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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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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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New Members: CABKA and Quick-Crate Join RPA

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April 6, 2011

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CABKA North America of St. Louis, MO, and Quick-Crate of Greenville, SC are the newest members of the RPA, bringing the total of new members for 2011 to 11. CABKA…

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RPA Providing Content and Conducting Workshops for National “Use Reusables” Campaign

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April 6, 2011

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The Reusable Packaging Association will provide content and conduct a series of nationwide workshops to help businesses replace limited-use transport packaging with more durable and economical reusable alternatives. The workshops are part of the Alameda County public agency StopWaste.Org “Use Reusables” campaign. StopWaste.Org was awarded $499,000 in U.S. EPA grant funding to expand the reach of its current successful campaign to businesses and communities nationwide over the next three years.

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Reusable Packaging: Financial Alternatives and Outsourcing Options

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April 6, 2011

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This article draws on the collective expertise of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) members and associates the term “reusable packaging” to pallets, containers, and dunnage designed for reuse for its original purpose within a B2B supply chain.

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Member Spotlight: An Interview with John Frey, RPA Secretary/Treasurer

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April 6, 2011

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Read the latest News and Views interview with John Frey, TOSCA, RPA Secretary/Treasurer and Board of Director Member

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Myers Industries Launches Material Handling Innovation in Pallet-Sized Reusable Containers

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March 31, 2011

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Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) today announced the launch of a new class of pallet-sized collapsible containers from its industry-leading Buckhorn® brand. The Maximizer™ reusable plastic container, introduced at last week’s ProMat Material Handling Show, received strong interest from material handling professionals in diverse industries as a unique alternative for corrugated bulk containers. Engineered with an integrated pallet, lid and one-piece collapsible sidewalls, the container’s 1,000 lb. capacity and efficient design maximizes productivity, cost savings, safety and sustainability for shipping and storing light-duty dry goods.

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CAPS Launches Iowa Service Center to Manage Growth of Reusable Shipping Container Business

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March 30, 2011

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Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) (www.usecaps.com), proudly announces the opening of its Jesup, IA Service Center. The launch of its newest facility will allow CAPS to support the recent influx of customers shipping and receiving liquid product in the Midwest.

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Steve Marton Named as Interim CEO at iGPS

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March 28, 2011

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Following ongoing rumors that Bob Moore would be or had been replaced as CEO of iGPS, the Pegasus Capital Advisors website is now reporting that Steve Marton of Pegasus is currently serving as interim Chief Executive Officer of iGPS, as reported last week in the Pallet Profile Weekly. Moore is still listed as Chairman of the Board.

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