Advancing automation award

Pack Expo 2012 was a good time to recognize those who have made innovation a part of their corporate DNA.

Nov 12, 2012

Joe Angel, VP/Publisher of Packaging World Congratulates Frank Langro and John Holmes on FESTO's 40th Anniversary, during Pack Expo 2012.

Festo Corporation

Annual Outlook Report: Automation & Robotics

Annual Outlook Report: Sustainability

Coding, Marking, and Labeling Innovations Report

Machinery Basics

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

Coding And Marking Equipment Package This Video

Coding & Marking Equipment: Why It’s So Important in Packaging

Learn About 4 Different Types of Wrapping Machines for Your Product

Learn About 10 Different Types of Labeling Machines for Your Product

Each can of Nialis non-alcoholic beer depicts silhouetted hikers or explorers bearing flags—a symbolic nod to Summit’s entry into the NA segment.

Package Design Plants a Flag for Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer

Summit Brewing’s Nialas non-alcoholic craft beer line uses an adventure-themed packaging design to connect with active consumers and convey the flavor-forward character of the beers.

Paper’s widespread recyclability enables CPGs to incorporate post-consumer materials and reduce use of virgin resources.

CPGs Embrace Paper’s Circular Properties, but Shelf Life and Barrier Hurdles Remain

Survey: Automation and Robotics Makes Its Way to Secondary & End-of-Line

This transition is expected to eliminate over 500 metric tons of virgin plastic per year, resulting in an estimated reduction of 694 metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually.

Nestlé Purina PetCare, Amcor, and A'Peel Design Packaging for Recyclability

RAPPLON® Homogenous Elastic Belts by Ammeraal Beltech

Is your palletizing solution leaving money on the floor?

Discover which palletizing technology—robotic, conventional, or hybrid—will maximize your packaging line efficiency while minimizing long-term costs in this comprehensive analysis.

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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Advancing automation award

Festo Corporation

Annual Outlook Report: Automation & Robotics

Annual Outlook Report: Sustainability

Coding, Marking, and Labeling Innovations Report

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

Coding & Marking Equipment: Why It’s So Important in Packaging

Learn About 4 Different Types of Wrapping Machines for Your Product

Learn About 10 Different Types of Labeling Machines for Your Product

Package Design Plants a Flag for Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer

CPGs Embrace Paper’s Circular Properties, but Shelf Life and Barrier Hurdles Remain

Survey: Automation and Robotics Makes Its Way to Secondary & End-of-Line

Nestlé Purina PetCare, Amcor, and A'Peel Design Packaging for Recyclability

RAPPLON® Homogenous Elastic Belts by Ammeraal Beltech

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Foam-in-place Packaging

Seal Inspection System for Closed Valve Bags

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