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The bi-weekly, email newsletter with the information you need • January 10, 2011 • Vol. 9, Issue 1
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IoPP 2011 Board of Directors announced The IoPP Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the IoPP Board of Directors for 2011. IoPP Officers are elected by the IoPP General Membership. Term runs from January 1, 2011 until December 31, 2011. Executive Committee is as follows: Immediate Past Chair - Jane Chase, CPP, IoPP College of Fellows; Chair - Robert Dennen, CPP, IoPP College of Fellows; President - Tyler Pease, CPP; Executive Vice President-Finance & Operations - Ralph Brandt, CPP; Executive Vice President-Education - Bret Carlson, CPP; Executive Vice President-Membership – Dan Alexander; Executive Director/Secretary - Pat Farrey; Executive Director Emeritus - Ed Landon; General Counsel - Eric Greenberg. For complete IoPP Board of Directors, please click here |
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IoPP Packaging Learning Center conference sessions available online now There is no question that the demand for online learning is at an all-time high. Many who have to further their professional development lack the time to commit to the travel and interruption of their already packed schedules. Recognizing this trend, IoPP is proud to announce that more than a dozen Packaging Learning Center sessions from Pack Expo 2010 are now available for purchase online, on-demand. Sessions include topics ranging from topline subjects like food safety, packaging trends and sutainability to tactical solutions involving food and beverage, medical device packaging and line optimization. Costing only $99 per session (or $499 to purchase all the available sessions), each session is led by a mix of brand owners, industry experts and consultants. Invest in your career with professional development sessions that are on-demand, according to your schedule, and at your pace. To browse and order sessions ON-DEMAND, click here |
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AmeriStar entry deadline right around the corner! Have you submitted your package into the IoPP AmeriStar Pacakge Awards competition yet? Submission deadline is coming up fast! AmeriStar showcases the most ground-breaking, innovative, packages of the year. Two new categories have been added to this year's competition: Automotive and Pet & Vet. Don't wait to enter! Final entry deadline is January 31, 2011. Submit your entries now! For entry guidelines and submission details, visit www.iopp.org/ameristar |
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IoPP welcomes Litco International as new Benefactor IoPP is pleased to announce Litco International as a new Benefactor to the Institute. Litco is a low-cost supplier of innovative, cost-reducing pallets and related transport packaging products. They are the exclusive North American source for the Inca Presswood pallet, which is molded from wood fiber and commonly used for domestic and export transport packaging. All of Litco's presswood products are Cradle to Cradle (SM) certified at the silver tier through McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) for their ingredients, recyclability and design principals. For more information about Litco International, please click here |
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Call for Presentations announced for IoPP Packaging & Leadership Conference 2011 New for 2011, IoPP is offering packaging professionals the utmost in value by creating the two-day IoPP Packaging & Leadership Conference, taking place May 10-11, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, IL. This event includes high-level speaker presentations on the latest packaging innovations and trends. We are currently accepting proposals for a limited number of presentations on the following topics: Packaging ROI; Packaging and Materials Technology; Sustainable Packaging; and Packaging Innovations and Trends. Deadline for proposals is January 14, 2011. For details and to submit your proposal, click here |
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2010 Shipper's Guide now available in IoPP Bookstore Safely transporting dangerous goods shipments is everyone’s top priority! The Shipper's Guide to Loading and Securement, developed by IoPP members, is a valuable handbook providing useful information and guidelines for both the supply chain professionals as well as the infrequent shipper. Updated for 2010, this publication includes practical tips as well as useful references and damage-prevention ideas. The guide is detailed with numerous illustrations and how-to advice, and is aimed at enhancing the safe transport of dangerous goods shipments. Enhance your capabilities in dangerous goods shipping by adding this practical guide to your library today! For more information about and to order this guideline, click here |
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2011 Fundamentals of Packaging Technology dates announced Make an investment in your professional development in 2011 by attending IoPP's Fundamentals of Packaging Technology next year! Fundamentals is focused on every major segment in packaging and blends lectures, workshops, videos and group discussions to deliver the maximum information in the most effective way possible. 2011 locations and dates are:
For Fundamentals of Packaging Technology details, click here |
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WestPack features new equipment and packaging technologies At WestPack, taking place February 8-10, 2011 in Anaheim, CA, you can find new equipment, technology, and materials to lower costs, reduce waste, and increase your packaging efficiencies. You’ll see the latest in: bags, containers, contract services, custom automation equipment, machinery and machinery components, materials, packages, package design and printing, robotics, supplies, software...and more. Avoid long lines onsite - register online now at www.westpackshow.com for a free Resource Hall admission pass using this promo code: BB. For event details, click here |
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