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Cut to Length Strapping
If you have ever had the opportunity to work with synthetic cord strapping, then you know all of the benefits versus steel. First and foremost, zero potential to lose an eye. Good start. It weighs much less than a steel
Get Creative with Recycling: CYCLONE Dunnage Bags
Are you receiving a shipment with cargo secured by CYCLONE dunnage bags? If you are currently throwing away dunnage bags after receiving a shipment and are looking for a method of disposing of them that is a little more
Damage Prevention before Loading Roll Paper
Our cargo securement products help prevent damage to the goods in your load during transit, but did you know there are steps that should be taken even before you start loading a railcar? Upon receiving a railcar, many
The Importance of a Load Plan
Have you ever wondered how such large, heavy paper rolls can shift so much during transit? Throughout their journey from point A to point B by rail, constant forces are being applied to the paper rolls. As described in
Railcar Doorway Securement
At the beginning of the year, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Damage Prevention & Freight Claim Committee made changes to Rule 7 in their Doorway Protection, Circular No. 42-K. Rule 7 of AAR’s
New Report! Railroad Employees’ Use of Personal Electronic Devices and Safety Implications [Research Study]
![New Report! Railroad Employees’ Use of Personal Electronic Devices and Safety Implications [Research Study]](https://cdn.completepackaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Electronic-guidelines-1.jpg "New Report! Railroad Employees’ Use of Personal Electronic Devices and Safety Implications [Research Study]")
A recent report, published in June 2014 by the U.S. Department of Transportation, discusses the impact of distraction from personal (and company-issued) electronic devices (PED) on safety-critical railroad employees.
One Year Ago: The Lac-Mégantic Train Derailment
This July, we mark the passage of one year since the tragic train derailment in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec in Canada. On July 6th, a 74 car freight train carrying crude oil went off the tracks, leading to the explosion of
Complete Packaging Systems Volunteers at Camp for Children with Cancer
Here at Complete Packaging Systems, we firmly believe in giving back and doing our part for the community. That’s why on June 13th, we closed up shop and our entire staff spent the day volunteering at Camp
Announcement: Dunnage Bag AAR Compliance
As we recently discussed in a previous blog post, making sure your dunnage bags are AAR compliant and up-to-date with their AAR safety verification is absolutely essential. Otherwise, you face significant risks to