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RPA Conducts Asset Loss Survey

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April 29, 2011

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The RPA Asset Loss Working Group is conducting an industry survey to help us identify the average annual loss of reusable assets by industry sector. Asset loss presents a significant market risk for reusable transport packaging manufacturers and users. To help us address this issue the RPA is undertaking several initiatives to help us to better address the underlying issues and identify solutions which could help mitigate losses by our customers.

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Weighing the Benefits and Complexities of Reusable Packaging

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April 21, 2011

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Many companies are reaping the financial and environmental benefits of incorporating reusable packaging solutions into their supply chain. However, every supply chain is different and this requires that a company identify and measure its own unique factors to determine whether reusables are the right solution.

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Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®

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April 6, 2011

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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March for the 20th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 22nd consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®.

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MHIA Releases Results of Sustainability Study During ProMat 2011

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April 4, 2011

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The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) released the results of a recent research study on “Sustainability in Warehousing, Distribution and Manufacturing” during ProMat’s Sustainability Educational Track on March 23 in Chicago. According to the report, 48% of respondents currently have a sustainability initiative underway and 88% say that sustainability will be of even greater importance over the next 18-14 months.

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Brambles ready to complete IFCO acquisition

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March 28, 2011

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Australian logistics firm Brambles Ltd has announced that it has received final approval from the United States authorities to proceed with its A$1.24-billion acquisition of plastic container pooling service IFCO Systems NV.

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US Rigid Bulk Packaging Market demand to reach US$6.7 bln in 2015

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March 18, 2011

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Demand for rigid bulk packaging is projected to reach US$6.7 bln in 2015, as per Reportlinker. Increases will accelerate from the performance of the 2005-2010 period, reflecting improved manufacturing output as the US economy rebounds from the recession that began in December 2007.

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AZ Bill seeks to rein in burgeoning business of pallet theft

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March 10, 2011

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The Arizona legislature passed House Bill 2168, last week and is awaiting action in the Senate. HB 2168 would require companies buying more than 10 plastic or wood bulk-merchandise containers to record the name, addresses and telephone number of the seller, a description of the purchase and the license-plate number of the vehicle used to deliver the containers. Companies would also have to confirm the identity of the seller with a government-issued ID.

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M&As: Deal or no deal?

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January 26, 2011

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Several M&A pros contacted recently by Plastics News observed the market strengthening in the second half of 2010 — with distressed deals being replaced by quality ones — and said that they expect this trend of more and better deals to continue on into 2011.

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Packaging sector should expect slow growth in 2011

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November 12, 2010

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Having survived the economic recession, North American packaging companies should not expect major growth in 2011, two industry watchers said at the recent Pack Expo trade show in Chicago.

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Study proves ‘green’ credentials of plastic crates

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October 12, 2010

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Chep Australia’s returnable plastic crate (RPC) system for produce has proven its sustainability credentials, delivering customers outstanding environmental performance as well as functionality and financial value in the supply chain.

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