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Experts make the case for elevating the humble roles of pallet and packaging design from a fragmented race for savings to a central part of an optimized supply chain.

Headed by Ralph Rupert, former director of the Center for Unit Load Design at Virginia Tech, the lab includes equipment to conduct ISTA, ASTM and ISO compression, vibration and shock tests, materials handling equipment and pallet and packaging design software applications.

Sure, conveyors, AGVs and AS/RS systems are the stars of ProMat. But wooden and plastic pallet companies were also exhibiting the latest innovations in unit-load handling with pallets. Wood pallet manufacturers emphasized new services for their customers.

Millwood (Booth 3657) is highlighting its Unit Load Test & Design Lab.

Alliance offers a unique combination of unit load products and dynamic storage technologies.

To determine how changes in packaging will impact unit load stability, many companies are turning to a transport test lab.

The pallet and packaging industry is embracing science to save money

Millwood, a leader and innovator of unit load and packaging systems, has acquired National Packaging Specialists, a national distributor of engineered packaging films, tape, hoods, air bags and other industrial packaging products to the U.S. and Canada.

A round-up of packaging news from the recent materials handling tradeshow, Modex 2012.

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.

Acquisition expands Millwood’s capabilities in the Southeastern U.S.

Ralph Rupert brings systems based approach to unit load design

On-line portal leads to greater visibility of available inventory and fewer new pallet purchases.

A stainless steel mat top conveyor is ideal for food and beverage production use.

Used pallets are extending the life of the pallet and saving money on shipping costs. Here’s a look at when a used pallet fits the bill.