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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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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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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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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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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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August 28, 2013

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Any company interested in integrating reusables into their supply chain – whether you are just starting to explore the concept or a veteran user that wants to gain more efficiencies and ROI – can learn something of value at the RPA Reusables Learning Center at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013.

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May 30, 2013

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Amatech, an industry leader in custom designed, reusable, corrugated packaging, is releasing a series of new videos to educate the automotive, appliance, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries on the economic and environmental benefits of returnable, reusable packaging. The educational videos encourage packaging engineers to explore the return on investment of custom designed, returnable packaging and explain the environmental impact of returnable and reusable packaging for lean manufacturing

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February 26, 2013

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Herman Miller is committed to creating inventive designs, technologies and related services that improve the human experience wherever people work, heal, learn, and live. The company has been named for nine consecutive years to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and was named among the 50 Best U.S. Manufacturers by Industry Week. This week we interview RPA member Cindy Doman.

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February 15, 2013

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The global market for Returnable Transport Packaging will grow at a CAGR of 6.1% over the next few years. By 2017, PMG projects the Global RTP market to reach $6.75 billion. The U.S. market for returnable transportation packaging is estimated to be slightly over $1.1 billion dollars.

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November 30, 2012

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In early October the Board of the Reusable Packaging Association adopted a new long-range Strategic Plan. The plan was developed to deliver more benefits to current and potential members while also advancing the reusable packaging industry.