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RPA member Quick-Crate is built on four generations of practical machining experience. It was the first manufacturer of clip-style crates in the United States, and has been building traditional shipping…

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January 17, 2013

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Amatech, a leading provider of custom designed reusable packaging for a wide range of industries, today announced that it is launching a new marketing initiative to encourage manufacturing and logistic companies to replace corrugated paper boxes and packaging with a more durable returnable packaging that is cleaner, greener and lasts many times longer.

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January 16, 2013

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Hillary Femal, Director of Strategic Market Development, IFCO SYSTEMS, has been elected to the Reusable Packaging Association 2013 Executive Committee. She will serve as secretary/treasurer.

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January 16, 2013

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January 15, 2013, Waste and recycling container maker Otto Environmental Systems North America Inc. has named Robert Engle as CEO. The Charlotte, N.C.-based subsidiary of Otto Industries North America Inc….

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January 2, 2013

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LINPAC Allibert and Schoeller Arca Systems (SAS) have joined together under one name to become the world leader in plastic reusable transit packaging (RTP). The two companies will be rebranded as Schoeller Allibert from January 2013, following the acquisition of LINPAC Allibert by controlling SAS stakeholder One Equity Partners (OEP) nine months ago.

RPA interviews Brian Martin, VP of Remcon Plastics and one of the new members joining RPA in 2012. Before joining Remcon Plastics, Brian Martin worked 14 years in the steel industry with Nucor Steel and Handy & Harman in a variety of positions. Prior to that, he worked for three years with CertainTeed Corporation.

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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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December 13, 2012

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Two dissimilar companies with a common interest in the value of reusables have joined the Reusable Packaging Association, broadening the Association’s reach and expertise.

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December 13, 2012

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CAPS introduces its newest shipping container service center, based in Lowell, Arkansas. Increased customer demand in the central region of the country drove the company’s decision to launch its most recent facility as part of an ongoing national service center network expansion strategy.

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December 3, 2012

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CAPS (www.usecaps.com) proudly announces recent enhancements to its proprietary container tracking software, CAPS-TRAC™, enabling users to capture, store and report on newly added data points. In addition to tracking individual container IDs and contents, customers now have the ability to track critical quality-related data throughout the supply chain including product temperature, weight, safety seal numbers, and more.