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December 23, 2011

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ORBIS Corporation, North America’s leader in sustainable reusable packaging, announced today that is has completed the acquisition of Cartonplast LLC’s interest in the CORBI Plastics joint venture. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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December 21, 2011

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The membership of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has approved its Board of Directors for 2012. The eight Board members will contribute their expertise and experience to help the Association further its mission of promoting the value and expansion of reusable packaging systems. The can¬di¬dates will serve two-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2012 and ending Dec. 31, 2014.

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December 9, 2011

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Switching from disposable transport packaging materials to reusable alternatives can improve corporate efficiency and environmental performance.

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December 6, 2011

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JSP International, a provider of environmentally-responsible packaging solutions, has joined the Reusable Packaging Association.

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November 21, 2011

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The supply chain for moving produce from field to supermarket has become so efficient and far reaching that consumers take for granted the availability of previously-hard-to-find produce year round in their grocery stores. Moving these highly perishable items long distances with minimum spoilage requires a fast moving and sophisticated supply chain.

An interview with RPA Board Member Rob Zachrich the new President of Fabri-Form Company a manufacturer of thermoformed plastic products for logistics (custom packaging, pallets, sleeve packs), work-in-process (totes, trays and freezer spacers) and for end products (custom components).

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November 18, 2011

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CABKAN is a reinforced plastic material developed by Cabka, supplier of one-way and reusable plastic pallets in St. Louis, MO. It has been created especially for manufacturing heavy-duty plastic pallets.

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November 15, 2011

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Rehrig Pacific Company, a leading manufacturer of reusable packaging systems; plastic pallets; reusable transport and distribution crates; and carts and containers for grocery retail, material handling, food and beverage, agriculture, and recycling and waste industries is pleased to introduce its new solid plastic divider sheet for the rigid-container industry.

As the value of plastics and other materials used to create reusable packaging increases, more and more manufacturers are dealing with reusable asset theft. Food Manufacturing spoke with Bob Klimko, chairman of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), about the growth of the problem and how companies can prevent asset theft.

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October 28, 2011

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Septodont, a provider of quality materials for the dental profession, has purchased reusable containers from Anwood Logistics Systems to help reduce product damage during cross-Atlantic shipments.