Arlington, Va, May 15, 2012 – Formall Inc. and Girton Manufacturing Company have joined the Reusable Packaging Association.
Formall is a custom thermoforming and metal fabricating operation that specializes in plastic returnable and expendable packaging, metal racks, containers, bulk bins and many other packaging solutions that can be formed or fabricated from plastic or metal. Virtually all of its packaging solutions are returnable and 100 percent recyclable.
Girton manufactures numerous custom washers for pallets, totes, trays, returnable bins, aseptic transport vessels, and more for food, pharmaceutical and general distribution facilities. The company has manufactured industrial washing systems for 85 years.
“In order to provide the best service and products, we need to be on the leading edge of what is going on in our industry. Being a part of the RPA will help us stay abreast of challenges and opportunities,” said Eric Krohn, Sales Manager, Formall, Inc. “We believe that what our industry offers is absolutely crucial in helping companies become more environmentally friendly. Clearly this is a big part of the future for all industries, and RPA is doing great things to help promote this and companies like us who can offer green solutions.”
“By becoming a member of RPA, we will be in a better position to provide information to those who have a need for thorough washing and sanitizing of their reusable products,” said Bruce Michael, Sales Manager, Food Division, Girton Manufacturing Co., Inc. “And we can hear firsthand from other members about the washing and sanitizing needs of their customers. These interactions will make us better able to address the cleaning issues associated with reusable packaging products.”
About the RPA
The Reusable Packaging Association is a collaborative effort between manufacturers, poolers, distributors, retailers and educators to promote the environmental, safety, and economic benefits of reusable packaging. The RPA serves as the collective voice of the industry and uses its knowledge of the members’ products and services to advance the adoption of reusable packaging and systems throughout the supply chain. The RPA is focused on promoting the expansion of reusables as the preferred packaging solution across supply chains in all industries. For more information, visit http://reusables.bssdev.com or call (703) 224-8284.
Media contact:
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Phone: 703-224-8284 Fax: 703-243-5612
Email: info@reusables.org
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