Workforce

WITC, Bosch aim to bridge the skills gap

Newly initiated joint venture includes electro-mechanic apprenticeship—the combination of an electrician and mechanic—that’s the first of its kind in Wisconsin and is now considered a new trade.

October 22, 2013

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Chicago conference to focus on how automation drives efficiency across industries

The Automation Conference this year celebrates the resurgence in manufacturing with two days of educational sessions covering industrial automation as a key driver of efficiency.

October 18, 2013

Workforce

2014 Packaging Scholarship announced

The recipient of Packaging World’s 2014 Future Leaders in Packaging Scholarship is the Packaging Program at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.

October 16, 2013

Operational Excellence

12 topics for effective support agreements

Doing business with a new machinery or controls provider is a long term commitment for both parties.

October 8, 2013

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Horizontal sealer boosts production 50%

Get a close-up tour of the new Packworld USA PW 3416 horizontal vacuum bag sealer, which features a new user interface developed with direct input from a customer. Find out how it helped that customer to both eliminate ergonomics-related injuries and increasing production 50%.

October 7, 2013

Workforce

The amazing race at Pack Expo

On Wednesday, Sept. 25, The Amazing Packaging Racers took to the Pack Expo Las Vegas show floor for the fourth year running.

September 30, 2013

Contract Packaging

Sauce, dip, salsa, and spirits maker/co-packer discusses expansion and staffing

David Stoklosa, Director, Corporate Business Development, LiDestri Foods, Inc., discusses facility and equipment investment, staffing, and business development issues.

September 30, 2013

Workforce

Purdue Calumet receives $2.7+ million grant

Purdue University Calumet’s impact on northwest Indiana economic development stands to be further enhanced.

September 20, 2013

Workforce

New packaging technologies featured at Process Expo

Just announced is an important addition, “Packaging in the new Millennium,” to the packaging track of the Process Expo University educational program taking place at Chicago's McCormick Place from November 3-6, 2013.

September 10, 2013

Workforce

PMMI gives workforce a JumPPstart

By working together, PMMI members hope to spark a new generation of manufacturing workers.

August 28, 2013

Additives, coatings & inks

Report assesses global nanotechnology packaging market through 2023

Global consumers, economic issues, emerging markets to influence nanotechnology growth in packaging in the coming decade.

August 27, 2013

Workforce

News from Purdue U. Calumet

Niaz Latif, Professor and Dean of the College of Technology at Purdue University Calumet, has announced that enrollment in the Mechatronics program has increased from 22 in the Fall of 2012 to 50 in the Fall of 2013.

August 22, 2013

Workforce

MSU event to demonstrate how packaging impacts health outcomes

Healthcare Packaging Immersion Experience (HcPIE) creates learning experience with simulated ER and home healthcare learning experiences.

August 16, 2013