The Package, Dispensing Technique and Product Formula Are Inseparable in the Growing Dry Shampoo Market By Chi Le, Senior Director R&D, and Ian Fishman, Vice President Innovation & New Business Development at PLZ Personal Care Once relegated to emergency touchups, dry shampoo has become a popular essential for many consumers. Mordor Intelligence forecasted a 6.5%…
Read More >>New Values and Shopping Routines Are Changing Purchasing Behavior By Moira Stein, Insights & Strategy at Berlin Packaging After two years of above-average growth, pet food sales are stabilizing. Slower growth in the pet population is contributing to market-wide slowdowns following pandemic booms. While the category is normalizing, consumers are still willing to invest in…
Read More >>Three Tips To Consider When Buying Dairy Packaging Machinery By Max Davis, head of customer success at Waldner North America Selecting the right machinery for your plant is essential to keep operations running smoothly, and fill-seal and/or form-fill-seal equipment is an essential part of operations for most dairy processors. After all, these pieces of equipment…
Read More >>The Advantages of Proactive Problem Solving By Jenica Eisenbach, PPG Global Technical Service Director, Packaging Coatings Not only are metal cans the most recyclable packaging option available to consumers, but they also play a crucial role in preserving flavor and protecting the contents of food and beverages. Additionally, innovative can designs help differentiate products in…
Read More >>Reasons to Consider Replacing Weighing Systems with Precision Optical Counting Machines By René Stuijt, business manager, Industrial, for Cremer Speciaalmachines B.V. In packing consumer products, accuracy, quality assurance and customer satisfaction are of utmost importance. When handled correctly, product is apportioned accurately and packaged properly, avoiding costly and reputation-damaging errors. However, a common practice in…
Read More >>By Dave Chaffey, technology leader and co-founder of Immertia In an era where technology pervades nearly every aspect of life, the role of packaging in the consumer journey has transcended its traditional function of containment and aesthetic appeal. The packaging of today is a dynamic touchpoint that can captivate, inform, and foster an emotional connection…
Read More >>Innovations in Predictive Maintenance and Artificial Intelligence By Tom Egan, vice president of Industry Services for PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies The packaging industry has always been at the forefront of innovation, constantly evolving to meet the demands of consumers and optimize operational efficiency. In recent years, the convergence of predictive maintenance…
Read More >>Technology Revolutionizes Manufacturing And Warehousing Operations By Chris Caldwell, Product Manager at Yaskawa America Inc. – Motoman Robotics Division Considered by some to be the backbone of the global economy, the distribution and logistics market continues to grow, revolutionizing manufacturing and warehousing operations. To accommodate the 64% of supply chain leaders accelerating investment in advanced…
Read More >>The Primary Challenges Customers Need Equipment to Address By Nick Szczechowski and Brian Guzek, Regional Sales Managers with Brenton There are many challenges customers need packaging equipment to address. First and foremost is easy operation. That is because of the labor challenges facing manufacturing, packaging, and many other industrial sectors. These industries are experience higher…
Read More >>How to Make Meaningful Progress at Every Stage of the Product Lifecycle By Austin Given, Director, Packaging Design & Development for Veritiv USA/Asia Sustainability is no longer for those who can afford it or are willing to pay for it. Companies now have a responsibility to bring innovative solutions forward to their customers, developing eco-focused,…
Read More >>How to Find the Best Value at a Competitive Price By Gary Paulin, Vice President of Sales and Client Services at Lightning Labels Never was Ben Franklin’s quote, “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten,” more true than today. Mired in a super-competitive, supply chain-compromised, and…
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