Sanitube Joins Reusable Packaging Association, Adding to Association’s Membership and International Reach

Sanitube A/S of Denmark has become the 15th new member to join the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) in 2011, and is the fifth international company to join, it was announced today by the RPA Sanitube is a family owned business directed by Troels Jakobsen. Sanitube provides washing modules – single or double lane – dimensioned [...]

Schaefer Systems International and Douglas Machines Corp Join Reusable Packaging Association

Schaefer Systems International and Douglas Machines Corp. have joined the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA). Schaefer Systems is a leading reusable manufacturer for warehousing and distribution, and Douglas Machines Corp. offers a full line of automated commercial and industrial washers. A total of 14 new members have joined the RPA this year. “We welcome both companies [...]

Crate Hygiene: Sustainable Washing in Roeselare

In early October, Euro Pool System officially started using a new washing installation for reusable crates at REO Veiling in Roeselare, Belgium. The existing Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system has been entirely integrated in the washing facility. Furthermore, the auction mainly uses filtered and decontaminated rainwater for cleaning. The strive for energy efficiency is [...]

Scottish Company Opens New Grimsby Site – Presenting Opportunity To Address Demand For Washing Plastic Crates

PPS recently completed the acquisition of TFA Box Company in Grimsby and has made a £500k further investment in the business. The investment has been for new premises and wash equipment for plastic crates within the food industry, and also upgrading existing facilities. As part of the re-structuring of the group and to maintain the [...]