Scott Group ‘ExCel’ at Ecobuild 2012 – Stand N1560
February 15, 2012 by Rick LeBlanc
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Leading industrial supplies organisation, Scott Group, will be exhibiting at Ecobuild, the world’s biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment, held at the ExCel arena in London from 20th to 22nd March 2012. This year Ecobuild is expected to be the biggest and best yet, and Scott Group is looking forward to [...]
Ralph Rupert Discusses Systems-Based Approach to Unit Load Design at MODEX
January 25, 2012 by Rick LeBlanc
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Join Millwood’s Ralph Rupert, former director of the Center for Unit Load Design at Virginia Tech, at their 2012 MODEX Press Conference. As featured speaker, Rupert will discuss how a systems-based approach to unit load design reduces overall packaging costs and complements corporate sustainability initiatives. Where Millwood Inc. Booth #2305 When Tuesday, February 7, 2012 [...]
ORBIS Hosts Sustainability Analysis Press Conference at MODEX
January 25, 2012 by Rick LeBlanc
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ATLANTA – ORBIS Corporation will host three significant initiatives at MODEX 2012. At an exclusive press conference, the company, a leader in sustainable reusable packaging, will unveil a major sustainability initiative that promises to positively impact the material handling industry by changing the way companies look at environmental sustainability as a driving benefit to their [...]
Reusable Packaging Association Hosting Education Conference at MODEX — IBM, StopWaste Join Presenters
January 24, 2012 by Rick LeBlanc
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Arlington, Va, January 24, 2012 — IBM and StopWaste.Org will share their experiences with reusables as part of the Reusable Packaging Association education conference at MODEX on Feb. 6. The Association is hosting a conference titled, “Reusable Packaging – Efficient, Cost Effective and Sustainable Solutions for Today’s Supply Chains”. Newly-announced speakers for the conference are [...]
AGiLE TV Productions Goes Behind the Scenes of the Logistics Industry with the Premiere of Move it!
January 17, 2012 by Rick LeBlanc
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AGiLE TV Productions, a subsidiary of AGiLE Business Media, LLC, has announced the premiere of Move it!, a new web-based series that explores the science and art of the $986 billion-a-year U.S. logistics business. From light bulbs and gourmet foods to refrigerators and cars, Move it! reveals the story behind how the products and resources [...]
Free Jan. 18 Online Seminar: Vacuum/Steam Treatment of Wood Pallets and Pallet Stringer Seminar
January 16, 2012 by Rick LeBlanc
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When: Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 9:00 AM (EST) Scheduled to Occur: Once Duration: 3:00 Ed Cesa has invited you to attend an online meeting using Microsoft Office Live Meeting. https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usda/join?id=ZZMTM3&role=attend&pw=tK-%287%26Dwt Meeting time: Jan 18, 2012 9:00 AM (EST) Add to my Outlook Calendar: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usda/meetingICS?id=ZZMTM3&role=attend&pw=tK-%287%26Dwt&i=i.ics AUDIO INFORMATION -Telephone conferencing Use the information below to connect: Toll-free: [...]
ORBIS Announces Invitational End-User Panel at MODEX 2012
January 2, 2012 by Rick LeBlanc
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Hear how Office-Depot and Coca-Cola use reusable packaging to drive sustainability in their supply chains. ORBIS Corporation is proud to announce an educational panel event at MODEX 2012. Attend this invitation-only panel program to hear how leading companies have implemented reusable packaging to improve their system-wide sustainability performance. Office Depot and Coca-Cola will share information [...]
New Treatment Technology for ISPM 15 – Vacuum/Steam Treatment Explored
December 6, 2011 by Rick LeBlanc
Filed under Latest News, Pallets, Upcoming Events
A new flexible heat treatment technology for wood offers the potential for faster cycle time, as well as up to a 25% savings in energy consumption and initial cost. Join Drs. Zhangjing Chen and Marshall White, Department of Wood Science and Forest Products, Virginia Tech, as they present a seminar entitled, “Vacuum/Steam Treatment of Wood [...]
Sustainability in Packaging 2012 Conference
November 17, 2011 by Rick LeBlanc
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Over the past five years, Pira International’s Sustainability in Packaging Conference has cemented its position as a key event for those in the packaging industry, with numerous networking opportunities, a robust exhibition area and presentations from leaders all over the supply chain. This year’s event is scheduled from March 12 – 14, 2011 in Orlando. [...]
Reusable Packaging Association Hosting Education Conference at MODEX
November 16, 2011 by Rick LeBlanc
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As part of its ongoing effort to build stronger working relationships with other key industry associations, the Reusable Packaging Association will host a Reusables Conference at the new MODEX show in Atlanta, GA, February 6 – 8, 2012. MODEX 2012, hosted by the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA), will be one of the largest [...]


