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During Pack Expo this year, IFCO and Ratto Brothers gave a presentation about the results they have collected on the impact of using RPCs in the produce supply chain.

Don Frandsen is a second generation provider of reusables. RPA Editor: Tell us how you got involved in the reusables market. Frandsen: My dad owned a foam fabrication company, called…

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November 20, 2013

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To address the unique challenges involved in the packaging of automotive Class A surface parts (mirrors, trim parts, etc) ORBIS Corporation, an international manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, has developed ORBIShield™ Dunnage—a material that is inherently protective and requires very little secondary processing before it’s converted into dunnage sets.

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November 13, 2013

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United Pallet Services, Inc. (UPSI) signed off today on a license agreement that formally grants ILS Global GmbH – Innovative Logistic Solutions of Zag, Switzerland exclusive rights to sell, market, and manufacture all of the products from its new division, The pointGUARD Pallet Protection Systems in Europe.

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November 12, 2013

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Schoeller Allibert, a world leader in plastic reusable transit packaging (RTP), has extended its award-winning Maxinest range of produce trays for food and grocery distribution with the launch of the new Maxinest Dual Height Half Tray.

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November 7, 2013

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A few years ago, one large major manufacturing/distribution company found that simply switching to plastic pallets was not the complete answer, and this is where the story of the remarkable Ultra Pallet begins.

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November 5, 2013

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CAPS is pleased to announce that effective today, its Intermediate Bulk Container management business is being rebranded as CHEP Pallecon Solutions

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November 4, 2013

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IFCO, the global leader in Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs), has announced that Fred Heptinstall has been appointed Senior Vice President, Global Business Development and that Dan Walsh will succeed him as President of the North American business.

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October 31, 2013

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Arlington, VA, Oct. 31, 2013 – Secondary package design with on-message, brand-building color and graphics can lift brand awareness and increase purchase intent when integrated into in-store marketing campaigns, according…

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October 25, 2013

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PACK EXPO 2013 was a strong success for the RPA and our 36 member companies that exhibited in the Reusable Packaging Pavilion. During the show, we visited with many members…