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Packaging Revolution: PTM Redesigns and Strengthens Pallets to Extend Life of Product

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November 7, 2013

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A few years ago, one large major manufacturing/distribution company found that simply switching to plastic pallets was not the complete answer, and this is where the story of the remarkable Ultra Pallet begins.

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CAPS Launches Corporate Rebrand to Become CHEP Pallecon Solutions

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November 5, 2013

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CAPS is pleased to announce that effective today, its Intermediate Bulk Container management business is being rebranded as CHEP Pallecon Solutions

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IFCO Appoints Fred Heptinstall Senior Vice President of Global Business Development; Dan Walsh to Succeed as President, NA

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November 4, 2013

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IFCO, the global leader in Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs), has announced that Fred Heptinstall has been appointed Senior Vice President, Global Business Development and that Dan Walsh will succeed him as President of the North American business.

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Study: Branded Secondary Packaging Increases Brand Awareness and Purchase Intent

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October 31, 2013

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Arlington, VA, Oct. 31, 2013 – Secondary package design with on-message, brand-building color and graphics can lift brand awareness and increase purchase intent when integrated into in-store marketing campaigns, according…

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EBN: The Case for Reusable Packaging

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October 28, 2013

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“Looking for a way to make your supply chain more efficient? You might want to consider reusable packaging. Reusable packaging includes pallets, racks, bulk containers, bins, dollies, handheld containers, and dunnage typically made from durable materials such as plastic, wood, and metal.

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PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 Highlights

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October 25, 2013

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PACK EXPO 2013 was a strong success for the RPA and our 36 member companies that exhibited in the Reusable Packaging Pavilion. During the show, we visited with many members…

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Member Spotlight: David Amatangelo, Founder and Owner of Amatech

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October 25, 2013

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David Amatangelo is a problem solver. An engineer by education, he became involved in reusables when an automotive customer for the company he was working for decided to change from expendables to returnables back in 1988. He designed a container that was ultimately patented that allowed his employer to save thousands of square feet of floor space with his unique design.

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DuraGreen Medium Duty Collapsible Bulk Container Introduced by RPP Containers

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October 24, 2013

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Cincinnati-based RPP Containers®  has introduced its new DuraGreen® medium-duty collapsible bulk container. RPP Containers is a stocking distributor and manufacturer of reusable bulk pckaging,  serving industrial and commercial markets throughout…

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Packaging Revolution: Introducing the New CHEP Half Pallet

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October 23, 2013

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Packaging Revolution took a look at the latest offering by CHEP: the 40 x24 half pallet. “Globally, CHEP issues around 100 million half pallets annually – so it seems reasonable that there might be some interest in the United States as well – especially given the growing trend toward in-store promotions and display pallets that act to boost sales while reducing touch labor at retail.”

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University of Guelph Study Finds “No Evidence of Food Safety Issue” With Reusable Plastic Containers

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October 15, 2013

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The University of Guelph, Ontario Agricultural College recently completed a study on the sanitary status of delivered reusable plastic containers at five fresh produce packing operations in Ontario and Quebec….

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