Paylode® Cargo Protection Systems Announces New Hire

Paylode® Cargo Protection Systems, a manufacturer of 100-percent recycled, reusable dunnage for truck, rail and intermodal cargo, announces the addition of Brad Sir as business development manager. In this role, Sir’s primary responsibility is expanding the Paylode business portfolio in the U.S. mountain and western regions by introducing potential customers to Paylode’s sustainable damage protection [...]

Fabri-Form Plans Mexico site

NEW CONCORD, OHIO (Updated Oct. 7, 12:30 p.m. ET) — As thermoformer Fabri-Form Co. undergoes a leadership change, officials also are settling on a site in Mexico to establish thermoforming operations. Newly named President Rob Zachrich answered questions during an Oct. 6 telephone interview. He said the New Concord-based company plans to be in light [...]

Fabri-Form Hosts Open House, Promotes Zachrich as New President

Robert Zachrich has been promoted to President of Fabri-Form, which specializes in reusable packaging technology. John Knight has been CEO for 30 years, and he said Fabri-Form leads the industry because the best people work here. Read more in Plastics News as well as coverage in the local press.

Maverick Industries Purchased by JSP International

Maverick Industries, which specializes in molding expanded-polypropylene (EPP) packaging products, is now part of the company JSP International, LLC, which manufactures EPP plastic beads used for modeling automotive parts and packaging. The new Jackson Maverick Industries facility opened in 2010. Read more about the Maverick Industries Purchase.

MillerCoors Saves $8 Million Annually with Reusable Dunnage

As a leading brewer, MillerCoors transports more than half a million loads of beer bottles, cans and other products from its warehouses to distributors every year. Transporting the shipments involves carefully packing truck beds and railcars. One misstep could result in a damaged load or prohibit compliance with bridge laws. Read more.

Inflatable, Reusable, Sustainable Air Pod Packaging

U.K.-based Suttons Performance Packaging has entered into an exclusive UK partnering agreement with Green Peas Solutions Ltd – the pioneers of Air Pod inflatable, reusable and sustainable supply chain solutions. Suttons will provide the bespoke packaging design and fabrication expertise for UK based businesses looking to incorporate the patented Air Pod units into their sustainable [...]

Unwrapping the Packaging Gold Mine

The potential savings from a good packaging program have been described as a gold mine, according to description for an upcoming automotive packaging event. This workshop, taking place October 5 at the Automotive Logistics Conference in Dearborn, Michigan, examines those opportunities. The moderator is Camille Chism, Packaging Engineer, Chrysler, while Tim Nickell, Global Manager-Packaging Engineering, Visteon Corporation, [...]

Lyons Magnus Turns to Reusable Dunnage to Cut Costs

For years, Lyons Magnus, shipper of cased goods, has looked for better ways to protect freight, load trucks faster – and save money. And due to the heavy weight of the products, there is always the need to manage weight distribution to comply with bridge laws. Recently, the firm has been using several 4” corrugated [...]