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Comprehensive information on the types and uses of packaging in material handling and warehousing with an emphasis on reusable and eco packaging.
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Packaging and Shipping EfficienciesThe Smallest Possible Box: On-demand PackagingNine new companies join Reusable Packaging Association
Posted 04/05 · 09:26 AM · MMH Editorial
Expands the depth of membership as well as increasing the association’s international presence.
Quantronix introduces new cubing and weighing system
Posted 03/24 · 05:53 AM · MMH Editorial
The new cubing and weighing system is designed to provide accurate height, width, length and weight information about items with irregular shapes.
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Schoeller Arca re-enters bulk container market
Posted 03/23 · 01:20 PM · MMH Editorial
Schoeller Arca Systems (Booth 3908) told Modern that it is re-entering the bulk container market with two new lines of green, collapsible large container solutions: the ComboLife 315 NG and the Magnum Optimum.
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Orbis unwraps new bulk container on show floor
Posted 03/23 · 09:00 AM · MMH Editorial
The heavy-duty, max cube collapsible HDMC4845 BulkPak container from Orbis Corporation (Booth 1803) is designed to fit 84 full bins per inbound truckload, and 252 collapsed bins per return truckload.
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Qubiqa’s kinder, gentler layer picker
Posted 03/22 · 09:55 AM · MMH Editorial
The layer picker uses a patented low-vacuum chamber principle to gently and safely lift one pallet layer at time.
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New hygienic pallet debuts
Posted 03/22 · 09:00 AM · MMH Editorial
The one-piece molded pallet is full perimeter edge-rackable to 2,200 pounds with four stringers.
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AL Pallet introduces new aluminum pallet
Posted 03/22 · 08:30 AM · MMH Editorial
The pallet features a patented design that provides weight carrying capacities similar to wood pallets in a much lighter, customizable pallet.
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Collapsible plastic container for light-duty use debuted
Posted 03/21 · 02:19 PM · MMH Editorial
Introduced on the show floor on Monday, in Buckhorn’s Booth 1219, the Maximizer container has a 48 x 40 inch footprint and 1,000-pound capacity. The collapsible unit features an integrated pallet and lid and is an alternative to corrugated boxes.
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ProMat 2011 throws open its doors to 30,000 attendees, plus offers access to Automate
Posted 03/21 · 07:00 AM · MMH Editorial
ProMat attendees will find more than 700 exhibits, two keynotes, two educational tracks and 80 educational sessions spread over four days.
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New packaging restrictions between U.S. and Canada soon to enter “informed compliance” period
Posted 03/15 · 08:27 PM · MMH Editorial
If adopted, shipments containing bug-infested wood packaging materials could be refused as soon as this summer.
