Arlington, Va, May 15, 2012 – Formall Inc. and Girton Manufacturing Company have joined the Reusable Packaging Association. Formall is a custom thermoforming and metal fabricating operation that specializes in plastic returnable and expendable packaging, metal racks, containers, bulk bins and many other packaging solutions that can be formed … [Read more...]
Girton Manufacturing and Formall Join Reusable Packaging Association
May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Shaun Carvey of IPL Joins RPA Board of Directors
April 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Arlington, Va, April 5, 2012 – Shaun Carvey, RPC Product Market Manager for IPL, Inc., is joining the Reusable Packaging Association Board of Directors. Carvey will serve on the Board through 2014, filling a position left vacant by Dave Harvey, who recently left IPL. At IPL, Carvey helps develop custom … [Read more...]
Mapping Reusables Into Your Supply Chain
April 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note : The content of this article was originally delivered as part of the Reusable Packaging Association workshop at PACK EXPO Las Vegas in 2011. By Andrew DeWitt, Senior Business Analyst, TOSCA Ltd., and Reusable Packaging Association Member Reusable packaging can deliver cost savings, … [Read more...]
RPA and StopWaste Host Reusable Packaging Workshop in Salt Lake City
March 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is teaming up with StopWaste Partnership to host a Use Reusables Workshop in Salt Lake City, UT on March 21. Other participants in the workshop are the Utah College of Applied Technology, the Utah Manufacturers Association, and the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ). The content for the … [Read more...]
Flo-Pallet Inc. Joins Reusable Packaging Association
March 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Flo-Pallet Inc., a provider of a new highly specialized material and manufacturing process for reusable pallets, has joined the Reusable Packaging Association. The company joined the RPA during the recent MODEX show in Atlanta. The company’s specialized sheet molding composite material has been used in the automotive, aerospace and other … [Read more...]
Calling Reusable Packaging End Users – Share Your Experiences at MODEX
January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is hosting an education conference program at the upcoming MODEX show in Atlanta, February 6, 2012 at the Georgia World Conference Center. We are inviting end users to share their experiences with reusables during a panel discussion at the … [Read more...]
Replace Disposables with Reusables
December 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Switching from disposable transport packaging materials to reusable alternatives can improve corporate efficiency and environmental performance. Many companies are pressured to make their operations as efficient as possible to stay profitable and competitive. At the same time, environmental regulations and requirements are adding … [Read more...]
JSP International Joins Reusable Packaging Association
December 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
JSP International, a provider of environmentally-responsible packaging solutions, has joined the Reusable Packaging Association. With a presence spanning all key regions of the world, JSP serves the automotive industry, as well as packaging, sports and a variety of consumer goods markets. JSP sheet, board and bead products provide a diverse … [Read more...]
Perishables Packing Rental and Pooling Models in Perishables
November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: The follow article has been authored by Jon Kalin, RPA Immediate Past Chairman (ex officio) and Sales and Marketing Manager, Rehrig Pacific Company The supply chain for moving produce from field to supermarket has become so efficient and far reaching that consumers take for granted the … [Read more...]
Interview with Robert Zachrich, President of Fabri-Form Company and Member of the RPA Board of Directors
November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: Following is an interview with Rob Zachrich, President of the Fabri-Form Company a manufacturer of thermoformed plastic products for logistics (custom packaging, pallets, sleeve packs), work-in-process (totes, trays and freezer spacers) and for end products (custom components). … [Read more...]
