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RPA Conducts Asset Loss Survey

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April 29, 2011

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The RPA Asset Loss Working Group is conducting an industry survey to help us identify the average annual loss of reusable assets by industry sector. Asset loss presents a significant market risk for reusable transport packaging manufacturers and users. To help us address this issue the RPA is undertaking several initiatives to help us to better address the underlying issues and identify solutions which could help mitigate losses by our customers.

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Schoeller Arca Systems to begin injection molding pallets in Arizona

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April 28, 2011

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Plastic pallet supplier Schoeller Arca Systems is setting up a production plant in Goodyear, Ariz., to supply a major customer active on the U.S. West Coast.

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Wave Reaction Introduces Standard Edition of “Hands-Free Supply Chain” Tracking Software

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April 26, 2011

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Software developer Wave Reaction, Inc, announced today the release of the Standard Edition of the “Hands-Free Supply Chain,” an integrated hardware-agnostic tracking solution for returnable assets.

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Weighing the Benefits and Complexities of Reusable Packaging

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April 21, 2011

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Many companies are reaping the financial and environmental benefits of incorporating reusable packaging solutions into their supply chain. However, every supply chain is different and this requires that a company identify and measure its own unique factors to determine whether reusables are the right solution.

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RPA Continues Growth Momentum: Adds Two New Members, Sells Out Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO

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April 20, 2011

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The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) continues to build on its membership growth and industry impact. Today, the RPA announced the addition of two new members and a sell-out Reusable Packaging Pavilion for PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Since the beginning of the year, 11 new members have joined the growing association.

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RPA Calls for Member Presentations

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April 19, 2011

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The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) today announced a call for presentations from its member companies to promote the benefits of adopting reusable packaging solutions in end user supply chains. Papers must be submitted to RPA by May 15th to be reviewed for inclusion in the Choose Reusables Conference program at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, September 26 – 28.

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Composite Technologies Corporation Joins RPA

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April 18, 2011

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RPA President Jerry Welcome announced that Composite Technologies Corporation (CTC) has joined the association. Located in Dayton, OH, CTC manufacturers pallets and other products from recycled materials.

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Reusable packaging company, TOSCA LTD., welcomed into Green Tier Program

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April 13, 2011

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced today that TOSCA LTD., a Green Bay-based business that manages and services pools of returnable containers, has joined the Green Tier ranks of Wisconsin companies committed to exceeding the standards for environmental regulations.

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Strategic Value in Supply Chain Evident at Meeting of European Supply Chain Professionals

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April 12, 2011

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Insightful observations made by Michael Burkett, Managing Vice President, Gartner after attending the recent Extended Supply Chain conference in London

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World-Leading Glass Fiber Reinforcements Producer Owens Corning Announces Winners of the Composite App Challenge

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April 7, 2011

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Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), a leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems and residential and commercial building materials, announced the winners of the company’s Composite App Challenge, a global competition to find new applications for composite materials. RPA member Lomold won for a collapsible glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite pallet box that is light, strong and recyclable.

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