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 -IFCO, the global leader in Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs), has announced that Fred Heptinstall has been appointed Senior Vice President, Global Business Development and that Dan Walsh will succeed him as President of the North American business.
“Looking for a way to make your supply chain more efficient? You might want to consider reusable packaging. Reusable packaging includes pallets, racks, bulk containers, bins, dollies, handheld containers, and dunnage typically made from durable materials such as plastic, wood, and metal.
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…
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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.
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…
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.”
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….
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…
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.