Trends and Industry Insights

The Importance of a United Front by Manufacturers to Address the Workforce Skills Gap

03/07/2022
As the world around us continues to change, one constant is the growing workforce skills gap. For those in industrial/manufacturing companies, this isn’t news. We’ve been in the trenches trying to highlight why these careers are something to be proud of and how these careers provide career fulfillment and long-term...
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Robotic Palletizers vs. Conventional Systems

09/09/2021
In the field of packaging automation equipment, one of the fastest-growing segments is palletizing – driven by continually rising labor costs and talent attrition. Those factors – which are impacting processes around the globe – are now driving many companies which had previously avoided fully integrated systems toward more automated...
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What Is Secondary Packaging, And Why Is It Critical?

09/09/2021
Few consumer goods are sold to people as-is. Even durable, shelf-stable products such as batteries are packaged in some form or another. There are numerous reasons for this. Not only do boxes, bags, blister cards and the like keep products organized and safe during transit, but they also serve important...
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The Real Cost of Product Recalls – and Importance of Prevention

05/20/2020
When a food manufacturer needs to recall a product for safety reasons, there is always an actual cost incurred due to this recall. To start with, there is a direct cost that comes with having to refund all the recalled product. Not only are any of the profits from the...
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Top 3 Reasons to Shrink Wrap Your Food

05/01/2020
Now more than ever, the benefits of ensuring food is packaged cleanly and efficiently are top of mind. While food safety has always been a high priority, limiting any damage or contamination from the outside world is going to be a new focus in the post COVID-19 society. Ensuring food...
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How to Quickly Adjust Your Food Packaging Supply Chain

03/23/2020
If you have historically sold your product to foodservice customers and are looking to diversify into retail (or vice versa), the process can seem like a challenge. Understanding where to start can help companies focus on the right aspects of the process first and minimize the impact of any pieces...
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