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New rules aim to stop theft of plastic pallets

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June 1, 2011

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A new state law tak­ing effect this sum­mer is designed to help track down peo­ple who steal plas­tic pal­lets — the type of deliv­ery trays often left unat­tended behind stores. Begin­ning July 20, there will be new Ari­zona restric­tions on any firm in the busi­ness of recy­cling, shred­ding, reselling or destroy­ing plas­tic pallets.

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US demand for pallets to rise 6.1% annually through 2015

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May 31, 2011

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According to the latest study of the pallet market by the Freedonia Group the US demand for pallets is forecast to rise 6.1 percent per year to 1.3 billion pallets in 2015, valued at $15 billion. This pace will represent a rebound from the 2005- 2010 period, when demand fell 4.5 percent annually, reflecting the decline in manufacturers’ shipments between 2007 and 2009 and only the partial rebound through 2010. Through 2015, pallet demand gains will be driven by an expected advance in manufacturers’ shipments from their low 2010 base.

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Using reusables to their max

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May 30, 2011

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Many companies are reaping the financial and environmental benefits of using reusable packaging. But every supply chain is different, so companies must identify and measure their unique factors to determine whether reusables are the right solution

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Brambles Launches IFCO Integration Website to Provide Continuous Updates to Key Stakeholders

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May 4, 2011

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ORLANDO, Fla. & HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Brambles is pleased to introduce www.globalrpcpalletsolutions.com, a resource for the most current information regarding its integration of IFCO Systems, the international logistics service provider it acquired…

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Driscoll Strawberry Associates Pursues Environmental Impact Benefits from CHEP Pallet Pool Program

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May 4, 2011

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Driscoll Strawberry Associates, the world’s leading producer of fresh berries, is further advancing its environmental initiatives through a unique partnership with CHEP, an industry leader in pallet and container pooling solutions.

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Schoeller Arca Systems to begin injection molding pallets in Arizona

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April 28, 2011

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Plastic pallet supplier Schoeller Arca Systems is setting up a production plant in Goodyear, Ariz., to supply a major customer active on the U.S. West Coast.

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Composite Technologies Corporation Joins RPA

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April 18, 2011

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RPA President Jerry Welcome announced that Composite Technologies Corporation (CTC) has joined the association. Located in Dayton, OH, CTC manufacturers pallets and other products from recycled materials.

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Myers Industries Launches Material Handling Innovation in Pallet-Sized Reusable Containers

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March 31, 2011

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Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) today announced the launch of a new class of pallet-sized collapsible containers from its industry-leading Buckhorn® brand. The Maximizer™ reusable plastic container, introduced at last week’s ProMat Material Handling Show, received strong interest from material handling professionals in diverse industries as a unique alternative for corrugated bulk containers. Engineered with an integrated pallet, lid and one-piece collapsible sidewalls, the container’s 1,000 lb. capacity and efficient design maximizes productivity, cost savings, safety and sustainability for shipping and storing light-duty dry goods.

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PECO Pallet Acquired by the Pritzker Group

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February 23, 2011

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PECO Pallet Inc. has been acquired by The Pritzker Group, a private investment firm owned and controlled by J.B. Pritzker and Tony Pritzker.
The acquisition provides PECO Pallet with substantial equity capital to fund the company’s continued expansion throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The Pritzker Group is a private investment firm representing Pritzker family interests. Led by Tony Pritzker and J.B. Pritzker, the firm has completed more than 50 transactions, focusing on high-quality, mature, and profitable businesses with value-added products and services, stable-to-high growth profiles, and strong market positions. For more information, please visit www.pritzkergroup.com.

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Lomold USA, LLC joins RPA

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February 22, 2011

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Arlington, VA  February 22, 2011 Lomold USA is the latest pallet manufacturer to join the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA).  Lomold manufacturers pallet and pallet systems utilizing innovative complex 3-dimensional long-glass…

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