Q&A: Preventing Pallet and Container Theft

This interview recently appeared at www.foodmanufacturing.com. As the value of plastics and other materials used to create reusable packaging increases, more and more manufacturers are dealing with reusable asset theft. Food Manufacturing spoke with Bob Klimko, chairman of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), about the growth of the problem … [Read more...]

PECO Pallet Joins Reusable Packaging Association – 19th New Member This Year

PECO Pallet, a national leader in pallet pooling services, has joined the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), it was announced today. The company's membership is a milestone for the RPA; completing the list of major pallet pooling companies to join the Association. They are also the 19th new member to join the RPA in 2011. "We are delighted to … [Read more...]

Was Attending PACK EXPO Worth It?

With PACK EXPO 2011 now in the rear view mirror, it is worth taking a few moments to reflect upon whether or not it was worth attending? For me, the Reusable Packaging Association Pavilion provided some valuable new contacts, and reaffirmation of existing ones, not to mention an opportunity to kick the tires on some new reusable packaging and … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

RPA Presenting Educational Conference Sessions and Hosting Comprehensive Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is presenting two conference sessions as part of the Sustainability Track of the Conference at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. The educational sessions are designed to help attendees address key issues facing users and potential users of reusable packaging. Also at the show, the RPA is hosting a comprehensive Reusable … [Read more...]

Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) Announces 2012 Executive Committee

The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced its 2012 Executive Committee members today. The new committee includes experienced members of the reusable packaging industry, including three presidents of leading companies. Formed in 1998, the RPA is the leading trade association dedicated to promoting the expansion and value of reusable … [Read more...]

RPA Names New Marketing Communications Committee Chair

RPA Chair­man Drew Mer­rill, CAPS has named Hillary Femal, Direc­tor of Mar­ket­ing, IFCO Sys­tems Inc., to be the new Chair­per­son of the RPA Mar­ket­ing Communication’s Com­mit­tee. Ms. Femal will replace Walt Tullis, Schoeller Arca Sys­tems who has left the industry. In nam­ing Ms. Femal to the role of Chair­per­son, RPA … [Read more...]

reLogististics Services Joins Reusable Packaging Association

The RPA has announced that reL­o­gis­tics Ser­vices, LLC (www.relogistics-services.com) is the newest mem­ber of the RPA, bring­ing the total of new mem­bers for 2011 to 12. reL­o­gis­tics pro­vides reverse logis­tics and han­dling ser­vices for reusable, return­able and recy­clable pack­ag­ing. Mike Hacht­man, Pres­i­dent, … [Read more...]

RPA Announces Expanded Pavilion and Promotional Activities for Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) will host a larger and more impactful Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas Sept. 26 to 28, 2011. The RPA has reserved a 5,000 square foot pavilion in a prime location to showcase the products and services of its members. The RPA Board of Directors voted to expand the Pavilion based on the … [Read more...]

ALSCO and Coroplast Join Reusable Packaging Association

Anwood Logis­tics Sys­tems Com­pany Ltd (ALSCO) and Coro­plast, Inc. recently joined the Reusable Pack­ag­ing Asso­ci­a­tion (RPA).  ALSCO, based in China, is the association’s fourth inter­na­tional mem­ber. ALSCO is a lead­ing pack­ag­ing man­u­fac­turer and provider of solu­tions and logis­tics ser­vices in the … [Read more...]