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Modex 2012: Komyo crate combines flexible pallet alternative, storage and racking
Posted 02/08 · 03:50 PM · MMH Editorial
Komyo Logistics (Booth 1520) showcased its line of crates, a reusable metal pallet alternative offered in both standard and custom sizes at a booth visit with Modern on Wednesday.
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Modex 2012: System-based approach to unit load design at Millwood
Posted 02/07 · 11:22 AM · MMH Editorial
Taking a systems-based approach to unit load design will reduce costs while boosting sustainability, said Ralph Rupert, manager of unit load technology at Millwood (Booth 2305) in a press conference yesterday.
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Modex 2012: ORBIS announces sustainability initiative
Posted 02/07 · 10:04 AM · MMH Editorial
To help companies quantify the environmental sustainability benefits that can be achieved through reusable packaging, ORBIS Corp. (Booth 2700) announced a life cycle assessment-based initiative in a press conference yesterday.
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Modex 2012: New, earth-friendly specialty foam products featured
Posted 02/06 · 01:45 PM · MMH Editorial
Responding to increased demand for sustainable packaging alternatives—and to support sustainability initiatives—Sealed Air (Booth 2709) launched the three foam lines made of recycled resin yesterday: EthafoamMRC (with 100% pre-consumer content), Ethafoam HRC (with 65% recycled content), and Stratocell RC (with 60% content) foams.
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Tips for managing moldy pallets
Posted 02/02 · 09:45 AM · MMH Editorial
When mold happens, it isn’t pretty. Here are some tips for pallet users.
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Packaging Corner: The container inquisition
Posted 02/01 · 01:15 AM · MMH Editorial
Answer these 10 questions to find the best fit for your operation.
Packaging: Sealed Air and Ecovative create new packaging material
Posted 01/27 · 10:37 AM · MMH Editorial
Sealed Air Corporation and Ecovative Design have announced that they will work together to accelerate the production, sales and distribution of Ecovative’s EcoCradle Mushroom Packaging, a new technology for environmentally responsible packaging materials made from agricultural byproducts and mycelium, or “mushroom roots”.
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Shipping Pallets: Who invented the pallet?
Posted 01/24 · 12:00 PM · MMH Editorial
The invention of the pallet and the lift truck went hand in hand
Nashville Wire Products acquires AWP
Posted 01/06 · 12:11 PM · MMH Editorial
The acquisition, which was finalized on December 30th, establishes Nashville Wire as a leading manufacturer of wire decking for pallet rack and wire containers.
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Modex 2012: Reusable Packaging Association looking for end users
Posted 01/06 · 10:19 AM · MMH Editorial
RPA’s conference program is designed to educate attendees who are considering implementing reusable packaging solutions in their supply chains as well as those who already deploying reusables.

