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October 26, 2011

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Jon Kalin of Rehrig Pacific was recognized for his many contributions to the RPA during his tenure as Chairman of the Board in 2010. He was recognized during the RPA’s Board of Directors Meeting on Oct. 26.

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October 11, 2011

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As a global market leader in the field of plastic packaging systems, Schoeller Arca Systems (SAS) is committed to helping customers reduce their overall logistical costs and use returnable packaging to enhance their brands.

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September 29, 2011

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— Alpha Baking, a national distributor of fresh and frozen breads, rolls and buns with four plants and multiple depots across the United States, is testing a fully integrated asset tracking solution to determine its effectiveness in reducing bakery tray loss. Prior to the pilot, Alpha Baking, based in Chicago, experienced significant tray loss each year, with no visibility to where the loss was occurring. It partnered with The Kennedy Group and ORBIS Corporation to conduct a 9-month pilot using radio-frequency identification tag (RFID) technology to track trays and determine areas of tray loss within their supply chain.

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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June 28, 2011

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ORBIS Corporation, a manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, today announces it has received approval from Factory Mutual Insurance (FM) for a new fire-retardant material, free of deca-bromine, for use in its family of FM-approved, fire retardant pallets.

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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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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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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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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.

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.