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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Interstate Container Cambridge GM Speaks at Delmarva Poultry Summit 2011

Interstate Resources News homepage: http://news.interstateresources.com/

Pete Bugas, Interstate Container Cambridge General Manager, discusses the positive impact of supplying the poultry industry with GREENCOAT® wax-replacement boxes from Cambridge, MD.


Delmarva Poultry Summit 2011 focused on the importance of the poultry industry to Maryland and the entire Delmarva Peninsula. During the summit, Bugas spoke on a panel of top business leaders about how the poultry industry affects their companies. The summit took place on December 14, 2011 at Salisbury University, Franklin Perdue School of Business Auditorium, in Salisbury, Maryland.

 

(L-R) Interstate Container Cambridge Representatives:
Frank Biskach, Technical Service Representative,
Pete Bugas, General Manager
& Anne Potterton, Sales Account Executive

GREENCOAT® wax-replacement boxes were developed entirely by Interstate Container Cambridge team and successfully trialed with Mountaire Farms, a Delaware-based poultry processing company. GREENCOAT® is a compostable, 100% recyclable and repulpable packaging solution.

The award-winning corrugated box tackles the environmental problems of traditional waxed boxes, while offering the same strength and sustainability. Global Green USA, a non-profit organization committed to making positive changes to foster global climate improvement, awarded GREENCOAT® the 1st Pioneer Award at the 11th Annual Sustainable Design Awards.

The eco-friendly corrugated box is also used for transporting fresh produce, meat, seafood, and floral products. GREENCOAT® is suitable for products that require durable moisture-resistant corrugated packaging that meet sustainability goals.

Request more information about GREENCOAT® at: greencoat@interstatecontainer.com  

Interstate Container Cambridge Contributes to Local Community

Bugas discussed Interstate Container Cambridge’s relationship with the poultry industry and its impact on the local economy, community, and environment.

The corrugated packaging manufacturer employs 103 citizens in Dorchester County, pumping income and buying power into the local economy. Furthermore, Interstate Container Cambridge purchases products and services from approximately 128 suppliers in the Virginia and Washington DC area, as well as a significant amount of paper from suppliers on the East Coast.

Interstate Container Cambridge believes in giving back to the community and society. Its employees are heavily involved with United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore and actively participate in Habitat Choptank, Adopt-a-Highway, Lee National Denim Day, March of Dimes, and A.C.E.S. program. The company contributes regularly to fundraisers and smaller charities.

About Delmarva Poultry Summit

Delmarva Poultry Summit explores various topics concerning the poultry industry, including the economic impact of the Maryland poultry industry on the Eastern Shore and challenges faced.  The goal of the summit is to create public awareness about the importance and deep reach of the poultry industry.

Delmarva Poultry Summit was organized by Peter Franchot, Maryland Comptroller, Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc., and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce. Sponsors included the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, AHPharma, and Bay Bank.


Interstate Container Columbia is a member of the Container Division of Interstate Resources, Inc.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Photoblog: Opening of Interstate Container Columbia GREENCOAT® Manufacturing Plant

Interstate Resources News homepage: http://news.interstateresources.com

Beginning December 2011, Interstate Container Columbia plant in Columbia, South Carolina, launched production of GREENCOAT® wax-replacement corrugated boxes. Eco-friendly GREENCOAT® moisture-resistant boxes pack poultry, meat, seafood, fresh produce, floral and other refrigerated and frozen products. 

Interstate Container Columbia’s opening event brought together top executives. Read more about the new plant.


   (L-R):
       Elie Njeim, Phoenix Machinery Tissue & Paper Department Line Manager,
       Susan Newman, Interstate Resources Human Resources Vice President,
       Neemat Frem, Interstate Resources CEO,
       Jim Krahn, Interstate Container Leader for Process & Product Innovation,
       Jim Morgan, Interstate Resources President & COO,
       Antoine Frem, Interstate Resources Chairman of the Board of Directors,
       Antoine Douaiher, INDEVCO Paper Containers Business Development Director
 
 
   (L-R):
       Antoine Douaiher, INDEVCO Paper Containers Business Development Director,
       Neemat Frem, Interstate Resources CEO,
       Antoine Frem, Interstate Resources Chairman of the Board of Directors,
       Tamer Elsokkary, Interstate Resources Director of Global Infrastructure Support




                         (L-R) Interstate Container Columbia team:
                         Lena Lewis, Eric Kreush, Arthur Reeves & Reedy Townsend














GREENCOAT® wax-free corrugated box offers strength of traditional waxed boxes while providing 100% recyclability, repulpability, and compostability.

Request more information about GREENCOAT® at: greencoat@interstatecontainer.com


Interstate Container Columbia is a member of Interstate Container, a division of Interstate Resources, Inc.


For More Information

Jeff Cormier
National Sales and Marketing Manager
Interstate Container

Tel: 443-523-4925
       888-267-7722 Ext. 2019
E-mail: Jeff.Cormier[at]InterstateContainer.com
Website: www.interstatecontainer.com
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Monday, April 11, 2011

Interstate Container Launches New Web Site

Interstate Resources News homepage: http://news.interstateresources.com

Interstate Container has launched a new web site separate from that of mother company, Interstate Resources Inc. at http://www.interstatecontainer.com.




The website provides visitors with current up-to-date news and sustainability initiatives from the corrugated packaging manufacturing group of companies. Furthermore, visitors can obtain necessary product information and specifications, request quotes, and learn of sectors served and registered patents.

Interstate Container is the founder of the recyclable, reusable, and compostable GREENCOAT® wax-alternative corrugated boxes for poultry, meat, seafood, and floral and landscaping packaging.

Interstate Container is a division of Interstate Resources Inc., a member of INDEVCO Group.
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Sustainability at Interstate Resources: Growing Green, Growing Profits

Interstate Resources News homepage: http://news.interstateresources.com

Interstate Resources has published a series of PDF files about the U.S. corrugated manufacturing group's sustainability efforts. Download this story at:
http://www.interstateresources.com/PDF/Interstate-Resources-Growing-Green-Growing-Profits.pdf


Corporate Profile:

Established in 1939, Interstate Resources operates by the founder’s simple motto: “What is good for the community is good for the company.” Whether it’s customer service, product innovation or investments in green energy, Interstate Resources continues to excel.Today, Interstate Resources has ten businesses on the east coast, and continues to add acquisitions in four highly competitive industry divisions: paper, container, timber/ lumber and biomass energy.

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Interstate Resources is a member of INDEVCO Group. Their international support has provided Interstate Resources with management independence and flexibility; investment resources; and the ability to anticipate future needs and demands.Jim Morgan, President and COO, is at the forefront with a global vision / local touch for Interstate Resources. Operational focus is on product and service innovation, with environmental sustainability.

Operational Highlights Include:

$10.9 million investment for manufacturing improvements and a 650-acre multiple-lagoon system for cleaner, recyclable wastewater in Riceboro, Georgia

New biomass energy division established in Reading, Pennsylvania diverting 60 truckloads daily from landfills to the Evergreen Community Power facility

A 78% reduction of fossil fuels since 2003

Saving 6,000 acres of trees a year at the Reading, Pennsylvania location

Custom solutions to help reduce customer carbon footprints, e.g., supply chain reduction for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies

Recyclable wax replacement packaging, with proven moist condition tolerance

Meeting or exceeding American Lumber Standards in Riceboro, Georgia

Certifications:

ISO 9001:2008

Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)

Memberships:

American Forest & Paper Assn. (AF&PA)

Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC)

Berks County Chamber of Commerce

Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Delmarva Poultry Industry

Fibre Box Association (FBA)

Forest Landowner Association

Forest Resource Association

Georgia Forestry Association

New Jersey Business and Industry Assn.

North Carolina Poultry Federation

Produce Marketing Association

Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI)

The Corr (Global Green)

Wood Supply Research Institute

Interstate Resources will continue to add new products, enter new markets and acquire new operations. With a steady hand, innovative products and vision, Interstate Resources is positioned well for the future.

Interstate Resources, Inc. is a member of INDEVCO Group.
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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Sustainability at Interstate Resources: Interstate Paper - Sustainable Wastewater Treatment

Interstate Resources News homepage: http://news.interstateresources.com

Interstate Resources has published a series of PDF files about the U.S. corrugated manufacturing group's sustainability efforts. Download this story at:http://www.interstateresources.com/Sustainable-Wastewater-Treatment.html





Challenge:
Interstate Paper’s treatment of its wastewater was based on an end-of-pipe system that was built back in the 1960s as part of the mill’s initial infrastructure. Interstate Paper needed to find a way to sustain its wastewater treatment to meet the company’s current and projected growth and maintain its stewardship to the environment and the State of Georgia’s natural resources.

Seeking to control its treated wastewater discharges into the North Newport River, the company managers positioned their mill for holistically sustainable wastewater treatment that permits the company to grow its operations in Georgia where water remains a precious natural resource.

Solution:
Investing significant time, research, and money, Interstate Paper instituted an environmental approach that transformed the mill and ensured opportunities for growth. The strategy combines the application of existing theories and the adaptation of emerging technologies to sustain increased production demands at the mill.

• The Interstate Paper team restored and upgraded current infrastructure, including the 800-acre wastewater treatment system. The upgrade uses standard wastewater treatment technologies and methods such as facultative lagoons and plug-flow kinetics, while also including new technologies such as solar-powered basin mixers.

• They expanded best management practices. The mill implemented operational modifications that target and reduce wastewater flows and regulated pollutants at the source while improving overall processes for water use reduction and recycling. Water conservation was given priority.

• Contractors used sustainable construction methods such as using recycled concrete and local soils during the restoration and upgrade of the 800-acre lagoon system.

• The mill developed a practical long-term sludge management plan and replaced the 40 year-old sludge lagooning system by diverting 10% of the mill’s discharge flow (more than 95% of the generated solids) away from the wastewater treatment system for burning in the mill’s biofuel boiler. Interstate Paper is now ranked highly in the nation among paper mills in the quality of its effluent discharge.

The mill’s wastewater treatment facility is a thriving plant, animal, and aquatic eco-system and has been cited for the high density of waterfowl and both resident and migratory birds. Large concentrations of shrimp, fish, alligators, and indigenous birds are found in the immediate vicinity of the mill’s outfall.

Through innovative actions, Interstate Paper’s discharge remains one of the lowest in North America, meeting or exceeding all federal, state, and local standards.

Interstate Paper LLC. is a memeber of Interstate Resources, Inc. is a member of INDEVCO Group.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Interstate Resources Is Moving to New Location

Interstate Resources News homepage: http://news.interstateresources.com

As of Monday, 24 January 2011, Interstate Resources, Inc. will move from its current address at 1800 North Kent Street in Arlington, Virginia to the following location:

Interstate Resources, Inc.
1300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1075
Arlington, Virginia 22209

Tel: 703-243-3355
Fax: 703-243-4681
E-mail: info@interstateresources.com
Web: www.interstateresources.com

The telephone numbers remain the same.

Interstate Resources, Inc. is an independent containerboard supplier of kraft linerboard and corrugating recycled medium to the open market. The group's converting operations specialize in wax alternative corrugated packaging, retail ready packaging and POP displays, corrugated and specialty corrugated sheets.

Member companies operate manufacturing plants in Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.


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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Interstate Container Cambridge Achieves United Way Fundraising Target

Interstate Resources News homepage: http://news.interstateresources.com

Cambridge, Maryland-based corrugated manufacturer celebrates ‘Live United’ initiative in support of United Way’s 2010 campaign.


Interstate Container Cambridge members before the plant’s new
‘Live United’ mural, painted by local artist, Michael Rosato


On Friday, 29 October, Interstate Container Cambridge members celebrated their achievement of contributing $35,000 to 2010 United Way Campaign. Employees wore black ‘Live United’ shirts demonstrating the corrugated packaging manufacturer’s support of United Way. United Way board members joined in the celebration.

‘Live United’ Campaign

For the past three consecutive years, Interstate Container Cambridge has held an employee campaign to raise funds for United Way. This campaign allows employees to contribute funds to the cause through payroll deductions, one-time donations, or donations billed to a credit card over a period of one year.

United Way, a non-profit organization, focuses on improving the quality of life and directs efforts and donations into the three main building blocks of a good life: education, health, and income. The organization also engages in disaster recovery, including the ongoing program along the Gulf
Coast since the devastating hurricanes of 2005.

Pete Bugas, Interstate Container Cambridge General Manager, states,

"I'm extremely proud of the employees and the way they've stepped up and contributed, the employees are the ones that made this happen. I'm extremely thankful for what they've done."

The mural, painted by Rosato, on Cambridge office premises, expressed through art Interstate Container Cambridge’s commitment to ‘Live United’. It depicted the essence of the manufacturer’s dedication to supporting the community and proactively protecting the environment through eco-friendly initiatives.




(L-R): Joe Ruark, United Way; Amy Luppen, United Way; Michael Rosato, artist;
Interstate Container Inc.: Pete Bugas, Lisa Hibble;
Gage Thomas, United Way



Back Row (L-R): Joe Ruark, United Way; Interstate Container Inc.:
Pete Bugas, Bill Boyd, Bryan Abbott, Rob Pedersen, Walter Miller
Front Row (L-R): Interstate Container Inc.: Kelly Hurley, Fredia Stanley



(L-R): Interstate Container Inc.: Mike Krolick, John Czyzia, Denny Harold


(L-R): Interstate Container Inc.: Jerome Cephas, George Ames,
Kevin Harris, John Foran, Pete Bugas, Chip Potterton;
Michael Rosato, artist; Lee Ralph, Dynell Thompson




Interstate Container Cambridge is a member of Interstate Resources Container Division a member of INDEVCO Group, the 'Local Multinational of the Middle East'.


For More Information

Pete Bugas, General Manager
Interstate Container Cambridge
903 Woods Road Cambridge, MD 21613 903

Tel: 410-221-7777
Fax: 410-221-7766
E-mail:
Pete.Bugas[at]interstatecontainer.com
Web: http://www.interstateresources.com/


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Monday, November 8, 2010

Sustainability at Interstate Resources: GREENCOAT™. . .Strength and Sustainability

Interstate Resources News homepage: http://news.interstateresources.com

Interstate Resources has published a series of PDF files about the U.S. corrugated manufacturing group's sustainability efforts. Download this story at: http://www.interstateresources.com/PDF/Interstate-Resources-Greencoat-Strength-Sustainability.pdf






Challenge:

How can a packaging supplier “green” their impact on the wholesale transfer packaging supply chain and make a positive impact on the environment? If there is a solution, how can the packaging supplier distinguish themselves from all other packaging suppliers?

Solution:

Packaging supplier Interstate Container Cambridge collaborated with major poultry processor Mountaire Farms to develop a patent pending, high-performance, wax replacement, recyclable box. This box has excellent meat release properties and, in tandem with a change from ice pack boxes to modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), has lowered costs, streamlined the supply chainand reduced an estimated 100,000 tons of greenhouse gases for Mountaire Farms. This is equivalent to a yearly savings of greenhouse gas emissions from 364,262 passenger vehicles.




Interstate Container Cambridge created GREENCOAT, a unique name that ideally portrays the application. GREENCOAT is environmentally sensitive in many ways. This brand is at the forefront of recyclable, greener packaging methods and initiatives.

Interstate Container Cambridge needed to positively represent their wax replacement brand to illustrate its strength, water resistance, sustainability, and characteristics. When you see an elephant holding an umbrella, think of Interstate Container Cambridge. The logo represents toughness and durability while also portraying smart water repellant technology and environmental sustainability.

Considerable capital and many years were devoted to researching and developing their new GREENCOAT process. This cost neutral wax replacement procedure meets or exceeds most waxed box performance and is recyclable, repulpable and compostable. Custom retailer possibilities are endless when packing poultry, produce, seafood and many other products.

So look for the GREENCOAT elephant holding an umbrella, the new standard in wax replacement packaging.

You and GREENCOAT, working in tandem to help preserve the future.

Interstate Container Cambridge, located in Cambridge, Maryland, is a member of Interstate Resources Container Division a member of INDEVCO Group, the 'Local Multinational of the Middle East'.

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Interstate Executives Attend SGIA Expo 2010

Interstate Resources News homepage: http://news.interstateresources.com

Interstate Resources Executives attend Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Expo 2010 held in Las Vegas Convention Center.


The three-day event, which took place from 13-15 October 2010, attracted visitors from a large array of industries. The annual SGIA Expo presents innovative printing and imaging technologies and appeals to an audience interested in specialty imaging technologies and trends. [1]



Interstate Resources operates plants manufacturing kraft linerboard, recycled medium, corrugated sheet and corrugated converting products in Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.

Corrugated packaging produced include point-of-puchase displays, retail ready and shelf ready packaging, wax alternative corrugated packaging, and corrugated cartons.


Interstate Resources, Inc. is a member of
INDEVCO Group, the 'Local Multinational of the Middle East'.


Reference

[1]
http://www.biztradeshows.com/trade-events/sgia-expo.html
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Friday, October 15, 2010

Packaging Services Wins Honors in CorrPak 2010 Structural Category

Interstate Resources News homepage: http://news.interstateresources.com

During
Corrugated Week 2010, PSI Packaging Services received high honors in the structure category of CorrPak® 2010 competition. The event took place from 4-8 October in Baltimore, Maryland.


PSI Packaging Services took 1st place in both the Counter Displays-Product and Floor Displays-Product sub-sections. Since 2006, the corrugated packaging manufacturer based in Greeneville, Tennessee, has consistently received a top-three position in the CorrPak® competition.

Judges assessed point-of-purchase (POP) display effectiveness, overall design, innovation, effortlessness of in-store set-up and assembly, as well as ability to display and support the product. [1]




CorrPak® 2010 Corrugated Packaging Competition

CorrPak® 2010, a biennial competition sponsored by TAPPI’s Corrugated Packaging Division, selects and awards the finest commercially produced corrugated products in the industry. [2] The event brings together corrugated package makers from around the world.

The competition covers three domains of corrugated packaging: [3]

Structure
Product protection
Self shipper displays
Displays

Printing
Flexo-printing combined brown board
Flexo-printing on white liner combined board
Flexo-preprinted liner - not corrugated/combined

Combined Techniques
Innovative use
Promotional

All entries in the competition, except for those entered into the 'Combined Techniques - Promotional' category, were required to be for commercial use. [4]

PSI Packaging Services is a member of Interstate Resources, Inc.

References

[1]
http://www.corrugatedweek.org/pdf/CorrPak_Brochure.pdf
[2] http://www.corrugatedweek.org/corrpak.asp
[3] http://www.corrugatedweek.org/pdf/CorrPak_Brochure.pdf
[4] http://www.corrugatedweek.org/pdf/CorrPak_Brochure.pdf

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Monday, October 4, 2010

Sustainability at Interstate Resources: GREENCOAT™. . .No Wax Allowed

Interstate Resources News homepage: http://news.interstateresources.com

Interstate Resources has published a series of PDF files about the U.S. corrugated manufacturing group's sustainability efforts. Download this story at:
http://www.interstateresources.com/PDF/Interstate-Resources-Greencoat-No-Wax-Allowed.pdf




Challenge:


A box industry challenge was to provide a viable alternative for waxed boxes. Traditional paraffin waxed boxes are on a path to extinction due primarily to their inability to recycle. Consequently they end up in landfills (or are burned as fuel).

Since 2005, many leading retailers and grocers, including Wal-Mart and Albertsons, have been demanding an environmentally friendly alternative to wax coated boxes from their suppliers. In addition, New York City and other major metropolitan areas are also considering bans on waxed boxes.

The future is clear – wax replacement packaging of poultry, seafood, produce, frozen food and floral products will become a necessity. Moist environments create challenging conditions for any wax replacement box. Performance is critical, as is the price point.



Solution:

Interstate Container Cambridge did the improbable. They created GREENCOAT, a patent-pending wax replacement that is effective, sustainable, 100% recyclable and cost effective. GREENCOAT meets or exceeds many wax performance benchmarks while remaining totally environmentally friendly.

Global Green USA, a non-profit organization committed to addressing some of the greatest challenges facing humanity, praised the development in a recent press release. The announcement discussed Hunt’s Point, NY, the world’s largest food distribution center’s move from non-recyclable transfer packaging to recyclable packaging.


Unlike traditional wax boxes, GREENCOAT wax alternative:

  • Is 100% recyclable and repulpable

  • Meets or exceeds most current waxed box performance

  • Features state of the art high performance

  • Integrates multiple use applications

  • Provides proven moist condition tolerance

  • Is compostable

  • Immediately promotes environmental and sustainability efforts

  • Saves customers disposal fees

  • And is cost neutral


Additional benefits include reduced carbon footprints by eliminating pre-steps required for traditional wax coated or cascaded corrugated packaging, as well as by minimizing supply chain steps.

Let Interstate Container Cambridge work with your team to solve your custom ice pack and moist environment corrugated box needs.


Interstate Container Cambridge, located in Cambridge, Maryland, is a member of Interstate Resources Container Divisiona member of INDEVCO Group, the 'Local Multinational of the Middle East'

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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Interstate Container Reading Acquires SFI Certification

Interstate Resources News homepage: http://news.interstateresources.com

Bureau Veritas recognizes Reading, Pennsylvania corrugated packaging manufacturer for its high professionalism and commitment to consistent quality standards.


Interstate Container Reading received Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification from the third-party certification body,
Bureau Veritas North America on 17 August 2010. Interstate Container Reading met the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Program requirements for fiber sourcing, chain of custody, and product labels.

This certification demonstrates Interstate Container Reading’s social responsibility and commitment to fulfilling customer requirements.

The
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is an internationally recognized standard established by SFI Inc., a non-profit organization, to promote responsible forestry practices. This standard is continuously developed to integrate the most recent scientific information and up-to-date market issues.[1]

Steps Undertaken to Acquire SFI Certification

Interstate Container Reading undertook numerous steps to be eligible for the SFI certification. In January 2010, Jeff Coleman, Vice President - Key Accounts & Strategic Growth, submitted an application requesting Interstate Container Reading be audited to receive SFI certification.

In March 2010, Georges Salloum, Graphics & Design Development Engineer, began working with a consultant and plant employees to prepare for the SFI audit on 1 and 2 June 2010. Key individuals, mostly in customer service, accounting and operations underwent training.

SFI also required Interstate Container Reading to write a policy statement and procedures, as well as ensure that paper rolls purchased to make corrugated boxes come from certified paper mills. For future audits, Interstate Container Reading must trace all paper rolls used to responsible sources, whether SFI-certified or not.





The Significance of SFI Certification

Consumers demand environmentally friendly products and support companies that exhibit social responsibility and environmental awareness. The SFI-label assures customers that a product is eco-friendly and that the manufacturer cares about forest management.

Interstate Container Reading demonstrated corporate citizenship by attaining SFI certification, supporting its customers
Wal-Mart and Hershey Foods Corporation in their quest to be more environmentally-conscious and to promote eco-friendly packaging practices.

Through SFI labels, Interstate Container Reading offers customers transparency concerning fiber used to make the packaging products. Customers are assured that paper and wood fibers used in the corrugated packaging come from a legal and responsible source.

What is the SFI Certification?

SFI standard can be broken down into three parts:

  • SFI forest certification

  • SFI chain-of-custody certification

  • SFI fiber sourcing certification

The SFI forest certification is granted to companies that have forest land and adhere to SFI requirements for conscientious forestry practices.[2]

The SFI chain-of-custody certification tracks forest product manufacturing down the supply chain, from raw materials to end product. A manufacturer through this certification can track what percentage of its product contains fibers from certified forest lands and recycled materials.
[3]

The SFI fiber sourcing certification addresses the percentage of materials that come from non-certified sources. A manufacturer must demonstrate that its non-certified supplier is socially responsible and follows legal procedures.

Interstate Container Reading purchases from sister companies: kraft linerboard fom
Interstate Paper in Riceboro, GA and recycled medium from United Corrstack in Reading, PA.


Interstate Container Reading, Interstate Paper and United Corrstack are members of Interstate Resources, Inc., a member of INDEVCO Group.


[1] http://www.sfiprogram.org/sustainable_forestry_initiative_standard.php
[2] http://www.sfiprogram.org/sfi-standard/index.php
[3] http://www.sfiprogram.org/sfi-standard/index.php
http://www.sfiprogram.org/sustainable_forestry_initiative_standard.php



Contact Information

George K. Salloum
Graphics & Design Development Engineer
Interstate Container Reading, LLC
100 Grace Street Reading, PA 19611

Tel: + 610-208-9301
Web:
www.interstateresources.com
Email:
george.salloum[at]interstatecontainer.com

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Friday, September 3, 2010

Sustainability at Interstate Resources: Easy Set-Up POP Displays Assembled in 6 Seconds

Interstate Resources News homepage: http://news.interstateresources.com


Interstate Resources has published a series of PDF files about the U.S. corrugated manufacturing group's sustainability efforts. Download this story at
http://www.interstateresources.com/PDF/Interstate-Resources-Easy-POP.pdf




Challenge

Millions of dollars are lost when over 50 percent of the corrugated point of purchase (POP) displays are wasted. Due to assembly complexities, time limitations or a transient workforce, many displays never get assembled.
Interstate Container Reading, the “go to” source for problem-solving, recognized the need for better, retail friendly, easily assembled displays.

Solution

By simplifying display designs and using a fresh, differentiated approach, Interstate Container Reading is able to create innovative, easy to use, holistic displays that can be customized to individual customer needs.

Today’s retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are focused on reducing packaging costs, problem-solving, eliminating waste and using fossil fuel alternatives. Interstate Container Reading brings a high level of commitment, creativity and responsibility to find the right, customized display solution for each customer’s situation.

Using their Pacific 3.0 with the Polyjoiner module, the Interstate Container Reading creative design team has developed dozens of new displays, taking as little as six seconds or less to pop into place. Easy POP customers reduce waste and get a strong return on investment since their high impact displays are assembled and deployed within the retail setting, leading to greater product placement visibility.





Retailers and CPG companies are enthusiastic about the Easy POP display configurations, simplicity and increased product visibility. The customized display offers function, quality and aesthetics.

The patented Easy POP display units can be custom printed in up to four colors. Let Interstate Container Reading help you present your product with an eyecatching display.

Capabilities

Interstate Container Reading’s equipment includes: Pacific 3.0 and Polyjoiner/folder gluer, BHS corrugators, Bobst platen die-cutter and Bobst color press. These allow for award winning full-service graphic packaging and POP displays.


Interstate Container Reading is a member of Interstate Resources, Inc., a member of INDEVCO Group, the 'Local Multinational of the Middle East'.

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Thursday, August 5, 2010

Sustainability at Interstate Resources: United Corrstack…Green Mill with a Vision

Interstate Resources News homepage: http://news.interstateresources.com

Interstate Resources has published a series of PDF files about the U.S. corrugated manufacturing group's sustainability efforts. Download this story at
http://www.interstateresources.com/PDF/Interstate-Resources-United-Corrstack-Green-Mill.pdf



Challenge

For years, corrugated box and paper customers required competitive pricing and customized service. However, more and more, today’s customers demand price, service…plus social responsibility and sustainability practices from their business to business partners. Environmental stewardship is a necessary and expected part of everyday business.

Solution

Today, United Corrstack integrates many environmental sustainability practices into its day-to-day workflow, resulting in extensive natural resource protection. Just this one location saves 6,000 acres of trees a year. Their corrugating medium is 100% recycled materials (98% post consumer and 2% pre consumer).

United Corrstack is Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified, providing another business advantage to its corrugated box customers. The SFI logo identifies environmentally responsible products, with third-party corroboration and separates their services from competitors without environmental verification. When purchasing SFI products, the customer is assured their products are produced with eco-friendly materials and practices.





Evergreen Community Power provides the paper mill with sustainable energy independence, impacting all aspects of the operation. United Corrstack receives clean electric and steam from renewable sources United Corrstack… Green Mill with a Vision generated by their nearby power plant compared to other paper mills using fossil fuel and purchasing electric from a large fossil fuel utility. By exploiting synergies between multiple Interstate Resources business units, there are seamless, green, closed loop sustainable energy and recycling systems in place.

Customers can positively impact their own carbon footprint, the environment and society by choosing to do business with United Corrstack.

Capabilities

United Corrstack produces recycled corrugating medium from 23# to 33# with their 166" paper machine. Customer service and reliability include available Just-in-Time inventory.


United Corrstack LLC is a member of Interstate Resources, Inc., a member of INDEVCO Group, the 'Local Multinational of the Middle East'.

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Monday, July 12, 2010

Sustainability at Interstate Resources: Interstate Paper Achieves 78% Fossil Fuel Reduction

Interstate Resources News homepage: http://news.interstateresources.com/

Interstate Resources has published a series of PDF files about the U.S.corrugated manufacturing group's sustainability efforts. Download this story at
www.interstateresources.com/PDF/Interstate-Resources-Reduction-for-Fossil-Fuels.pdf.



Challenge

In order to serve the customer, support the community and protect natural resources, Interstate Paper needed to find a way to develop environmentally friendly energy, maximize efficiencies and still produce a competitive product.

Solution

Interstate Paper has been improving their sustainable efforts for years. They’ve consistently reached past the “good enough” benchmark by constantly re-evaluating and adjusting their environmental focus and initiatives. These ongoing endeavors consist of maximizing current infrastructure and resources, investing in continuous improvements, and committing to future modifications.

Here’s a quick snapshot of successful initiatives toward safeguarding the environment:

Investments

  • Late 2003, Install Bubbling Fluidized Bed (BFB) Boiler

    - Provides 62% reduction in mill wide fossil fuel consumption
    - Supplies 45% of steam for mill
    - Utilizes a variety of non fossil fuels
    - Bark, wood waste
    - Green chips (pine plantation thinning)
    - Tire derived fuel (shredded discarded tires)
    - Sludge derived from recycling boxes / old corrugated containers (OCC)
    - Uses less than 10% fossil fuel for start-up, shutdown and stabilization

  • 2007, Upgrade BFB

    - Improves air system, fuel feed system and ash handling
    - Provides improved boiler efficiency
    - Reduces fossil fuel an additional 39% compared to the previous best in 2006

  • 2009, Upgrade Recovery Boiler Burner Management System

    - Improves boiler reliability
    - Provides 55% of the mill steam from black liquor (a tree by-product of producing pulp)
    - Uses less than 2% fossil fuel for start-up, shutdown and stabilization
    - Provides steam for the mill and recovers chemicals

  • 2010, Super Heater Replacement Project

    - Improves reliability
    - Initiate project in 2009 with 2010 Installation


Results


  • Fossil fuel, 78% reduction since 2003
  • Water, 14% reduction (9 ½ million gallons of water a day from 11 million gallons a day
  • Electricity, 40% from biomass
  • Sulfur dioxide (a major contributor to acid rain), 60% reduction since 2003
  • Steam reduction
  • Particulates emission (tiny solid particles), 38% reduction due to:
    - Better BFB air pollution controls
    - Ability to run the mill without the Power Boiler

Being a privately owned paper mill provides the opportunity to focus on investments for long-term growth and to aggressively pursue environmental sustainability improvements. This is truly a biomass driven paper mill since 2003, with less than 14% fossil fuel used to make steam.

Interstate Paper is a member of Interstate Resources, Inc., a member of INDEVCO Group, the 'Local Multinational of the Middle East'.

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Friday, May 14, 2010

Interstate Paper Receives 2010 Energy Saver Award

Interstate Resources News homepage: http://news.interstateresources.com/

Interstate Paper accepted the Energy Saver Award during the third annual 2010 Save Energy Now Awards ceremony at the Energy Efficiency Global Forum on 10 May 2010 in Washington, D.C.

U.S-based kraft linerboard mill in Riceboro, Georgia, managed to save more than 75,000 million British thermal unit (Btu) of total energy savings. Award-winning companies were able to reduce their energy bills and carbon emissions and this demonstrates how energy efficiency can help strengthen the nation's energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality.


Gilbert Richa & Dr. Kathleen Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency,Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, US Department of Energy

In 2009, more than 500 plants applied and received energy assessments by a Department of Energy (DOE) expert or university-based Industrial Assessment Center. Ninety-five plants received the Energy Saver award.

The
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized 151 U.S. manufacturers for pursuing energy-saving opportunities which has led to a total of more than $32 million in cost savings and 4 trillion British thermal unit (Btu) in total energy savings over the past year.

Contact Information

Inetrstate Paper LLC
2366 Interstate Road
Riceboro, Georgia 31323
Tel: +912-884-3371 or +800-359-0943
Fax: +912-884-3426
E-mails:
InterstatePaper[at]InterstatePaper.com


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