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 -Rehrig Pacific Logistics (RPL), a leader in reusable packaging services and solutions including asset management and exchange, reverse logistics, and recycling and sustainability services, announced the launch of its newest business venture, Rehrig Bulk Pooling Services (Rehrig BPS).
As part of its ongoing effort to build stronger working relationships with other key industry associations, the Reusable Packaging Association will host a Reusables Conference at the new MODEX show in Atlanta, GA, February 6 – 8, 2012. Register online.
Last month, more stolen trademark plastic products with an estimated value of $250,000.00 were recovered by deputies with the Industrial Plastic Theft Task Force, Industry Sheriff’s Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
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December 27, 2011
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RPA’s Marketing and Communications Chairperson and new Board member Hillary Femal, IFCO Systems is interviewed for this member spotlight.
Reduce, reuse, recycle. These have been the three legs of the stool called sustainable packaging for about as long as I can remember. But these days it seems that only two of the three—reduce and recycle—are talked about all that much. So it’s refreshing to see recent reports confirming that reusable containers are alive and well.
As part of its ongoing effort to build stronger working relationships with other key industry associations, the Reusable Packaging Association will host a Reusables Conference at the new MODEX show in Atlanta, GA, February 6 – 8, 2012.
The Postal Service has issued an all-points bulletin for the apprehension of its delivery tubs and pallets, no questions asked. The Postal Service spent nearly $50 million last year to replace equipment that has gone missing. Because of the financial crisis the USPS currently faces, it is a serious issue, and it can ill afford any kind of unnecessary expense. The equipment is clearly postal property and the agency wants it back.
According to a recent reader survey pallets are the foundation of the materials handling industry. Here’s why they are important to readers.
The Kennedy Group, in Willoughby, Ohio officially announced the successful acquisition of Label Technique Southeast based in Pensacola, Florida. This is the company’s second strategic acquisition in one year’s time.
The RPA’s Asset Loss Prevention Committee is exploring ways to help the industry minimize asset loss through education, sharing of best practices and legislation.