Schedule Details Conference Attire Conference Program Event Gentlemen Ladies The Conference program will focus on issues that impact the global Welcome Cruise Business Casual Comfortable attire industrial packaging industry. Presentation topics and speakers (sweater) (sweater or wrap) include: Grouse Mountain Business Casual Dress, suit, slacks Keynote address. A major global shipper will present his views (sweater) (sweater or wrap) regarding international growth prospects for the packaging industry. Closing Reception/ Suit/jacket Business/semi-formal Global Regulation. Mr. Duane Pfund, Chairman, UN Committee Dinner and tie of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, will discuss UN activities affecting the industry. Conference Sessions Business attire Business attire global partnerships Industrial Packaging Reconditioning. Topics will include global Canadian Customs Information empty packaging standards, global market trends, and environmental All foreign visitors must pass through customs to enter Canada. rules. Speakers from Japan, Europe and North America will address Everyone must hold a valid passport; however, holders of NEXUS these and other important topics. global solutions cards can speed the entry process. Visas are required from some New Generation. A conference highlight will be a panel of young countries, check with your embassy for this information. company executives from around the world who will offer their Getting around the City perspectives on the industrial packaging industry and its future. Industrial Packaging Manufacturing. Presentations on issues of Vancouver is a very accessible city and offers a wide range of interest to manufacturing companies will be made. Mr. Sadao Ono, transportation services. Cabs are relatively inexpensive and are readily President, JFE Container Co. ltd.; Mr. Peter Schaefer, CEO, Mauser, available all day and evening. TransLink buses (translink.bc.ca) and Mr. Nils Bodtker, CEO, The Bodtker Group are on the program. and the SkyTrain connect visitors from downtown to a wide range of nearby towns. The SeaBus ferry is available to take you to the North Technical and Special Presentations. Speakers will present Shore where you can visit Lonsdale Quay Market and other interesting information about innovative products and technologies that will sites. shape the future of the industry. In addition, a panel of testing experts will examine the UN testing scheme and offer their views on Vancouver has a wide variety of interesting neighborhoods, each with its effectiveness and value to shippers, packaging manufacturers, their own charm. Robson Street is the leading shopping thoroughfare; reconditioners and regulators. it is packed with interesting shops, boutiques and bars. Gastown offers glimpses of Vancouver’s origins, with its Victorian buildings and Suppliers Exposition. Numerous suppliers of goods and services to cobblestone streets. Kerrisdale is located just 15 minutes from the the industrial packaging industry will be exhibiting their products and downtown area and is a high-end shopping district. Granville Island services. Attendees will have ample time to visit with suppliers during is a picturesque peninsula not far from downtown. Street musicians, the conference. stores and art studios mix with excellent restaurants along the water’s edge. Other Tours Outside Vancouver Nature is a focus of Vancouver living. Take time to stroll through ICCR has partnered with Venue West to provide conference attendees Stanley Park, which is considered the finest urban park in North with a range of exciting pre- and post-conference tour options. America. Walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge, which is 300 Sample itineraries to amazing locations in the Canadian Rockies, feet above a magical river canyon. Or, visit the amazing Vancouver Vancouver Island and even Alaska are available by linking through Aquarium. All these sites are just minutes by taxi from the Hyatt www.reusablepackaging.org/international-conference/. Regency Hotel. Plant Tours Climate Several industrial packaging reconditioners and manufacturers have June temperatures in Vancouver are expected to be mild and sunny. generously agreed to open their plants to pre-arranged tours before The average high temperature is about 19.6 C (68 F) and the average and after the Conference. Plant owners respectfully ask that tour low is 11.7 C (53 F). arrangements be made at least 30-days in advance. A list of plant tour options and contact information is available by linking through Travel Information www.reusablepackaging.org/international-conference/. 3-5 June, 2015 Airport: Vancouver International Airport is less than 30 minutes from Conference Information the hotel. Taxis are available 24-hours a day for about $35 CAD each Hyatt Regency Vancouver way. The Canada Line rail connects the airport to downtown in under Conference information, including a list of Frequently Asked 30 minutes for about $8.75 CAD. TransLink buses also may be taken Questions (FAQs), is available at www.reusablepackackaging.org and Vancouver, BC Canada at a similar rate. iccr.biz. Cars can be rented at the airport from many vendors (e.g. Avis, Hertz). For additional information, please contact: The hotel parking rate is $47.79/day (CAD) valet; and, $37.95/day Paul Rankin, President (CAD) self-park. Reusable Industrial Packaging Association Second Circular 51 Monroe St., #812, Rockville, Maryland 20850 Ph: 301.577.3786 Fax: 301.577.6476 Email: [email protected] global partnerships global solutions Conference Information Conference Registration Hotel Accommodations All registrations must be made on-line. Please click Hyatt Regency Vancouver Dear Colleague, here or go to one of the following web sites to access Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 2R7 the registration form: www.reusablepackaging.org Tel: +1 604 683 1234 Fax: +1 604 689 3707 On behalf of the International Confederation of Container Reconditioners (ICCR) I am honored to present the Second or iccr.biz. http://vancouver.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Circular for the 15th International Conference on Industrial Packaging. The Conference will be held 3–5 June 2015 in Registration Fees A block of rooms at the Hyatt Regency is now available at the beautiful City of Vancouver, B.C. (Canada). the special conference rate of $222 (CAD) per night. The fees are: Upgrades are available at an additional cost. The hotel is The Conference Planning Committee, with help from friends and colleagues around the world, have developed an Delegates: $925.00 USD situated in the heart of Vancouver, and just a few blocks Accompanying Persons: $500.00 USD informative program featuring a wide range of business, regulatory, environmental and technical topics. In addition, away from the waterfront and Stanley Park. The hotel many global suppliers of goods and services will be with us throughout the Conference. Cancellation Policy features a gym, pool, and access to an acclaimed spa. Rooms feature high-speed internet. The special group Importantly, all attendees will enjoy a delightful variety of memorable social events. The Bodtker Group has partnered RIPA will offer a refund of 50% of the total registration fee rate will be offered three days prior to and three days with Schütz Container Systems to host a Harbor Cruise on Wednesday evening for all attendees. On Thursday evening per person until May 20, 2015. No refund requests will be after the conference, subject to availability. Space in the we will ride gondolas to the top of nearby Grouse Mountain for a magical evening of fun and food, all while overlooking honored after that date. Refund requests must be sent to hotel is somewhat limited after the conference. beautiful Vancouver City. And on Friday evening, ICCR will host a splendid reception and dinner in the hotel, featuring Paul Rankin at [email protected]. Registration refunds special entertainment and the International Morris Hershson Award of Merit ceremony honoring 2015 recipient will be issued by the Conference Secretariat immediately Conferees must make their own hotel reservations by Lawrence Bierlein. following the event. calling the hotel (+1 604 683 1234) or using this link: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/iccrjun15 The industrial packaging industry is evolving constantly to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers around the world. Not only are business practices changing, so too are our business models. Today, reconditioners and manufacturers in many parts of the world have formed direct and indirect business partnerships designed to provide 15th Annual Conference on Industrial Packaging value and quality service to customers. Our conference theme, “Global Partnerships – Global Solutions”, reflects many of the changes we see in the industrial packaging marketplace. Conference Schedule Vancouver, B.C. is a city of immense beauty and fascination. Visitors will enjoy a tremendous selection of cultural Date Conference Attendees Accompanying Combined attractions, dining establishments and sightseeing adventures. I am certain your participation in the 15th Persons International Conference on Industrial Packaging will be an unforgettable experience. Join me and your colleagues from Wednesday, Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. OPEN Welcome Reception and Cruise on Vancouver Harbor (Hosted by: The around the globe as we meet new friends and expand our understanding of the industrial packaging industry. June 3 Association Meetings Bodtker Group and Schütz Container IPANA: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Systems, Inc.) Sincerely, ICPP: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ICCR Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 p .m. – 8:00 p.m. Rod Stewart, Chairman 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Buses depart hotel starting at 5:30 p.m.) 15th International Conference Committee SERRED – TBA Thursday, Delegates Breakfast Buffet and UBC Museum of Grouse Mountain Visit June 4 Supplier Exposition Anthropology Activities, reception and dinner Special Thanks to Contributors 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (lunch included) (Buses depart hotel at 5:30 p.m.) ICCR would like to thank the following companies and Delegates Luncheon: 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. organizations for their help in making the 15th Conference Sessions: 9:00 a.m.