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Packaging World celebrates 25 years

Packaging World magazine's quarter century milestone offers an opportunity to look back at the pivotal events that brought us to the current day.

Packaging World has been producing information for packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain since 1994. See how PW and parent company, PMMI Media Group, have evolved over the years via the timeline below. Or, if you prefer, download our Infographic here »

Packaging technology and package designs have changed so much in 25 years; here's a sample of how far we've come:

Then and now: Loop’s reusable packaging vision began a decade ago »

Then and now: 25 years of juice bottle–and handle–evolution »

Then and now: E-commerce's infancy ... Remember when Amazon only sold books and music? »

Then and now: Precursor to craft beer's can-labeling trend »

Then and now: Familiar face pioneered servos »

Then and now: Handled PET containers remain an area of interest »

Then and now: Pallet pattern optimization software emerges »

Then and now: Caps and closures get smart »

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