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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.

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.

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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Annual Outlook Report: Workforce
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