Ohio-based Surgere, Inc., a six year old logistics and supply chain management firm, officially signed a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract with the Whirlpool Corporation at a recent press conference. Congressman John Boccieri of Ohio's 16th Congressional District participated at the signing to highlight the significance of bringing new jobs … [Read more...]
Surgere Signs Multi-Million Dollar Reusable Packaging as a Service Deal with Whirlpool
July 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
RPA Hosting Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO
July 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has announced that 13 companies will join the organization in its pavilion at PACK EXPO International 2010 this fall. The RPA’s Reusable Packaging Pavilion will provide a comprehensive, one-stop source for packaging professionals interested in economic sustainable packaging solutions. Within the … [Read more...]
The Pallet Stops There, The Cost Stops Here
July 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
"Why can't we just all get along?" Jack Nicholson asked in his role of U.S. President in the movie Mars Attacks! That was just before he got zapped. When it comes to reusable transport packaging, the good news is that we can. The challenge is to set the correct framework of asset accountability in place to make it happen, and to make it keep on … [Read more...]
ORBIS Donates to AngelsGrace
June 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
ORBIS Corporation Gives Back to Community in Donation to AngelsGrace Hospice Oconomowoc, Wis.--A $1,000 donation from ORBIS Corporation to AngelsGrace Hospice was recently presented at the company’s corporate headquarters in Oconomowoc. The donation was part of the charitable contributions the company makes annually. “We are thrilled to … [Read more...]
Euro Pool System E-Web Provides Customer Insight
June 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
With more than 600 million rotations a year, Euro Pool System is Europe’s market leader in the area of returnable crates for fresh products. Euro Pool System’s activities are also oriented towards providing logistic services. The special E-Web application is a good example. All Euro Pool System’s customers get access to this user-friendly … [Read more...]
Four Strong Winds: Reusable Transport Packaging Ready for Prime Time?
June 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sudden change, counter-intuitively, is anything but sudden. Just like the old analogy of the lily pads that establish a toehold on a large pond. They diligently yet subtly double every day until on the 28th day they cover one-quarter of the water. On the 29th day they blanket half of it. And on the 30th day they consume the pond. Sudden change … [Read more...]
IFCO appoints Vice President and Managing Director
June 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
IFCO further strengthens its position in Central and East Europe: With effect from June 1, 2010, Michael Meierhöfer assumes his duties as Vice President and Managing Director for Germany, Austria and East Europe, thus supporting the strategic positioning of the global market leader for reusable packaging logistics services. Meierhöfer has … [Read more...]
Loscam GPAKS
June 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Since Loscam introduced the Australian logistics industry to its GPAK range in 1997, the units have become an integral part of the storage, transport and distribution of products in industries as diverse as automotive, pharmaceutical, fashion and electronics. Peter Mazzanti is MHU and Packaging Development Manager at CEVA Logistics in Dandenong, … [Read more...]
Reusables 101: Defining Reusable Transport Packaging and Its Applications (Part 1)
May 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
This is the first article in a three-part series by Jerry Welcome, president of the Reusable Packaging Association. This first article defines reusable transport packaging and its role in the supply chain. The second article will discuss the economic and environmental benefits of reusable transport packaging, and the third article will supply some … [Read more...]
