ORBIS RPM collaborates with Today IT to customize and deploy software that offers visibility of packaging throughout the global supply chain
The “Use Reusables” campaign, led by public agency Stopwaste.Org, has released its second round of grant funding for organizations that are planning to incorporate reusable packaging into their transportation and distribution systems. Eligible projects include those that replace single- or limited-use packaging with durable pallets, totes or bins, reusable pallet wrap or other packaging solutions that significantly reduce expendable packaging.
CABKA GmbH, Germany, and IPS – Innova Packaging Systems NV, Belgium, are to merge under the umbrella of the newly founded CABKA Group, as announced recently by the CEOs of both companies, Gat Ramon, Jacques Vanmoortel and Richard Metzler. Until a joint brand is announced, the CABKA and IPS labels will remain intact.
LEWISBINS+, a subsidiary of ORBIS Corporation, the leader in sustainable reusable packaging, has added new containers to the Stack-N-Nest product line. Ideal for parts washing applications, the new ventilated Stack-N-Nest containers offer a number of benefits
Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) was recently named one of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2012 Green Supply Chain Award winners. This announcement marks the third time CAPS has been named to the prestigious list among other recipients recognized for their efforts in providing environmentally friendly solutions to customers across a range of industries.
The “Use Reusables” campaign, led by public agency Stopwaste.Org, has awarded $79,500 in grant funding to help six businesses replace limited-life transport packaging materials with durable, reusable alternatives, on a pilot project basis. The grantees are non-profit MedShare (San Leandro, CA), Tesla Motors (Fremont, CA), Veritable Vegetable (San Francisco, CA), America’s Best Coffee Roasting Company (Oakland, CA), Straus Family Creamery (Petaluma, CA) and Shin Shin Foods (Portland, OR).
Rehrig Pacific Company, a leading manufacturer of reusable transport packaging systems including plastic pallets, distribution and display crates, and carts and containers for grocery retail, pharma, material handling, food and beverage, agriculture, and recycling and waste industries, and Intelleflex, a leading provider of on-demand data visibility for cold chain asset management, today announced a strategic solution partnership to improve the quality and traceability of temperature-sensitive products in the cold supply chain.
Buckhorn Inc., a leading provider of reusable plastic packaging and material handling systems, is introducing a collapsible 60-gallon plastic drum at this year’s Pack Expo®. The patent pending drum is recyclable and is designed specifically for the food, powder and liquid handling markets.
At Pack Expo 2012, ORBIS Corporation, the leader in sustainable reusable packaging, will host a Global Trends in Reusable Packaging Panel, and share the company’s latest innovations in reusable packaging programs and products that offer stark benefits for customers.
(www.usecaps.com), announced today its plans to present for the third consecutive year as part of the Reusable Packaging Association’s (RPA) conference series at PACK EXPO 2012. Implementing Asset Tracking – It’s Easier than You Think, is the latest in the educational series presented by CAPS’ Executives, Drew Merrill and Keith Schall.