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August 3, 2011

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August 2nd, 2011 – Galena, IL – Software developer Wave Reaction, Inc, announced today the release of several high-level updates to their website, www.wavereaction.com. The redesigned website features illustrated RFID…

RPA Board member Phil Davis, Senior Fresh Supply Chain Manager, The Kroger Company shares with RPA’s News and Views his thoughts on reusable packaging for one of the nation’s largest retail grocery chains with $82 billion in yearly sales. Kroger operates over 3,200 grocery and convenience stores in 37 states.

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July 20, 2011

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Buckhorn Inc., a leading provider of reusable plastic packaging systems, today announced it has acquired tooling assets and intellectual property from Material Improvements L.P. for a new reusable plastic container used in producing, shipping, storing and processing bulk natural cheese. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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July 20, 2011

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The RPA announced the appointment of Hillary Femal, Director of Marketing, IFCO Systems as the new Chairperson of the RPA Marketing and Communications Committee.

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July 15, 2011

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Douglas Machines of Clearwater, FL has joined the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), bringing the total of new members for 2011 to 13.

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July 11, 2011

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ORBIS Corporation, a leading manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, designed its 40 x 48 Stack’R pallet with versatility that allows customers to use it in both stacking and lightweight racking applications.

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July 1, 2011

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reLogistics Services, LLC is the newest member of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), bringing the total of new members for 2011 to 12.

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June 28, 2011

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ORBIS Corporation, a 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 fire-retardant material, free of deca-bromine, for use in its family of FM-approved, fire retardant pallets.

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June 28, 2011

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According to a recent report in Plastics News, Plastic pallet maker Trienda, well known as a supplier of plastic pallets to USPS and more recently as the supplier to Schoeller Arca Systems of iGPS top pallet decks, has been sold.

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June 20, 2011

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ORBIS Corporation, a manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, announces the introduction of its newestreusable bulk containers, the HDMC4845 BulkPak. The HDMC4845 is available in two heights: 27” and 34”.