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Retail ready packs major opportunity for packaging suppliers, say Pira

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August 16, 2011

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Huge growth in demand for retail-ready packs (RRP) over the next five years will provide massive opportunities for packaging suppliers, according to a report by Pira International.

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MillerCoors saves $8 million annually with reusable dunnage

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August 15, 2011

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Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce — Packaging Digest, 8/11/2011 As a leading brewer, MillerCoors transports more than half a million loads of beer bottles, cans and other products from its…

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Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) Announces 2012 Executive Committee

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August 8, 2011

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Arlington, VA, August 9, 2011 – The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced its 2012 Executive Committee members today. The new committee includes experienced members of the reusable packaging industry, including…

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Wal-Mart backtracks on RPC-to-paper carton switch

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August 5, 2011

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Don Schrack The Packer (UPDATED COVERAGE, Aug. 5) Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has changed directions yet again in the company’s push to display-ready corrugated cartons from reusable plastic cartons for some…

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Quaker Oats Signs with Wave Reaction

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August 5, 2011

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The Quaker Oats Company, a unit of PepsiCo, Inc., has selected software developer Wave Reaction, Inc, to implement and coordinate a turnkey returnable container tracking solution. Wave Reaction will provide both the software suite and RFID-enabled tracking tags for Quaker assets, as well as tracking hardware installations.

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ORBIS Corporation Targets Truckload Utilization With Introduction of New Grocery Distribution Pallet

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August 4, 2011

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ORBIS Corporation, a manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, announces the introduction of its newest reusable plastic pallet, the 40 x 48” Grocery Distribution Pallet.

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Wave Reaction Releases Website Update Featuring Application Tour

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August 3, 2011

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August 2nd, 2011 – Galena, IL – Software developer Wave Reaction, Inc, announced today the release of several high-level updates to their website, www.wavereaction.com. The redesigned website features illustrated RFID…

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Member Spotlight: Phil Davis, Senior Fresh Supply Chain Manager, The Kroger Company; and Member of the 2011 RPA Board of Directors

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July 26, 2011

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RPA Board member Phil Davis, Senior Fresh Supply Chain Manager, The Kroger Company shares with RPA’s News and Views his thoughts on reusable packaging for one of the nation’s largest retail grocery chains with $82 billion in yearly sales. Kroger operates over 3,200 grocery and convenience stores in 37 states.

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Buckhorn(R) Inc. Acquires Reusable Plastic Container for Cheese Market

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July 20, 2011

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Buckhorn Inc., a leading provider of reusable plastic packaging systems, today announced it has acquired tooling assets and intellectual property from Material Improvements L.P. for a new reusable plastic container used in producing, shipping, storing and processing bulk natural cheese. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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RPA Names New Marketing Communications Committee Chair

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July 20, 2011

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The RPA announced the appointment of Hillary Femal, Director of Marketing, IFCO Systems as the new Chairperson of the RPA Marketing and Communications Committee.

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