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 Membership Pointed in Right Direction: Arrows Up, Inc. Joins Reusable Packaging Association
March 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Arrows Up, Inc. has joined the Reusable Packaging Association to strengthen their mutual goal of increasing the adoption of reusables and to bring the Association’s resources and expertise to the agricultural and other new markets. The company, based in Elk Grove Village, IL, produces the Arrows Up Bulk Transport … [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...]
Reusable Packaging Association Hosting Education Conference at MODEX
November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As part of its ongoing effort to build stronger working relationships with other key industry associations, the Reusable Packaging Association will host a Reusables Conference at the new MODEX show in Atlanta, GA, February 6 - 8, 2012. MODEX 2012, hosted by the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA), will be one of the largest expositions … [Read more...]
