How Packaging Has Changed in the Amazon Age

Amazon suppliers are shaping industry standards for sustainable manufacturing and materials. By William J. Madl, Marketing Consultant  Amazon has been doing business since 1994, originally founded by Jeff Bezos out of his garage. Starting with over $20,000 in sales weekly, his company has gone on to reach $100 billion in revenue to date, is responsible…

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Pregis Joins Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier (APASS) Network

Pregis LLC, a protective packaging materials and automated systems manufacturer, has joined the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier (APASS) network. “Pregis has always been a material-neutral supplier whose main objective is to provide manufacturers, consumer packaged goods companies and retailers with the best protective solutions for their products,” said Tom Wetsch, chief innovation officer, Pregis.…

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Packaging for the Modern Patient: Key Considerations for E-Commerce

Prescription pills in plastic medicine bottles.

By Todd Meussling, Senior Manager, Market Development, Fresh-Lock As e-commerce continues to grow, industries across the board are looking to streamline packaging solutions to meet the rigorous demands of this unique supply chain. Simultaneously, consumer habits and expectations have evolved in a digital world, and we’ve seen the adoption of e-commerce purchasing grow across generations.…

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Retail Packaging Trends and Future Forecasts

A Q&A with Glenn Grosskopf, Vice President of Packaging Innovations, Colbert Packaging Corporation. By: Elisabeth Cuneo, Editor Packaging Technology Today: As a leading manufacturer of folding cartons and paperboard products, what can you tell me has changed in this segment over the years? And how will it continue to change and adapt to industry trends?…

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SGS Opens New Labs in France, India and USA – Expanding Global Network of ISTA Labs Offering 6-Amazon Certification Testing

SGS, an inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has expanded its global network of International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) accredited packaging test laboratories – with the opening of three new labs in Cestas (Bordeaux, France); Manesar (Delhi, India) and Appleton, Wisc.  The network offers the full suite of ISTA test procedures – including ISTA 6-Amazon,…

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eCommerce Remains Prominent

By Joan Mantini The eCommerce packaging market was valued at $27.04 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach $61.55 billion by 2025 over the forecast period 2020 – 2025. A recent report from Mordor Intelligence notes that eCommerce has emerged as a prominent choice for purchasing goods since the turn of the century, demanding robust packaging solutions to…

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