Skip to main content

Join us at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 29–Oct. 1, for the Reusable Packaging Learning Center, featuring two days of expert-led education on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in transport packaging.

Learn more -

Keep up to date with the latest news about us.

Reusable Packaging Association News

5 Minute Read

October 25, 2013

Posted In

PACK EXPO 2013 was a strong success for the RPA and our 36 member companies that exhibited in the Reusable Packaging Pavilion. During the show, we visited with many members…

David Amatangelo is a problem solver. An engineer by education, he became involved in reusables when an automotive customer for the company he was working for decided to change from expendables to returnables back in 1988. He designed a container that was ultimately patented that allowed his employer to save thousands of square feet of floor space with his unique design.

2 Minute Read

October 24, 2013

Posted In

Cincinnati-based RPP Containers®  has introduced its new DuraGreen® medium-duty collapsible bulk container. RPP Containers is a stocking distributor and manufacturer of reusable bulk pckaging,  serving industrial and commercial markets throughout…

1 Minute Read

October 23, 2013

Posted In

Packaging Revolution took a look at the latest offering by CHEP: the 40 x24 half pallet. “Globally, CHEP issues around 100 million half pallets annually – so it seems reasonable that there might be some interest in the United States as well – especially given the growing trend toward in-store promotions and display pallets that act to boost sales while reducing touch labor at retail.”

3 Minute Read

October 15, 2013

Posted In

The University of Guelph, Ontario Agricultural College recently completed a study on the sanitary status of delivered reusable plastic containers at five fresh produce packing operations in Ontario and Quebec….

2 Minute Read

October 14, 2013

Posted In

RPA Member Expanding Nationwide Elkhart, IN, October 10, 2013: Worldwide Foam, Ltd. is having their grand opening for the Texas servicing branch in October 2013. The newest of Worldwide Foam…

6 Minute Read

September 25, 2013

Posted In

The Reusable Packaging Association is proud to announce that Finelite is the winner of the Reusable Packaging Association’s second annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award. The winner was announced at the RPA Networking Reception at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas.

Buckhorn Inc., a leading provider of reusable plastic packaging
and material handling systems, is introducing a new 32” x 30” industry standard bulk box at this year’s
PACK EXPO.

3 Minute Read

September 19, 2013

Posted In

Intertape Polymer Group® Inc. (“IPG®” or the “Company”), a leading North American manufacturer of tapes and films, is proud to announce their new and improved B2B Customer Center available with a host of new electronic capabilities with the goal of making the user experience easy, convenient and complete.

1 Minute Read

September 12, 2013

Posted In

Monday, September 23, 2013 from 5-7pm. Room S-222 (2nd level of South Building). Free food and drinks. Win a gift certificate to a Las Vegas restaurant. Welcome new members. Network with your peers. Recognition of Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award Winner.