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DDL, Eden Prairie MN
Sept 13th-15th, 2010
Distribution Packaging and Testing Training
A short course, Distribution Packaging and Testing, will meet at Eden Prairie, Minnesota September 13-15, 2010, when Kevin Howard lectures on saving money through (1) better packaging and through (2) better vibration and shock testing of packaged goods.
The host will be DDL, Inc., a well-known packaging test laboratory. Kevin will use DDL's shakers and shock testing machines and high-speed video recording to demonstrate proper and improper testing. Theory and demonstrations will show how to reduce packaging costs and yet improve protection.
Event details are shown at http://www.equipment-reliability.com/packaging_course1.html.
Wayne Tustin 805-564-1260
Michigan State University
Sept. 13th-17th, 2010
Find yourself in a packaging role but without a background in the field?
This seminar is designed for those who do not have a degree in packaging but have a role in managing packaging and related operations within their organizations. This course will offer full insight in all aspects of packaging including function, materials, systems, distribution, among many other topics. You will leave this course better prepared to implemet cost savings, and value added strategies to your company's packaging and related operations and systems.
Peggy Nuerenberg 517-353-6797
Bangkok, Thailand
October 4-8th, 2010
Details of the event will be published before the event.
FIATA, in French "Fédération Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimilés", in English "International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations", in German "Internationale Föderation der Spediteurorganisationen", was founded in Vienna/Austria on May 31, 1926.
FIATA, a non-governmental organisation, represents today an industry covering approximately 40,000 forwarding and logistics firms, also known as the "Architects of Transport", employing around 8 - 10 million people in 150 countries.
FIATA has consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (inter alia ECE, ESCAP, ESCWA), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).
It is recognised as representing the freight forwarding industry by many other governmental organisations, governmental authorities, private international organisations in the field of transport such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Union of Railways (UIC), the International Road Transport Union (IRU), the World Customs Organization (WCO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), etc.
In summary FIATA is the largest non-governmental organisation in the field of transportation. Its influence is worldwide. (0)43 211 65 00
San Antonio, TX. USA
Oct 12, 2010
o you want to know what's new in the world of packaging?
Sustainability is the buzz word of the decade and it is impacting the packaging world.
Please join us at the D10 Packaging Workshop to learn how its
influencing everything from polymers to standards development. Hear,
first hand, how Abbott is handling package sustainability. Did you know
that ISO has embarked on a global standard for Packaging and the
Environment? Get the latest on this standard development.
Do you want to know more about ASTM's role in military packaging, the
latest on child resistant protocol testing and best practices at Boeing?
Take part in the D10 Packaging Workshop on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 12,
2010 at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio, TX. There is no fee to attend,
but pre-registration is recommended to ensure a seat. Attached is the
tentative schedule (subject to change) with a list of the nine 30-minute
presentations.
Kevin Shanahan (610) 832-9737
McCormick Place, Chicago IL, USA
Oct 31st-Nov 3rd, 2010
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2010 will focus on the latest developments in packaging technology and will showcase exhibitors' state-of-the-art advances in packaging machinery, converting machinery, materials, packages and containers, and components. Exhibitors will bring their top technicians and engineers to provide packaging solutions to even the toughest packaging challenges.
CONTAINERS & MATERIALS
The Containers & Materials Pavilion brings machinery and materials together in one place for the 33% of PACK EXPO attendees that say they come to see the latest in paperboard, glass, metal, plastic, and flexible packaging. Explore the largest selection of containers and materials solutions in the Western Hemisphere, ranging from store displays to print over wraps and stand-up pouches. More than 65,000 square feet of exhibit space will be dedicated to the latest innovations in materials, containers and converting machinery.
Showcase of Packaging Innovations® will provide inspiration for your next breakthrough packaging idea by featuring the most innovative and award-winning package designs from a selection of leading packaging organizations from around the world. While at The Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, catch PACK EXPO Selects®, a showcase of the best-in-class consumer packages designed, developed or executed by PACK EXPO exhibitors.
703-243-8555
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London, KY USA
Sept. 18 & 19, 2009
The Kentucky Wood Expo is one of the best regional Wood Product Shows in the country. This year the Expo will take place in London, Kentucky on September 18 and 19, 2009. The show attracts a wide range of exhibitors which show everything from machinery to services for the wood industry.
The two day show attracts 6,000 to 8,000 visitors over the two days and provides an excellent opportunity to reach the leaders in the industry throughout Kentucky and the region. The Show location is at the Laurel/London Optimist Sports Complex located on Highway 1538 just south of Highway 80 about 4 miles west of exit 41 off of Interstate 75. Space is available for 50 x 50 outside booths and smaller 10 x 10 indoor booths located in an air conditioned building Robert J. Bauer 502-695-3979
Genevia, Switzerland
21-25 September 2009
Willkommen Bienvenue
Benvenuto Bainvegni Welcome
On behalf of FIATA, I look forward to welcoming delegates from around the world to our 2009 World Congress in Geneva. It has been 26 years since FIATA held a World Congress in Switzerland, and Geneva being the home to many international organizations makes an ideal setting for the global forwarding community to meet.
My involvement with the Air Freight Institute has brought me to Geneva many times in the last 15 years, and I have always found it to be a friendly city and very international. It hosts some 25 international organizations, 200 non-governmental organizations (NGO's) and 150 permanent missions to the United Nations.
Geneva holds a privileged geographical position, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, between the Alps and the Jura mountains, it is at the central cross-roads of Western Europe. Geneva is a town of Arts and Culture, its numerous museums, exhibitions and libraries are all in easy reach with public transport and our delegates will enjoy free access to Geneva's public transport for the duration of the Congress.
Certainly one of the highlights of this years Congress will be its Main Forum entitled "Emergency Case; How Are International Organizations Acting". High ranking representatives from the International Red Cross, the United Nations Headquarters for Refuges and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, shall discuss the logistics challenges faced when mobilizing relief supplies to combat human suffering brought on by both natural and man made disasters, Presentations will be followed by an interactive Question and Answer session.
Our Congress provides FIATA members a venue to discuss a multitude of topics focused on the many facets of our industry both global and regional. Issues percolate from the various regional meetings to the relevant technical bodies of FIATA for broader dialogue. The need for a strong central organization to represent freight forwarders and to deal with the global issues facing our industry was never more important than it is today. We can take great pride in the progress that FIATA has made in this regard and the Congress also allows FIATA to foster and maintain regular contact with many regional governmental and nongovernmental organizations, such as UN-ESCAP, UN-ECE, UNCTAD, and our global counterparts, including WCO, WTO, IATA and IRU.
So please mark your calendars to be in Geneva this September 21 to 25th, and take the opportunity to gain a better insight into the challenges our dynamic industry faces, to share thoughts and ideas with your confreres, and meet with current and potential business partners to develop new business relationships and gain a more competitive edge.
Looking forward to seeing you in Geneva!
WILLIAM M. GOTTLIEB
President
FIATA
International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (0)43 211 65 00
Brent Packaging Mississauga Location
Toys for Tots
December 2009
3rd Annual Toys for Tots Christmas Drive
Brent Packaging & Logistics Ltd. comes together to help support the less fortunate children in our community by donating Toys to them for the holiday season. President and CEO, Stephen Warwick along with the entire Brent team, strongly believes in the support of many charities within the community.
Alison Warwick 905 624 8898
Orlando, Florida USA
Feb 20th - 23rd, 2010
Montreal, QC
February 24-25th, 2010
FIRST NOTICE
CANADIAN HARDWOOD BUREAU-
MEETING
FEBRUARY 24-25, 2010
MONTREAL, QC
The next meeting of the Canadian Hardwood Bureau will take place on February 24-25, 2010 in Montreal, QC, at the Montreal Racket Club and the Delta Montreal, in Montreal, QC.
The tentative schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, February 24,2010
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Industry Hockey Game (Candiac)
1:00 p.m. Reception/Luncheon/ Meeting at Montreal Racket Club, 396 Rue de la Concorde, Montreal, 514-849-3697
Guest Speaker – Rick Ekstein, Weston Forest Group
5:15 p.m. Reception, Delta Montreal, 475 Ave. du President-Kennedy, Montreal
Evening on you Own
Thursday, February 25, 2010
7:45 a.m Breakfast and Presentation at Delta Montreal
Guest Speaker – Judd Johnson, Hardwood Market Report
10:00 – Noon. Yard/Plant Tours (Locations to be Determined)
4:00 p.m. Closing Reception – Delta Montreal
This event is being organized to provide those in the Canadian Hardwood Bureau with the opportunity to get together and network during the traditional February period. It will allow you to meet and greet with others in the industry and learn more about the Bureau’s plans. We are pleased to announce that Rick Ekstein, President, Weston Forest Group will be our Wednesday luncheon speaker and Judd Johnson, Editor, Hardwood Market Report, will speak at the Thursday breakfast.
REGISTRATION
Please complete the attached registration form and return it to the Canadian Hardwood Bureau by email, mail or fax at 613-567-4664. To cover costs, we will charge a registration fee of $60 for Wednesday (reception/lunch/meeting/evening reception) and $40 for Thursday (breakfast, tours, etc.). Please register by February 19, 2010.
HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS
A block of rooms has been reserved for the nights of February 23rd and February 24th at the Delta Montreal, 475 Avenue President Kennedy, in downtown Montreal. The rate is $129 plus applicable taxes. There is a $20 charge for each extra person sharing a room. Please call the Delta Reservations Dept. at 514-286-1986 and please mention the room block code: GKHWOOD in order to get the group rate.
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SPONSORSHIP
We have already had confirmation from such firms as Stanley Knight Ltd. and King City that they will assist with sponsorship support. We have been approached by additional interested firms who would like to sponsor events. In an effort to recognize the more challenging economic times, we are offering sponsorships of $100-$500 for those who would like to show their support in this fashion. Please email us at info@cwdma.ca if you would like to provide sponsorship assistance.
NEW EXECUTIVE FOR CHB
At the Montreal meeting, the plan is to establish a new Executive Committee of 6 persons for the CHB. There will be a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Past-Chairperson, two Canadian Executive members and a US member. We are asking those interested in serving to have someone nominate them, by email, Your participation will help us continue to shape the CHB to support its members and provide cost-effective value to the Canadian hardwood lumber and flooring industry.
INDUSTRY HOCKEY GAME
We have arranged an industry hockey game from 8-10 am on February 24th. Please indicate your desire to play hockey by completing that section of the registration form. Those playing hockey will pay an additional fee to participate. Thanks to JP Lupien, who is making these arrangements. More details will be forwarded shortly to those interested.
SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES
We look forward to seeing you at this first CHB meeting of 2010. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We encourage you to share this information with all those on your contact list. We have had lots of interest in this Montreal event, and anticipate that a good crowd will participate.
Best Regards,
Peter Van Amelsfoort, Quality Hardwoods,
Chairman, Canadian Hardwood Bureau.
For more information – email Peter Van Amelsfoort, Chairman, Canadian Hardwood Bureau at info@cwdma.ca. 130 Albert Street, Suite 1208, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G4 Tel: 613 567 9171, Fax : 613 567 4664 Peter Van Amelsfoort 1 613 567 9171
San Diego, California, USA
March 22-25th, 2010
The National Institute of Packaging, Handling, and Logistics Engineers will be holding their annual conference in March in San Diego, CA for NIPHLE’s 2010 Annual Training Conference.
We have assembled an impressive group of individuals to provide you with new and unique insight to our changing world of military packaging and logistics. NIPHLE is pleased and honored to have Colonel Joseph Granata, USMC, Commanding Officer Combat Logistics Regiment –15 as our opening keynote speaker.
The 2010 NIPHLE Conference will begin with the 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday March 22nd at the Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego, CA. All proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit the Wounded Warrior Foundation and the NIPHLE
Scholarship Fund. Contact MGySgt Kevin Smith for details at 760-717-0399 or kevin.d.smith1@usmc.mil.
We have also confirmed the following group of dynamic and informative guest speakers:
- Mrs. Janette Johnson - Packaging Specialist - Navy Inventory Control Point
- Dr. Helen Eckmann - Assistant Professor of Business - Chapman University College/Brandman University
- Mr. Robert Vermillion – CTO - RMV Technology Group
- Mr. Jason Niedzwiecki - Packaging Engineer - NSRDEC Combat Feeding Directorate
- Mr. Samuel N. Walker - Deputy Site Director - Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Lemoore
- Capt. Julian M. Tsukano – USMC
- Mr. Howard Stewart – President - AGM Container Controls, Inc.
- Mr. Mark Rehmstedt - Chief, Palletization & Packaging Field Support Branch
- Mr. Lloyd Knight - Director, Global Government Operations – UPS
- Dr. Paul Singh - Professor, School of Packaging - Michigan State University
- Mr. Lakye Franklin - Packaging Specialist Representative - HQ Marine Corps LPD-1
Richard Owen 570-523-6475
Orlando, Florida - USA
March 28th - April 1st, 2010
The Transport Packaging Forum is the premier event in the transport packaging industry. The Exhibitor Reception and Breakfast with Exhibitors presents an opportunity for your company to make new contacts and reinforce previous relationships. Exhibiting your products and services at The Forum will be a powerful, cost-effective and convenient way to target the transport packaging industry.
Meredith Dougherty 517-333-3437 ext 217
Toronto, Canada
March 29th, 2010
Please mark your calendars: The next CWPCA Eastern Regional Focus meeting will be held on March 29, 2010 at the Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel. Program details will be forwarded to you shortly. As always, you can expect a strong line-up of speakers which will both inform and entertain.
If you require over night accommodations, a special rate of $109.00 + Taxes has been set aside for your convenience. To take advantage of the discounted room rate, please call Hotel Reservations at 1-800-368-7764 and request the CWPCA special rate.
FREE PARKING will also be available. Just make sure to Register your car at the FRONT DESK of the Hotel.
If you require additional information, please contact your EGM directly at 613-850-5349.
Jean-Francois Houde 705-887-6468
Effective March 29th 2010
WE'RE MOVING ! !
Effective March 29th, 2010 our new address will be:
CANADIAN WOOD PALLET & CONTAINER ASSOCIATION
2141 THURSTON DRIVE, SUITE 201
OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1G 6C9
TEL: 613-521-6468
FAX: 613-521-1835
Accounting – Info@canadianpallets.com info@canadianpallets.com 613 521 6468
Cleveland, OH. USA
April 26th - April 29th, 2010
About NA 2010
In April 2010, tens of thousands of material handling and logistics buyers from more than 60 countries will meet at Cleveland’s I-X Center. They will come to see, touch and operate the solutions of over 500 of the top material handling and logistics providers. The 150,000 square foot show floor will feature manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, assembly, logistics and IT solutions for the supply chain. An Educational Conference will offer industry expertise on the latest supply chain innovations.
If you are looking for solutions to make your supply chain work more productively and profitably, register today for NA 2010.
Tom Carbott 704-676-1190
NEC Birmingham, England
May 25th-27th 2010
As the UK’s leading integrated processing & packaging exhibition,
Total Processing & Packaging 2010 showcases production line solutions from beginning to end.
Attracting key professionals from major sectors including food & drink, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, household products and chemicals, there is no better opportunity for exhibiting companies to reach senior decision makers looking to make substantial investment decisions. Graham Earl 44 (0)20 8910 7890
Royal Ontario Golf Club
Once again, it is time for our annual CWPCA Golf Tournament!
We would like to encourage everyone to come out and participate in this event – it is always a great success and fun for all !!
Please feel free to register a team, individual, twosome or threesome! We will have prizes for all, as well as a $10,000 “Hole in One” prize sponsored by Shelley Campbell of Phoenix Forest Products and Vic Ulgiati of Weston Forest Products.
Best Regards,
Lori Devlin
Finance & Member Services
Canadian Wood Pallet & Container Association
2141 Thurston Drive Suite 201
Ottawa, ON
K1G 6C9
Tel: 613-521-6468
Fax: 613-521-1835
Email: lori.devlin@canadianpallets.com cwpca@canadianpallets.com 877 224 3555
Atlanta, GA, USA
August 25th-28th, 2010
Mr. Jim Wulfekuhle 404-693-8333
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