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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Australian logistics firm Brambles Ltd has announced that it has received final approval from the United States authorities to proceed with its A$1.24-billion acquisition of plastic container pooling service IFCO Systems NV.
Arlington, VA March 25, 2011 The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) today announced that Amatech/Polycel, Inc., of Erie, PA has become its newest member company. Amatech/Polycel manufactures custom-designed, reusable, collapsible corrugated…
RPA committees are very busy on a number of projects designed to add value to our association. Some of these projects are ongoing activities and some are special projects that are designed to allow working teams to come together and complete tasks in a shorter timeframe. Following is a summary of committee activities:
Within just a few short months, we have almost sold out our allotted space in the RPA Reusable Packaging Pavilion for PACK EXPO, Las Vegas. This year’s Pavilion will be even larger and more impactful than our exhibit in 2010, which was a huge success by all accounts. Participating members reported that they had increased traffic and visibility by being a member of the Pavilion.
RPA’s newest members in 2011 include: Monoflo International; Fitzmark, Inc, Lomold USA, Millwood, Inc., Polymer Solutions Inc., Anwood Logistics Systems Company Ltd (ALSCO), Coroplast, Inc., Wave Reaction and Amatech/Polycel, Inc. “The addition of these respected companies is a great start for membership for 2011,” says Jerry Welcome, President, RPA. “We look forward to them sharing their insights and experiences with the RPA membership.”
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RPA is beginning a new monthly series of guest interviews with top industry executives from RPA member companies to discuss their insights and perspectives on the reusable packaging industry and the role of RPA in today’s reusable business. Our first guest interview is with Mike Hachtman, Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development at IFCO SYSTEMS N.A., INC. in Houston, TX.
Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) proudly announces that its CEO, Robert Wiedmaier, was recently recognized as a 2011 Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. For the second consecutive year, Mr. Wiedmaier is featured among the list of executive thought leaders working to advance the supply chain.
Brambles Limited is pleased to announce it has acquired Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS), a USA-based provider of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and automotive containers, for US$16.4 million.
RPA is pleased to welcome its newest member company, Millwood Inc, Vienna, OH. Greg Jarvis, Director of Supply Integration, Sustainability & Logistic Services will serve as the company’s representative to the RPA.
The name of CHEP is familiar to anyone operating in an intermodal or freight depot as a world leader in pallet supplies with over 300 million in circulation. Now the company has opened a new material-handling simulator in Orlando which is the world’s first testing facility for pallets and customer unit-loads that can measure handling impacts throughout the entire distribution life cycle to ensure optimum durability in use.