Appointments, promotions

Squid Ink (Spring Lake Park, MN): Loyd Tarver, vp, business development. —Clemson University (Clemson, SC): Jorge Marcondes, trustee’s chair in packaging science.

Oct 31, 2001

—Klöckner Medipak Inc. (Clearwater, FL): Paul Williams, independent sales agent; Walt Stewart, independent sales agent; John Soporowski, independent sales agent. —Carroll International (Elmhurst, IL): Peter Loveland, president, CEO, LMC Intl. subsidiary. —Grafco (Hanover, MD): Mitch Mankosa, vp, operations. —Hi-Speed Checkweigher (Ithaca, NY): Peter Viiberg, sales representative, Michigan and Northern Indiana. —International Paper (Purchase, NY): Rick Ruso, account executive, Defor® Packaging Systems; Dan Sellers, supply chain mgr., Defor Packaging Systems. —Bischoff + Klein GmbH (Lengerich, Germany): Cy Stanland, head, consumer packaging div., North America. —Marquip (Phillips, WI): Jim Cummings, vp, market development.

Clemson University

LMC Intl.

Squid Ink

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection

International Paper

Videos from Squid Ink

Inkjet Printing on Firehose | Industrial Printing Demonstration

Ink Manifold Replacement - CoPilot Max, CoPilot Max 512i, and CoPilot Max LT

CoPilot Family of Printers - Start/Stop Printing Capabilities

Videos from METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection

How Athapack Enhances Quality with Checkweighing and Metal Detection | @mtproductinspection

Wolfe Honey Partners with METTLER TOLEDO for Enhanced Quality Assurance | @mtproductinspection

Interpack 2026 | @mtproductinspection

Discover Leading Suppliers

Redefine What’s Possible in Packaging & Processing—Register Now & Save!

The packaging innovations from PACK EXPO worth your attention.

Machinery Basics

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A Look into the World of Cartoning Equipment

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A Look at Feeding and Inserting Equipment on the Packaging Line

Pre Made Bag Loading & Sealing Thumbnail

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

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Learn About 4 Different Types of Wrapping Machines for Your Product

PET thermoforms, which include clamshells, trays, cups, and tubs commonly used for fresh produce and prepared foods. Food packaging accounted for approximately 79% of reported PET thermoform sales in 2024.

PET Thermoform Recovery Rises, but Circularity Gap Widens

NAPCOR reports record PET thermoform recovery in 2024, but declining recycled-content use exposes processing challenges and weak domestic demand.

Christine Bush of Schneider Electric proposed pairing traditional ROI calculations with a Plant Vitality Index that measures line condition, flexibility, workforce readiness, sustainability, and other strategic priorities.

Adding a Plant Vitality Score Could Strengthen Automation ROI

The shipper box represents Zavida Coffee Roasters' first entry into Keurig-compatible pods at Costco.

Zavida Coffee Roasters Bets On Digitally Printed Corrugated

A shopper scans a clamshell of Salinas Valley strawberries and sees where and when it was harvested, a suggested storage temperature, and a pairing idea. In Bonin's framing, the 2D barcode is where the supply chain's operational intelligence finally reaches the person in the aisle.

Walmart: FSMA 204 Compliance as the Floor, Not the Ceiling

(from l. to r.) Moderator Matt Reynolds, Packaging World; Sarah Pamplona Santos, Closed Loop Partners; Scott DeFife, Glass Packaging Institute; and Kenneth Laverdure, Estée Lauder Companies.

The Billion-Package Problem: Small-Format Recycling Solutions Emerge

Retail multipack suppliers, all in one place

25+ vetted systems for cups, tubs, and bottles — shrink, paperboard, banding, clip, and more. Free download.

Discover How to Stay Ahead of the Competition at PACK EXPO International

See new solutions from 2,600 exhibitors. Gain insights from 150+ free educational sessions. From automation & robotics to real-time data insights, find the tech for your company’s future at North America’s largest packaging & processing event.

Products

Campbell Wrapper Debuts Updates to Revolution Flow Wrapper at PACK EXPO International 2026

At Booth S-1700, Campbell Wrapper will demonstrate the Revolution, which features a new 45-degree chicane feed system, updated Allen-Bradley controls, integrated vision inspection, and paper-film packaging capabilities.

Quest Showcases Robotic Technology in Flexible One Solution to Help Manufacturers Navigate Complex Packaging Environments

Appointments, promotions

Clemson University

LMC Intl.

Squid Ink

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection

International Paper

Inkjet Printing on Firehose | Industrial Printing Demonstration

Ink Manifold Replacement - CoPilot Max, CoPilot Max 512i, and CoPilot Max LT

CoPilot Family of Printers - Start/Stop Printing Capabilities

How Athapack Enhances Quality with Checkweighing and Metal Detection | @mtproductinspection

Wolfe Honey Partners with METTLER TOLEDO for Enhanced Quality Assurance | @mtproductinspection

Interpack 2026 | @mtproductinspection

Discover Leading Suppliers

Redefine What’s Possible in Packaging & Processing—Register Now & Save!

The packaging innovations from PACK EXPO worth your attention.

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

Learn About 4 Different Types of Wrapping Machines for Your Product

PET Thermoform Recovery Rises, but Circularity Gap Widens

Adding a Plant Vitality Score Could Strengthen Automation ROI

Zavida Coffee Roasters Bets On Digitally Printed Corrugated

Walmart: FSMA 204 Compliance as the Floor, Not the Ceiling

The Billion-Package Problem: Small-Format Recycling Solutions Emerge

Campbell Wrapper Debuts Updates to Revolution Flow Wrapper at PACK EXPO International 2026

Quest Showcases Robotic Technology in Flexible One Solution to Help Manufacturers Navigate Complex Packaging Environments

All-Fill Showcases Custom Packaging Systems at PACK EXPO International 2026

July/August 2026

May/June 2026

March/April 2026

Jan/Feb 2026

External manufacturing's new competitive standard

Retail multipack systems: complete supplier directory

Retail multipack systems: complete supplier directory

SPC Impact 2026 Examines Packaging's Path Forward