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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The introduction of the Ultra Pallet® into the manufacturing processes of Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) Colombia has brought important cost-saving benefits and enhanced the overall efficiency of its operations. The company…
Sainsbury’s says it has achieved a UK first as the first retailer to recycle its old reusable crates into more efficient new ones, made completely from recycled material from its old crates. About 2 million old crates are being ground into plastic flakes as part of the process
Buckhorn Inc., a leading provider of reusable plastic packaging and material handling systems, is expanding its series of BN4845 extra-duty bulk boxes. Originally, the box was designed in 25” and 34” heights (Model Numbers: BN484525 and BN454534). Buckhorn is now introducing 7” and 10” extension rings that can be added in any combination to those boxes.
The 5 Step Supply Chain Optimization Process helps deliver winning reusable packaging applications, says Norm Kukuk, VP Marketing & New Product Development for ORBIS Corporation. ORBIS has honed the approach over time, and it now has become central to the way that the company looks at any particular reusable packaging project.
Greg Gorski, VP Corporate Operations with TOSCA Ltd., has broad experience in the returnable packaging, agri-business, renewable bio diesel, and consumer products industries. Greg is also a member of the RPA Board of Directors.
ORBIS Corporation, an international manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, has introduced a new line of plastic display pallets that allow marketers an easy and attractive transport-to-floor solution for in-aisle or end-of-aisle displays.
In spite of being widely deployed in Europe, vendors say the sleeve pack remains an underutilized opportunity on the North American material handling scene, with its benefits not yet fully communicated. PackagingRevolution.net recently met with Stefan Hoedt, Vice President of CON-Pearl NA, who filled us in on some of the benefits and other details about the sleeve pack.
– International Contract Molding, LLC (ICM) launches new Collapsible Tote to expand its reusable packaging portfolio. The tote’s collapsible design optimizes shipping and storage costs when empty. Equipped with an access door, the Collapsible Tote allows for easy contact with materials. Additionally, the container is designed to be compatible with robot retrieval systems also known as “pick and place” systems.
Food News International published a white paper by RPA member Polymer Solutions that details the unsuspecting ways that harmful pathogens some times enter the food processing area via material handling items
PECO Pallet, Inc. was recently awarded two sustainability awards by leading industry publications. PECO was named a “Top Green Provider” by Food Logistics magazine, which recognizes companies who are enhancing sustainability within the food and beverage industry. PECO was also honored by the editors of Inbound Logistics as a 2014 Green Supply Chain (G75) partner, in recognition of the company’s sustainable supply chain, logistics, and transportation practices. PECO Pallet is profiled in the June issues of both publications.