Submission Deadline is August 1, 2016 Looking to celebrate your successful reusable packaging program? The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is now accepting applications for its annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award. The award … [Read more...] about RPA Accepting Applications for Fifth Annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award
Announcements
Christian Barden joins Kegstar as General Manager for UK and Ireland
Kegstar has appointed Christian Barden to lead its newly established UK & Ireland business. The appointment marks the latest step in Kegstar’s international expansion, after becoming part of global supply-chain logistics company, Brambles, in … [Read more...] about Christian Barden joins Kegstar as General Manager for UK and Ireland
Roundup: Growers Order Over 1.5 Million IFCO Wood Grain RPCs,Virginia Tech Short Course, New Venue Welcomes Largest EXPO PACK México
Growers Order Over 1.5 Million IFCO Wood Grain RPCs More Than 130 Growers Have Signed IFCO Wood Grain RPC Agreements IFCO North America has now signed more than 130 growers to participate in its Wood Grain Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) … [Read more...] about Roundup: Growers Order Over 1.5 Million IFCO Wood Grain RPCs,Virginia Tech Short Course, New Venue Welcomes Largest EXPO PACK México
Timber pallet and packaging industry focuses on significant increase in European reuse and recycling obligations
Members of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) were given an update on changes to the targets for the reduction of packaging waste in Europe, at the organisation’s annual general meeting, held in Cambridge at the end of … [Read more...] about Timber pallet and packaging industry focuses on significant increase in European reuse and recycling obligations
New GS1 US Guideline Harmonizes E-Commerce Fulfillment Processes
Retail Industry Collaborates on Product Identification, Presentation and Packaging for the Omni-Channel Retailing Era A new guideline focused on e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment processes has been released by GS1 US to help the retail … [Read more...] about New GS1 US Guideline Harmonizes E-Commerce Fulfillment Processes
Schoeller Allibert opens new production plant in Poland
Effective May 12, 2016, Schoeller Allibert opened a new production plant in Zabrze, Poland. Located in the Katowice Special Economic Zone of the city, this modern facility stretches over an area of 28,000 m2. Equipped with a wide range of injection … [Read more...] about Schoeller Allibert opens new production plant in Poland
Hatteland unveils largest ever AutoStore® demo at CeMAT 2016
CeMAT 2016 Hannover, Germany – 31 May-3 June 2016 Hall 27, Stand K18 Hatteland has unveiled the largest ever demonstration of its ultra-space-efficient, high-performance AutoStore® automated warehousing system at CeMAT 2016. Built … [Read more...] about Hatteland unveils largest ever AutoStore® demo at CeMAT 2016
Roundup: RPA New Members, EPAL and LPR Post Gains, The Plastic Pirates of Houston, Texas
In the news: EPAL, LPR, plastic container theft, K. Hartwall, Technology Container Corp, Hobart, Publix and Flowers Foods RPA Announces Three New Members Three suppliers of reusable transport packaging products and services have joined the … [Read more...] about Roundup: RPA New Members, EPAL and LPR Post Gains, The Plastic Pirates of Houston, Texas
Axios Announces Largest Contract Yet, Pool Size Set to Double
Axios Mobile Assets Corp. has signed a contract with a leading egg supplier in the United States representing the largest single contract the Company has ever received for its pallet and technology platform. Once rollout under the agreement is … [Read more...] about Axios Announces Largest Contract Yet, Pool Size Set to Double
New study: Shoppers prefer RPCs over cardboard boxes for fresh food packaging
A new international study confirms a broad customer preference for IFCO reusable plastic containers versus corrugated cardboard containers for fresh food. Top advantages are visual attractiveness and product freshness According to a new global … [Read more...] about New study: Shoppers prefer RPCs over cardboard boxes for fresh food packaging