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Right-size your bulk container for productivity
Choosing the right bulk tote or container dimensions can reduce costs and supports the trend to reduce on-hand inventory.

Akro-Mils celebrates 70th anniversary
Founded in 1946, the company initially manufactured steel cabinets with plastic drawers for the consumer market.

Medical device manufacturer uses automation and shelving to improve its working environment
By improving its working environment, the manufacturer has been able to store more in less space and reduce item damage by 25%.

Global rigid bulk packaging market to grow at a CAGR of 4.23% through 2020
Growth driven by the need for innovative packaging in warehouses for storing, handling, and distribution.

Fishery cuts waste while handling waste
Reusable bulk container enables sustainable public/private partnership

Packaging Corner: Hybrid systems improve e-commerce packing
Match the right-sized box to contents faster, easier with automatically captured dimensional data.

Akro-Mils donates products to teaching lab
University of Tennessee Knoxville's college of engineering uses storage products to support parts inventory management education.

RPA issues guidelines to strengthen safety of returnable containers in food supply chains
Extensive input from suppliers and end-users results in best practices for retailers, growers, and providers of RPCs.

Basco acquires Phoenix-based Sun West Container
With a combined 90 years of experience in the Southwest, packaging and container leaders unite to enhance geographic reach.

Reusable Packaging Association committees outline goals and action items
2015 programs established for five committees: Education, Marketing and Communications, Membership, Industry Affairs and Standards, and End User Advisory Committee.

Myers Industries completes acquisition to strengthen materials handling segment
Third bolt-on acquisition to material handling segment in the last two years.

Myers Industries announces leadership changes in distribution and material handling segments
Former distribution segment general manager to focus on Akro-Mils business in storage and safety products.

Orbis Corporation announces additions to executive leadership team
New divisional president a 27-year Orbis employee, new EVP a 20-year veteran of the automotive industry.

Packaging Corner: Returnable, reusable liquid bulk containers go with the flow
Make sure you take into account the properties of the liquid you need to move before choosing your container.

CAPS launches corporate rebrand to become CHEP Pallecon Solutions
The change from Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) will not impact operations or customers.


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