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September 10, 2014

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ORBIS Corporation, an international 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 non-halogenated fire-retardant material, for use in its family of FM-approved, fire retardant pallets. Effective immediately, ORBIS will offer this FM-approved halogen-free (HF) material in more than 18 pallets. Included among those are the 40 x 48 HF RackoCell® Pallet, which can edge-rack up to 2,200 lbs in the 40 inch direction in ambient temperatures.

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September 4, 2014

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Cathay Pacific Airways and CHEP Aerospace Solutions, the leading independent provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) and galley cart services, have signed a five – year renewable agreement for the supply and management of ULDs and pallet
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September 3, 2014

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CHEP Pallecon Solutions North America, the container pooling company formerly known as CAPS, is proud to unveil their new website at www.cheppallecon.com. Built to house content specific to shipping container rental solutions in North America, this website is a branch of their parent company’s website, www.chep.com.

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September 2, 2014

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PTM recently closed negotiations with Heineken Mexico to accomplish the introduction of plastic pallets in its 6 plants. This means they will stop using wooden pallets, replacing them with PTM´s Ultra Pallet®.

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August 20, 2014

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Polymer Logistics next generation of produce pallets has just been launched and is set to challenge its wooden pallet rival head on. Targeted to be a real alternative to wood, Polymer Logistics have engineered the new pallet to deliver not only flexibility in load carrying and space saving, but also cost savings in the supply chain

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August 19, 2014

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Sessions presented by end-users, thought leaders, and suppliers Arlington, VA, August 18, 2014 – The Reusable Packaging Association is staging its popular education forum – the Reusables Learning Center (RLC)…

The Craemer Group, a leading manufacturer of high-quality plastic pallets is set to strengthen its U.S. activities by showcasing its innovative and extensive product port-folio in the RPA Pavilion at Pack Expo Chicago 2014 for the first time (booth 6857).

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August 14, 2014

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Standardization to make its operating and logistics processes more efficient is one of the key factors behind the decision of Coca Cola FEMSA (KOF) Central America to replace its wooden pallets with PTM’s plastic Ultra Pallet®.

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August 13, 2014

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Whether a company manufactures washers, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners or air conditioners, Amatech’s green, reusable packaging can help them control inventory, reduce product waste and become more efficient. For more than twenty years, Amatech has been designing, prototyping and manufacturing customized packaging solutions for the appliance industry using sustainable product packaging, racks and containers.

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August 8, 2014

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ORBIS Corporation, an international manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, has launched the FP403, the newest addition to the FliPak product line of plastic containers and totes. The FP403 tote offers generous internal capacity for all types of products in the apparel, home goods and general merchandise industries– while cutting unnecessary transportation costs.