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 RPA is actively recruiting end user members to broaden the reach and depth of the Association.
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October 11, 2011
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As a global market leader in the field of plastic packaging systems, Schoeller Arca Systems (SAS) is committed to helping customers reduce their overall logistical costs and use returnable packaging to enhance their brands.
A whole section of the recent Pack Expo trade show was dedicated to member companies of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA). While not dedicated solely to plastics packaging, Jerry Welcome, President and CEO of the RPA, said that more than ever, plastics are a big player in packaging products such as pallets and containers used for shipping large quantities.
The Kennedy Group, in Willoughby, Ohio officially announced the successful acquisition of Label Technique Southeast based in Pensacola, Florida. This is the company’s second strategic acquisition in one year’s time.
RPA Board member Rob Zachrich has been named president of New Concord-based thermoformer Fabri-Form Co. He replaces John W. Knight, the son of the company’s founder, who served 30 years as president.
The Cincinnati-based leading manufacturer, stocking distrbutor and recycler of reusable plastic bulk containers has expanded its premium DuraGreen product line with the new heavy duty DuraGreen 3230 collapsible bulk container
The RPA’s Asset Loss Prevention Committee is exploring ways to help the industry minimize asset loss through education, sharing of best practices and legislation.
Dick DiStasio has been named CEO of Intelligent Global Pooling Systems Co. LLC, a service that rents plastic pallets with embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) tags.
— Alpha Baking, a national distributor of fresh and frozen breads, rolls and buns with four plants and multiple depots across the United States, is testing a fully integrated asset tracking solution to determine its effectiveness in reducing bakery tray loss. Prior to the pilot, Alpha Baking, based in Chicago, experienced significant tray loss each year, with no visibility to where the loss was occurring. It partnered with The Kennedy Group and ORBIS Corporation to conduct a 9-month pilot using radio-frequency identification tag (RFID) technology to track trays and determine areas of tray loss within their supply chain.
RPP Containers of Cincinnati, OH, has joined the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), bringing the total association membership to 45, an increase of 15 new members in 2011.