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New rules aim to stop theft of plastic pallets

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June 1, 2011

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A new state law tak­ing effect this sum­mer is designed to help track down peo­ple who steal plas­tic pal­lets — the type of deliv­ery trays often left unat­tended behind stores. Begin­ning July 20, there will be new Ari­zona restric­tions on any firm in the busi­ness of recy­cling, shred­ding, reselling or destroy­ing plas­tic pallets.

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Position Is Everything: Rising Transport Costs Make Pallet Logistics More Critical for Success

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June 1, 2011

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Pallet pooling experts discuss the challenges and importance of pallet management and logistics to properly administer a program and keep customer satisfaction at a high level. Discussion of pallet availability problems at iGPS.

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What’s driving sustainable packaging development?

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June 1, 2011

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Two primary drivers have been identified by a Pira Intl. poll for sustainable packaging development, and both start with the consumers. During a recent poll of a survey of key players across the global packaging value chain, Pira Intl. found that an overwhelming 79 percent of respondents said that consumer awareness of environmental issues and new material developments are the most important drivers in the development of sustainable packaging, as growth drivers. The growth drivers’ specific terminology used in the poll was ‘Increased exposure of consumers to environmental issues’ and ‘Advances in materials technology.”

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US demand for pallets to rise 6.1% annually through 2015

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May 31, 2011

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According to the latest study of the pallet market by the Freedonia Group the US demand for pallets is forecast to rise 6.1 percent per year to 1.3 billion pallets in 2015, valued at $15 billion. This pace will represent a rebound from the 2005- 2010 period, when demand fell 4.5 percent annually, reflecting the decline in manufacturers’ shipments between 2007 and 2009 and only the partial rebound through 2010. Through 2015, pallet demand gains will be driven by an expected advance in manufacturers’ shipments from their low 2010 base.

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Using reusables to their max

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May 30, 2011

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Many companies are reaping the financial and environmental benefits of using reusable packaging. But every supply chain is different, so companies must identify and measure their unique factors to determine whether reusables are the right solution

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Brambles Launches IFCO Integration Website to Provide Continuous Updates to Key Stakeholders

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May 4, 2011

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ORLANDO, Fla. & HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Brambles is pleased to introduce www.globalrpcpalletsolutions.com, a resource for the most current information regarding its integration of IFCO Systems, the international logistics service provider it acquired…

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Driscoll Strawberry Associates Pursues Environmental Impact Benefits from CHEP Pallet Pool Program

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May 4, 2011

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Driscoll Strawberry Associates, the world’s leading producer of fresh berries, is further advancing its environmental initiatives through a unique partnership with CHEP, an industry leader in pallet and container pooling solutions.

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Trends in meat, poultry and seafood packaging

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May 4, 2011

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Food Production Daily By Rory Harrington, 04-May-2011 An ongoing shift to case ready packaging and the growth of value-added features in packs are two factors forecast to boost US demand…

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IFCO Introduces New RPCs for Bananas, Berries and Eggs

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May 3, 2011

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IFCO SYSTEMS is pleased to introduce three new additions to its existing portfolio of reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for three different commodities: bananas; eggs; and strawberries. Each of the new containers was specifically designed to meet the unique needs of its respective product, ensuring higher quality at the retail store and greater supply chain efficiencies. These new RPCs are current examples of how IFCO creates value by providing innovative returnable transport packaging solutions to retailers.

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StopWaste.Org Wins $499K EPA Grant to Take “Use Reusables” National

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May 2, 2011

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Alameda County public agency StopWaste.Org has been awarded $499,000 in U.S. EPA grant funding to expand the reach of their successful “Use Reusables” campaign (www.usereusables.com) to businesses and communities nationwide, over the next three years.

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