Better Packages acquired

Better Packages has been acquired by its president, Philip L. White and two additional partners under the name Better Packages Acquisition Corp.

Jun 30, 2003

Philip L. White, president, Better Packages.

Donald Barker and James LeFebvre join White in the privately held corporation. Barker is a principal in Creative Products Development, an engineering design firm. LeFebvre is a principal in a Certified Public Accountants group.

Better Packages

Researched List: Engineering Services Firms

Annual Outlook Report: Sustainability

Annual Outlook Report: Automation & Robotics

Machinery Basics

Liquid Filling Equipment Package This Pmmi

A Video Overview of Liquid Filling Machines

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

V8 Energy's new package design features simplified and focused fruit imagery and flavor-specific coloring.

V8 Energy Gives its Package Design a Refreshing Boost

Campbell’s Company brand V8 Energy is highlighting its “better-for-you” positioning and aiming for greater shelf impact with its new design.

2025 The New Material World Compass Update Final Cover st5i L7h R7q

Meeting Sustainability Goals Requires Collaboration

Unlike food packaging or products requiring oxygen or moisture barriers, some applications don’t need the complex multi-layer laminations that make many films difficult or impossible to recycle.

Private Label Brands Target Low-Barrier, Recyclable Films via Retailer Forum

Fernway’s Paxiom dual-head labeler applies regulatory and branding labels to opposite sides of premium cartons at up to 40 per minute.

Fernway Cannabis Scales Automated Labeling Across State Lines

Semi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency

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.

Download Now

Annual Outlook Report: Automation & Robotics

What's in store for CPGs in 2025 and beyond? Packaging World editors explore the survey responses from 118 brand owners, CPG, and FMCG Packaging World readers for its new Annual Outlook Report.

Download

Products

Better Packages acquired

Better Packages

Researched List: Engineering Services Firms

Annual Outlook Report: Sustainability

Annual Outlook Report: Automation & Robotics

A Video Overview of Liquid Filling Machines

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

V8 Energy Gives its Package Design a Refreshing Boost

Meeting Sustainability Goals Requires Collaboration

Private Label Brands Target Low-Barrier, Recyclable Films via Retailer Forum

Fernway Cannabis Scales Automated Labeling Across State Lines

Semi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency

Airless Pump Filler

Accumulation Table

Sealing Solution for PP and Aluminum Lids

October 2025

PELV Showcase 2025

September 2025

July/Aug 2025

Conveying, Feeding & Inserting e-book

Researched List: Fast Changeover Cartoning Equipment

Researched List: Powder Processing and Packaging Suppliers

Master Filling & Capping Equipment Selection