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Supplier news: Relocations, expansions

Plastican, Inc. (Leominster, MA) purchased a 100ꯠ sq' manufacturing plant in Phoenix, AZ.

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Annual Outlook Report: Sustainability

Annual Outlook Report: Sustainability

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Annual Outlook Report: Workforce

Our List of Cobot Palletizing Solutions

Our List of Cobot Palletizing Solutions

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How Do Horizontal Form/Fill/Seal Machines Work?

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

USPP’s new position paper outlines when physical or chemical recycling are appropriate, why mechanical recycling remains the priority, and what safeguards are needed to protect communities and support true circularity.

USPP Clarifies Physical and Chemical Recycling’s Place in Circularity

The U.S, Plastic Pact defines where physical and chemical recycling fit and the safeguards needed to ensure it complements, rather than replaces, mechanical systems.

A canned beverage manufacturer used a digital twin of its case and tray packing line to diagnose a persistent “yo-yo effect” fault. By testing virtually instead of on the live line, the team accelerated troubleshooting 10×, reduced downtime by 52%, and improved OEE by 14%.

How These Two CPGs Boosted OEE and Speed With Digital Twins

Dwayne Negron, digital twin capability manager at Kalypso, a Rockwell business, noted that more end users are “bringing in digital twin requirements on first pass to their contracts.

Live from Automation Fair: What CPGs Should Ask OEMs About Digital Twins

Jerry Plessing (left) digital solutions architect, and Lance Fountaine, CPG industry consultant (formerly with Cargill), presented Rockwell's vision for selling packaging line modernization up through your orgnaizaiton.

Live from Automation Fair: Making the Case for Packaging Line Modernization

Innovative packaging solutions

Innovative packaging solutions

The AI revolution in packaging robotics is here

Robots that see variations, adjust grip pressure automatically, accept plain-English commands, and predict their own maintenance. Discover how AI is transforming packaging operations.

The AI revolution in packaging robotics is here

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.

Annual Outlook Report: Workforce

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Pacific Labeling & Integration's ECH200 Pro Handheld High Resolution Printer

Handheld Coding and Marking Printer

Pacific Labeling & Integration announces the ECH200 Pro Handheld High Resolution Printer for fast, on-site coding and marking.

Manufacturing Intelligence Software

Palletizing Kit

Packaging World Packaging World Resource Guide 2026

Packaging World Resource Guide 2026

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