Returnable Packaging Resource, Inc. (RPR) celebrates its 10th anniversary of business operations this year. In 1998, Brian Laffler and James Knorr founded RPR with the vision of providing lasting value to manufacturing companies through full-service returnable packaging products and services.

RPR also is pleased to announce that Brian Laffler, President, has completed a recent stock transaction and is now the sole owner of the company.  

Throughout its history, the company has protected some of the most advanced parts in the automotive industry for companies such as Honda, Mercedes, BMW, Hyundai, and other major automotive manufacturers. Additionally, RPR has delivered complete returnable packaging systems and supplied new containers to manufacturers in industries related to food service, air travel, construction and home appliances.

Founded and headquartered in Simpsonville, South Carolina, RPR began operations with one salesperson serving the entire state. Following success in South Carolina, RPR now has six sales representatives offering packaging solutions and services throughout the southeastern United States, with another office located in Lincoln, Alabama.  The Alabama facility was opened earlier this year and fabricates protective packaging for the strong Alabama automotive market as well as SC, GA, NC, and TN.  According to Laffler, “Our people are our strongest asset and we look forward to growing in these strong southeastern markets.”

From protective dunnage and steel shipping racks, to plastic bulk containers, totes and pallets, RPR provides customized packaging solutions and services to fit specific needs. North America’s largest manufacturing companies continue to rely on RPR to solve material handling problems in new, cost-effective and “green” ways.