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December 17, 2012

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For the third consecutive year, the RPA sponsored an educational track at PACK EXPO, providing an opportunity to educate attendees about the benefits of reusables in general as well as promote reusable transport packaging services and products. The presentations are now posted in the RPA’s online content library

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November 30, 2012

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In early October the Board of the Reusable Packaging Association adopted a new long-range Strategic Plan. The plan was developed to deliver more benefits to current and potential members while also advancing the reusable packaging industry.

“I make it a point to come here every year”. We heard this comment repeatedly from attendees who stopped at the RPA booth within the Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO in Chicago. The Pavilion, which was home to 26 RPA members, has become a recognized and must-see stop for PACK EXPO attendees who are interested in reusable packaging and solutions.

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October 29, 2012

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Herman Miller Inc. is the winner of the Reusable Packaging Association’s first annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award. The winner was announced and the award was presented at PACK EXPO in Chicago. Herman Miller won the award for using reusable packaging for the shipping and handling of a component on a chair assembly line, saving the company $46,000 annually in material and labor.

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October 5, 2012

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The Reusable Packaging Association is hosting 5 information conference sessions at PACK EXPO Oct 29 – 31. Sessions are geared new all levels of reusable packaging users.

Cabka provides process reliability with cost-efficient and ecological storage and transport logistics

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September 19, 2012

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Arlington, Va, September 18, 2012 – The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is offering a comprehensive educational series at PACK EXPO, presenting six sessions on topics ranging from intelligent shipping to…

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June 15, 2012

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Beverage-makers employ a variety of methods to get their products from the manufacturer or distributor into the retailers. But an otherwise smooth cycle can reach a speed bump when companies look for solutions that create less waste than one-way disposable delivery options.

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March 26, 2012

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Much of the reusable packaging in the supply chain is utilized internally, from one business to another, says Mike Hachtman, board chairman of the Reusable Packaging Association. But the strongest growth is found in retail because companies see the value in it.

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January 30, 2012

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Since its inception in 1999 as the Reusable Pallet and Container Coalition (RPCC), the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has steadily expanded its membership, resources and expertise, strengthening its position as the industry’s recognized leading source and voice for the adoption of reusable packaging systems across all industries.