster successfully eliminated two recurring sources of…

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Member Spotlight: Greg Gorski, Vice President Corporate Operations, Tosca Ltd

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July 22, 2014

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Greg Gorski, VP Corporate Operations with TOSCA Ltd., has broad experience in the returnable packaging, agri-business, renewable bio diesel, and consumer products industries. Greg is also a member of the RPA Board of Directors.

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ORBIS CORPORATION INTRODUCES NEW FAMILY OF RETAIL DISPLAY PALLETS

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July 18, 2014

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ORBIS Corporation, an international manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, has introduced a new line of plastic display pallets that allow marketers an easy and attractive transport-to-floor solution for in-aisle or end-of-aisle displays.

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Introduction to Sleeve Pack Shipping Systems

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July 15, 2014

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In spite of being widely deployed in Europe, vendors say the sleeve pack remains an underutilized opportunity on the North American material handling scene, with its benefits not yet fully communicated. PackagingRevolution.net recently met with Stefan Hoedt, Vice President of CON-Pearl NA, who filled us in on some of the benefits and other details about the sleeve pack.

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International Contract Molding Launches Collapsible Tote

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July 10, 2014

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– International Contract Molding, LLC (ICM) launches new Collapsible Tote to expand its reusable packaging portfolio. The tote’s collapsible design optimizes shipping and storage costs when empty. Equipped with an access door, the Collapsible Tote allows for easy contact with materials. Additionally, the container is designed to be compatible with robot retrieval systems also known as “pick and place” systems.

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Keep Incoming Items and Pathogens Out of Food Processing Areas

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July 7, 2014

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Food News International published a white paper by RPA member Polymer Solutions that details the unsuspecting ways that harmful pathogens some times enter the food processing area via material handling items

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Are You Ready to Switch to Reusable Transport Packaging? Grants Now Available

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July 2, 2014

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The “Use Reusables” campaign, led by public agency StopWaste, is offering grant funding for organizations planning to incorporate reusable packaging into their manufacturing, transport and/or distribution systems. Up to $30,000 available…

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Report Attempts to Clarify Food Safety Modernization Act

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July 2, 2014

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Confusion about deadlines established under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has been heightened, in part, by shifting Food & Drug Administration (FDA) timelines. Even after the rules become final, most companies affected will be given one to three years to comply. Produce farms will have from two to four years to comply.

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PECO Pallet Wins Environmental Sustainability Awards

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July 1, 2014

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PECO Pallet, Inc. was recently awarded two sustainability awards by leading industry publications. PECO was named a “Top Green Provider” by Food Logistics magazine, which recognizes companies who are enhancing sustainability within the food and beverage industry. PECO was also honored by the editors of Inbound Logistics as a 2014 Green Supply Chain (G75) partner, in recognition of the company’s sustainable supply chain, logistics, and transportation practices. PECO Pallet is profiled in the June issues of both publications.

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