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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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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.
Two companies, Svenska Retursystem and Full Belly Farm , achieved measurable and significant cost and environmental savings earned the 3rd annual Reusable Packaging Association Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award.
– 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
The “Use Reusables” campaign, led by public agency StopWaste, is offering grant funding for organizations planning to incorporate reusable packaging into their manufacturing, transport and/or distribution systems. Up to $30,000 available…
Confusion about deadlines established under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has been heightened, in part, by shifting Food & Drug Administration (FDA) timelines. Even after the rules become final, most companies affected will be given one to three years to comply. Produce farms will have from two to four years to comply.
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.
RPA member Phil Davis of The Kroger Company believes the supply chain begins with the customer and should be focused first and foremost on making the customer’s shopping experience better.This perspective helps explain how Davis became involved in one of his favorite causes: the use of reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for shipping.
International Contract Molding, LLC (ICM) names Steve Verschaeve as the new General Manager for their North American operations headquartered out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Verschaeve will lead ICM’s two distinct development teams. ICM’s reusable container development team is constructed of supply chain, manufacturing, and packaging engineering experts and partners with customers to first identify reusable container cost saving opportunities and then design, develop, and manufacture viable solutions.