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The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is making available content from four informative sessions conducted at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas. The sessions were designed to provide reusable packaging end users with helpful information about implementing and managing reusable products in their supply chains. Presenters included RPA members and supply chain professionals from Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Coca Cola and Alpha Bakery.

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October 27, 2011

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The new DuraGreen Pallet-Pack from RPP Containers offers the best of all worlds — an extraordinary strength-to-weight ratio that allows you to stack thousands of pounds on top of it, an engineered stackability that optimizes space utilization, a 7:1 nesting ratio that slashes shipping and storage costs, yet so lightweight that a single worker can easily and safely maneuver the container — the unit weighs only 60 lbs.

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October 26, 2011

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The nominees for the 2012 RPA Board of Directors represent a wide segment of the supply chain and offer deep experience and leadership in reusables. The candidates were nominated on Oct. 26 by the current Board of Directors to serve two-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2012 and ending Dec. 31, 2014.

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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 19, 2011

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ORBIS Corporation, a leader in sustainable reusable packaging, recently released the new heavy-duty 1000mmx1200mmBulkPak, a plastic collapsible bulk container that reduces return transportation costs and increases warehouse space savings.

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October 19, 2011

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ORBIS Corporation, a manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, today announcedrecent efforts to make the company more sustainable. These environmentally conscious decisions follow the lead ORBIS sets for its customers through its extensive line of sustainable reusable packaging.

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October 17, 2011

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Sanitube A/S of Denmark has become the 15th new member to join the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) in 2011, and is the fifth international company to join, it was announced today by the RPA.

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October 17, 2011

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Leading pallet and Reusable Plastic Container (RPC) management provider IFCO has announced that they are partnering up with Forgotten Harvest, an organization that relieves hunger in the Detroit metropolitan community by rescuing surplus, prepared and perishable food and donating it to emergency food providers.

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October 17, 2011

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Polymer Logistics also announced the expansion of the Crystal Clear Active Lock series of reusable plastic containers (RPC) to include new styles that feature clear end panels for improved merchandising at a value price. The end panels are available with an opening that allows for easier access to the products inside or with a closed panel for bulk item shipping. The Crystal Clear Active Lock series includes various sizes and features a unique easy-to-use assembly and knockdown mechanism that improves productivity in the field and at the store.

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October 11, 2011

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Packaging and shipping displays for trade shows is no small feat for Volkmann, Inc. The company manufactures and displays large pneumatic vacuum conveyors, bag dump stations, unique No-Tip Unloaders and powder handling equipment. When looking for a reusable solution to ship their products after the show they found a unique solution with RPA exhibitor Quick Crate.