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Bielomatik Inc. Becomes 50th Member of RPA

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November 22, 2011

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Bielomatik, a manufacturer of plastic welding systems, has become the 50th member of the Reusable Packaging Association. Bielomatik designs and manufactures plastic welding systems used in the production of reusable plastic pallets. Its customers include RPA members ORBIS Corporation, Buckhorn Inc. and Rehrig Pacific.

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Member Spotlight: Robert Zachrich, President of Fabri-Form Company and Member of the RPA Board of Directors

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November 20, 2011

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An interview with RPA Board Member Rob Zachrich the new President of Fabri-Form Company a manufacturer of thermoformed plastic products for logistics (custom packaging, pallets, sleeve packs), work-in-process (totes, trays and freezer spacers) and for end products (custom components).

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New plastic CABKAN strengthens heavy-duty pallets

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November 18, 2011

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CABKAN is a reinforced plastic material developed by Cabka, supplier of one-way and reusable plastic pallets in St. Louis, MO. It has been created especially for manufacturing heavy-duty plastic pallets.

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Rehrig Pacific Company Introduces New Sheet for the Rigid-Container Industry

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November 15, 2011

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Rehrig Pacific Company, a leading manufacturer of reusable packaging systems; plastic pallets; reusable transport and distribution crates; and carts and containers for grocery retail, material handling, food and beverage, agriculture, and recycling and waste industries is pleased to introduce its new solid plastic divider sheet for the rigid-container industry.

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Reusable Packaging Association Hosting Education Conference at MODEX

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November 15, 2011

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As part of its ongoing effort to build stronger working relationships with other key industry associations, the Reusable Packaging Association will host a Reusables Conference at the new MODEX show in Atlanta, GA, February 6 – 8, 2012.

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Sustainability: Green trends growing in materials handling

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November 14, 2011

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Modern Materials Handling magazine interviewed two members of the RPA for an article about the role of reusables in helping a company meet sustainability initiatives. “Another way to keep material from going to the landfill is to use returnables and reusables. Reusable plastic bulk containers can save companies with a large shipping infrastructure in many industries millions of dollars annually, as well as help keep tons of cardboard out of the waste stream.

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Postal Service Offers Amnesty for Return of Equipment

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November 10, 2011

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The Postal Service has issued an all-points bulletin for the apprehension of its delivery tubs and pallets, no questions asked. The Postal Service spent nearly $50 million last year to replace equipment that has gone missing. Because of the financial crisis the USPS currently faces, it is a serious issue, and it can ill afford any kind of unnecessary expense. The equipment is clearly postal property and the agency wants it back.

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Food Manufacturing Interview with Bob Klimko

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November 8, 2011

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As the value of plastics and other materials used to create reusable packaging increases, more and more manufacturers are dealing with reusable asset theft. Food Manufacturing spoke with Bob Klimko, chairman of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), about the growth of the problem and how companies can prevent asset theft.

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PECO Pallet Joins RPA; Completes Membership of Major Pallet Pooling Companies

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November 2, 2011

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PECO Pallet, a national leader in pallet pooling services, has joined the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), it was announced today. The company’s membership is a milestone for the RPA; completing the list of major pallet pooling companies to join the Association. They are also the 19th new member to join the RPA in 2011.

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Fifth annual survey shows sustainability remains a driving factor in packaging decisions

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November 1, 2011

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For half of the last decade, an annual study by Packaging Digest and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition has shown sustainability’s steady growth as a driver of change and innovation in the packaging sector. Could that momentum be slowing?

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