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Learn more -Packaging Digest By Lisa McTigue Pierce in Pallets on February 13, 2014 Eco Pact aluminum reusable pallets are equipped with an affordable Bluetooth asset tracking system designed to work with…
Cocoa Services West (CSW) in Union City, Calif. did a pilot test of just a few pointGUARD complete package (CP) pallets and quickly found that they eliminated the hassle of dealing with splinters, making for a safer production area.
11 February 2014 Under pinning its commitment to innovation within the field of retail ready packaging Polymer Logistics has launched the world’s first Wood Effect crate. Perfect for stores who…
ORBIS Corporation, a manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, has introduced a 1200mm x 1000mm pallet, sleeve and top cap system. The 1000 x 1200 CS CISC OPTE Bulk provides a bulk packaging solution to store, handle and ship food, beverage, consumer goods and pharmaceutical products.
– The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced its 2014 Executive Committee and Board members today. This is the association’s largest board ever and includes members from two end-user companies, The Kroger Company and Herman Miller. The RPA is the leading trade association dedicated to promoting the expansion and value of reusable packaging systems for greater supply chain efficiencies, increased environmental benefits, and reduced costs.
CHEP Pallecon Solutions North America has recently been recognized for its leadership in technology and supply chain innovation by several industry publications. The company’s credits include being named to Food Logistics tenth annual Top 100 Technology Providers list, as well as winning Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine’s 2013 Green Supply Chain Award.
Reusable Packaging News reports that RPA member Polymer Solutions helped the Coca-Cola Company better package and protect their Coca-Cola Freestyle® beverage dispensers for shipment to restaurants across the United States.
Packaging Revolution reports that Sony has reduced packaging material consumption considerably since adopting reusable containers for the shipment of parts and products
ORBIS Corporation, an international manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, has introduced a new sealed edge technology that creates a more efficient alternative to using a stitched top edge or folded over design on the edges of plastic corrugated sheets used for divider sets that hold automotive parts. The process creates a less sharp, rounded edge—ultimately promoting better safety for both worker and product.
When it comes to moving products such as preforms, closures, granules, textiles and a range of other products, the benefits of the versatile reusable sleeve pack in such applications are just not well enough known in much of the North American market, says Stefan Hoedt, Vice President of CON-Pearl NA. CON-Pearl is looking to create in North America the same sort of presence as it has in Europe, where it is the leading provider of sleeves for reusable sleeve packs.