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.
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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.
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Based on the success of PACKEXPO 2010, RPA members have been quick to reserve their spaces in the Reusable Packaging Pavilion for PACK EXPO 2011 in Las Vegas. Twenty-one suppliers of services and solutions for reusable packaging will exhibit in our sold out 5,000 square foot pavilion.
CABKA North America of St. Louis, MO, and Quick-Crate of Greenville, SC are the newest members of the RPA, bringing the total of new members for 2011 to 11. CABKA…
Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson and Waste Management are among the companies founding a technical coalition to develop recycling and packaging innovations for medical products.
The Reusable Packaging Association will provide content and conduct a series of nationwide workshops to help businesses replace limited-use transport packaging with more durable and economical reusable alternatives. The workshops are part of the Alameda County public agency StopWaste.Org “Use Reusables” campaign. StopWaste.Org was awarded $499,000 in U.S. EPA grant funding to expand the reach of its current successful campaign to businesses and communities nationwide over the next three years.
This article draws on the collective expertise of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) members and associates the term “reusable packaging” to pallets, containers, and dunnage designed for reuse for its original purpose within a B2B supply chain.
Read the latest News and Views interview with John Frey, TOSCA, RPA Secretary/Treasurer and Board of Director Member
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®.
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.
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.
Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) (www.usecaps.com), proudly announces the opening of its Jesup, IA Service Center. The launch of its newest facility will allow CAPS to support the recent influx of customers shipping and receiving liquid product in the Midwest.