October 14, 2019 Challenge invites entrepreneurs and start-ups to showcase their solutions for the fast-growing category of protective packaging for B2B and e-commerce. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — The Sustainable Packaging Coalition(SPC) has … [Read more...] about Open Challenge to Identify Sustainable Protective Packaging Solutions
Pallets an Integral Component of Automated Material Handling Systems
Forget pallets at your peril when designing automated systems. Better performance and substantial cost savings can be achieved through integrated design. Ralph Rupert, manager of unit load technology for Millwood Inc., spoke on the topic, ‘Pallet … [Read more...] about Pallets an Integral Component of Automated Material Handling Systems
Returnable packaging market worth USD 40B
Returnable packaging is a packaging solution used when the transit is collected and sent back to the distribution point for further use. It consists of handheld containers, dunnage, racks, reusable pallets, and bulk containers that are … [Read more...] about Returnable packaging market worth USD 40B
OEM Parts Packaging Best Practices
Packaging plays a vital role in your parts production. And while the role of packaging is multi-faceted, it no more important purpose than protecting your goods and making sure they reach the end user in perfect condition. Packaging is used to … [Read more...] about OEM Parts Packaging Best Practices
Remanufactured Pallets Present Green, Low Cost Path to Custom Pallets
Tyson Steffens explains the opportunities for remanufactured custom pallets. There are few things more confusing to the novice than the recycled pallet market. In an earlier article, I looked at the GMA pallet and the fundamental features of … [Read more...] about Remanufactured Pallets Present Green, Low Cost Path to Custom Pallets
Presents and Their Packaging in Shakespeare’s Time
There is no doubt that there are many occasions that have to do with the giving of gifts and the wrapping of these gifts. People get creative with the gifts as well as the way they will be wrapped before given to the recipient. However, the tradition … [Read more...] about Presents and Their Packaging in Shakespeare’s Time
7 Ideas to Give Your Old Wood Pallets a Second Life
Your old pallets can be still useful. You don’t have to throw them away. There are a lot of things you can do with them. If you were tasked to do an assignment where you have to give them a second life, or you now are thinking about creating … [Read more...] about 7 Ideas to Give Your Old Wood Pallets a Second Life
Brambles’ third-quarter trading update: Constant-currency sales revenue growth from continuing operations of 7%
Sydney – Brambles Limited has reported sales revenue from continuing operations of US$3,409.0 million for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending 30 June 2019 (FY19), up 7% on the prior corresponding period at constant FX rates. Actual FX … [Read more...] about Brambles’ third-quarter trading update: Constant-currency sales revenue growth from continuing operations of 7%
How Restaurants Operations Should Shift in the Recycling Crisis
For the past two and a half decades, China has been the primary purchaser for the world’s recyclables. Since 1992, they have imported more than 100 million metric tons of plastic waste, and in 2016, China imported two-thirds of the world’s plastic … [Read more...] about How Restaurants Operations Should Shift in the Recycling Crisis
Reducing Reusable Packaging Losses Using Smart Logistics
'Why is a beer truck here to pick up our old computers?' and other reports from the frontline. ReturnCenter offers tips for efficient reverse logistics of reusable packaging. Shawn Stockman, director of business solutions for … [Read more...] about Reducing Reusable Packaging Losses Using Smart Logistics