Sustainability

Column: What Will Result from Drastic Cuts to Government Agency Staff? We'll See.

Despite promises of eliminating "waste, fraud and abuse," the administration's arbitrary approach to government reform, including widespread layoffs and program cuts, raises concerns about the future effectiveness of regulatory agencies to protect public safety.

May 22, 2025

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Robotics

Survey: Costly Workforce Driving Robotics and Automation Adoption

According to Packaging World’s inaugural Annual Outlook Report survey, the workforce is the number one reason by far for adopting robotics, as 61% were looking to add specifically to reduce labor costs.

May 21, 2025

Workforce

Community Poll: Job Board

Share your thoughts on the value of a Packaging World job board.

May 20, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Workforce Annual Outlook Report

Why are CPGs continuing to struggle with hiring in the workforce? Packaging World editors Matt Reynolds and Casey Flanagan explore the survey responses from 79 brand owners, CPG, and FMCG Packaging World readers.

May 13, 2025

Workforce

Serac Inc. appoints Roxana Rossette as New GM of Serac MidAm

Serac Inc

Serac MidAm, a subsidiary of Serac Group, welcomes Rossette as General Manager to lead regional expansion across Mexico and Latin America.

May 9, 2025

Workforce

BluePrint Automation Hires Nick Szczechowski as North Central Regional Sales Manager

BluePrint Automation (BPA)

Szczechowski joins BPA to drive growth in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, while Hunter Schultheis takes over the northwest region.

May 6, 2025

Workforce

IoPP Unveils 2025 Packaging Education Scholarship Recipients

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

The Institute of Packaging Professionals awards scholarships to promising students pursuing careers in the packaging industry while providing a talent pool for potential employers.

May 5, 2025

Workforce

Clemson's Robinson and Laster Receive Packaging Scholarships

Clemson University announces two Spring 2025 awards. Lyndsey Laster is the Robert Testin Outstanding Senior in Packaging Science winner, and Emilia Robinson becomes the Packaging World Outstanding Packaging Science Senior.

May 1, 2025

Workforce

Davide Varzè Appointed President of WECO and Multiscan

WECO, a Duravant company

Varzè to lead the two members of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling group in delivering advanced vision inspection, sorting, and moisture monitoring systems to the food industry.

April 28, 2025

Workforce

Engage Technologies Appoints Durell Kvasny as Packaging District Sales Manager - Northeast

Engage Technologies Corporation

Kvasny will focus on collaborating with distributors to expand sales and enhance brand recognition for Eastey and American Film & Machinery's packaging solutions.

April 21, 2025

Workforce

Community Poll: Retaining Workers in a Tight Labor Market

Learn how your peers are working to retain and hire new talent in a tight labor market.

April 18, 2025

Workforce

Specright Appoints Mike Boese CEO; Founder Matthew Wright Transitions to Executive Chairman

Specright

Leadership changes address surge in Specification Data Management platform demand and utilization and prepare Specright for the next stage of growth.

April 9, 2025

PMMI News

PMMI Foundation Joins Forces with FIRST as an Alliance Partner to Advance STEM Education

Partnership leverages contributions through the PMMI U Skills Fund to support STEM education and robotics competitions, supporting the future manufacturing workforce.

April 2, 2025