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Learn more -Huge growth in demand for retail-ready packs (RRP) over the next five years will provide massive opportunities for packaging suppliers, according to a report by Pira International.
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce — Packaging Digest, 8/11/2011 As a leading brewer, MillerCoors transports more than half a million loads of beer bottles, cans and other products from its…
Arlington, VA, August 9, 2011 – The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced its 2012 Executive Committee members today. The new committee includes experienced members of the reusable packaging industry, including…
Don Schrack The Packer (UPDATED COVERAGE, Aug. 5) Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has changed directions yet again in the company’s push to display-ready corrugated cartons from reusable plastic cartons for some…
The Quaker Oats Company, a unit of PepsiCo, Inc., has selected software developer Wave Reaction, Inc, to implement and coordinate a turnkey returnable container tracking solution. Wave Reaction will provide both the software suite and RFID-enabled tracking tags for Quaker assets, as well as tracking hardware installations.
ORBIS Corporation, a manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, announces the introduction of its newest reusable plastic pallet, the 40 x 48” Grocery Distribution Pallet.
August 2nd, 2011 – Galena, IL – Software developer Wave Reaction, Inc, announced today the release of several high-level updates to their website, www.wavereaction.com. The redesigned website features illustrated RFID…
RPA Board member Phil Davis, Senior Fresh Supply Chain Manager, The Kroger Company shares with RPA’s News and Views his thoughts on reusable packaging for one of the nation’s largest retail grocery chains with $82 billion in yearly sales. Kroger operates over 3,200 grocery and convenience stores in 37 states.
Buckhorn Inc., a leading provider of reusable plastic packaging systems, today announced it has acquired tooling assets and intellectual property from Material Improvements L.P. for a new reusable plastic container used in producing, shipping, storing and processing bulk natural cheese. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The RPA announced the appointment of Hillary Femal, Director of Marketing, IFCO Systems as the new Chairperson of the RPA Marketing and Communications Committee.