Golden Cylinder Awards

The Gravure Assn. of America recognized the “Best of the Best” in gravure printing at its 20th anniversary of the Golden Cylinder Awards. Five packaging winners were Nordenia U.S.A.

Feb 29, 2004

for Tyson chicken quesadillas (for the packaging/film category), Alcan Packaging Pharma Center for Prevpac peel-push lidding (foil), Wrico Packaging for Wm. Wrigley Jr.’s Wrigley Extra Thin Ice package (26” and narrower web), SleeveCo. for Black Magic auto care products (technical innovation), and Multi-Color Corp. for Folgers’ Aroma Seal coffee container (technical innovation). For more information, call GAA’s Laura Wayland-Smith Hatch at 585/436-2150.

Amcor Flexibles North America

SleeveCo

2024 PACK EXPO Innovations Reports

Machinery Basics

What Can You Package on a Vertical Form/Fill/Seal Machine?

A Look into the World of Cartoning Equipment

A Look at Feeding and Inserting Equipment on the Packaging Line

How Products are Loaded and Sealed into Pre-Made Bags and Pouches

Alpro’s connected packaging experience features an on-pack QR code that links to a web app styled as a classic adventure video game.

QR Code Brings Play to Danone’s Plant-Based Kids Line

Danone brings connected packaging to its new Alpro kids range of soy beverages and yogurt in Europe, blending plant-based products with a digital game that entertains while it educates.

The intersection of growth and sustainability-linked knowledge building, increasingly driven by policy, prompts change, says AMERIPEN Executive Director Lynn Dyer.

Global Packaging Trends Point to a New Strategic Approach

Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

Through the Line Podcast: Humanoid Robots in Packaging

Humanoid robots like Apptronik's Apollo are capable of completing repetitive tasks on the CPG plant floor, like repetitive lifting or material replenishment.

Humanoid Robots in Packaging Part 1: Continuous Upgrades, Some Industry Adoption

Semi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency

Conveyor setup secrets from top CPG manufacturers

7 proven steps to eliminate downtime and boost packaging line efficiency. Free expert playbook reveals maintenance, sequencing, and handling strategies.

Annual Outlook Report: Workforce

Hiring remains a major challenge in packaging, with 78% struggling to fill unskilled roles and 84% lacking experienced workers. As automation grows, companies must rethink hiring and training. Download the full report for key insights.

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Products

Golden Cylinder Awards

Amcor Flexibles North America

SleeveCo

2024 PACK EXPO Innovations Reports

What Can You Package on a Vertical Form/Fill/Seal Machine?

A Look into the World of Cartoning Equipment

A Look at Feeding and Inserting Equipment on the Packaging Line

How Products are Loaded and Sealed into Pre-Made Bags and Pouches

QR Code Brings Play to Danone’s Plant-Based Kids Line

Global Packaging Trends Point to a New Strategic Approach

Through the Line Podcast: Humanoid Robots in Packaging

Humanoid Robots in Packaging Part 1: Continuous Upgrades, Some Industry Adoption

Semi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency

High Gloss for Paper Packaging

RFID Tag and Inlay

Hybrid Bagging Machine for Paper and Poly Mailers

PELV Showcase 2025

September 2025

July/Aug 2025

May/Jun 2025

Conveying, Feeding & Inserting e-book

Researched List: Fast Changeover Cartoning Equipment

Researched List: Powder Processing and Packaging Suppliers

Master Filling & Capping Equipment Selection