Reusable Packaging Association announces 2018 board and committee chairs
February 22, 2018
Elections and appointments create a leadership team with diverse expertise in reusable packaging.
Reusable Packaging Association announces 2017 leadership
January 13, 2017
20-year reusable packaging industry veteran Norm Kukuk named chairman of the board of directors.
Global rigid bulk packaging market to grow at a CAGR of 4.23% through 2020
August 17, 2016
Growth driven by the need for innovative packaging in warehouses for storing, handling, and distribution.
Record number of exhibitors fill RPA’s expanded Reusable Packaging Pavilion
May 20, 2014
Following positive responses from its inaugural event in 2013, the forum plans to expand.
Day three at Modex
March 20, 2014
Have I mentioned software?
Study shows lift in brand awareness and purchase intent when using branded secondary packaging
December 4, 2013
The three-day study was carried out at Clemson University’s CUshop, an immersive shopping environment used to test consumer behavior.
Transport packaging materials of the future
September 1, 2013
Modern asked a group of packaging experts to take a peek at new developments in secondary packaging for transport and shipping and see which innovations might hold promise for improving the best practices of tomorrow.
Packaging Corner: Technology manages returnable packaging, cuts loss
August 1, 2013
Asset management programs, RFID and GPS solutions are helping companies keep track of closed-loop transport packaging.
Packaging Corner: Turn trash into treasure
July 1, 2012
Reverse logistics service converts used packaging waste into a valuable asset.
Packaging: Bielomatik becomes 50th member of RPA
November 29, 2011
Bielomatik, a manufacturer of plastic welding systems, has become the 50th member of the Reusable Packaging Association.
Reusable Packaging Association announces 2011 leadership team
January 6, 2011
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has elected its 2011 Executive Committee and Board members.
Packaging: Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announces new executive committee
October 29, 2010
Committee includes professionals from CAPS, IFCO, TOSCA and Rehrig Pacific.
Plastic pallets 101
July 27, 2010
Wooden pallets aren’t the only game in town. Plastic pallets are still a niche product, but their market share is growing. Here’s the lowdown on when plastic is the right choice.
Breaking down the unit load
April 1, 2010
At the end of the line after the materials handling is done, you still need pallets, slip sheets, totes and containers, stretch wrap, shrink wrap and banding, and dunnage to create the optimum unit load