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What do bulk containers and eaches have in common?
More than you might think, actually. In fact, e-commerce is a hot new application for mobile bulk containers, ergonomically handling items and small boxes that need special attention. It’s the next obvious step after laundry carts. You’ll see.

Fresh food, anyone? RPCs protect in the supply chain
It’s no small feat to protect sandwiches, snacks and other single-serving food items on their way to a store. But it’s an even better story when the mini plastic containers providing the protection are part of a sustainable, circular supply chain.

Go ahead: Give it your best shot
As the saying goes, you’ve got to break some eggs to make an omelet. That’s also true when designing new lightweight containers that can survive abuse on the manufacturing floor. Here’s the back story of what happens there.

Other Voices: Three insights reusable packaging management can help uncover
All types of reusable packaging — including bulk containers, dunnage, pallets, metal racks and totes — can benefit from proper management to uncover insights and continuously improve.

ORBIS achieves ESD Association certification
Company increases knowledge of ESD control to help customers protect sensitive electronic parts

The Cary Company acquires Three Rivers Packaging
The acquisition of Three Rivers Packaging strengthens The Cary Company's position in the industrial container and packaging sector.

Reusable bulk containers find new uses
Durable containers help support disaster recovery operations by storing and securing heavy-duty equipment.

Add track-and-trace service to your totes
Companies are leveraging Internet of Things devices and analytics to shorten reusable tote dwell times and speed returns.

Automated stretch wrapping improves a restaurant chain’s distribution
The chain can now wrap 120 loads regularly.

Plastic storage bins reduce manufacturer’s storage space by 50%
The bins have also considerably decreased freight costs.

Flexcon introduces new AS/RS tote boxes
Compatible with virtually any robotic system, Flexcon’s new ASRS totes are built with reinforced bottoms that resist deflection under heavy loads. Check them out at Booth 40237 at Modex Show

Industrial packaging experts to come together for inaugural Industrial Pack Conference
Speakers of note include chair of IPANA (Industrial Packaging Alliance of North America), president of ISTA (International Safe Transit Association) and president and CEO of RPA (Reusable Packaging Association).

Retailers use 3PLs to chase Amazon
3PLs tackle e-fulfillment challenges with service and market specialization as well as investments in flexible automation.

High-density storage solution helps online retailer sustain rapid growth
Eighty-year-old fashion company grows e-commerce business three years ahead of initial forecast. Warehouse improvement case studies.

Stihl and Goodwill Industries Int’l receive RPA 2017 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award
Winners to present their submissions at Pack Expo 2017 RPA Reusable Packaging Learning Center | Tuesday, September 26, 2017 | 2:30 pm PDT


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