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B&R sponsors future workforce with new pavilion, student contest

'Investing in the future of packaging innovation’ cites B&R’s Marc Ostertag, is the reason why the automation provider will sponsor the all-new PACK EXPO Education Pavilion and the Student Design Contest.

September 14, 2011

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'Big Book' provides package design inspiration

More than 500 full-color package designs are showcased in this new book, including a full selection of eco-friendly packages.

September 1, 2011

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Packaging Education Alliance adds new on-line learning

The Packaging Education Alliance’s August launch adds new depth to on-line learning for packaging professionals.

August 24, 2011

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Schools recognized for teaching PMMI competencies

Schools across Pennsylvania are establishing and being recognized for their ability to provide programs of study that teach the competencies underlying PMMI's first three mechatronics certificates.

August 21, 2011

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Social media and packaging education

New learning vehicles could help younger packaging pros get up to speed.

August 17, 2011

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What happens in Vegas? IoPP's packaging learning center

If your packaging team has the budget to attend just one all-encompassing educational program on packaging this year, this is it.

August 1, 2011

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Packaging internships work

At this time of year, when universities are graduating a new batch of students and firms are interviewing those students for potential positions, it may be prudent to look at what makes a good fit for the firm and the employee.

June 9, 2011

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The Pack Expo experience: from a packaging student's perspective

I attended my first Pack Expo show in Las Vegas when I was a sophomore. Wow, what a way to start my academic career!

January 5, 2011

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Million dollar donation to engineering education

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. has donated $1 million to support graduate engineering fellowships at the University of Rhode Island, located in Kingstown, RI.

January 3, 2011

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Clemson recognizes outstanding packaging science student

This year’s Packaging World Outstanding Packaging Science Senior Award goes to Judson Thomas Valentine.

April 12, 2010

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Festo drives home education message from coast to coast

Mobile Mechatroics Lab makes stops at customers and schools, spreading the word with “hands on” exhibits.

November 13, 2009

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Increasingly, universities find support from packaging manufacturers, retailers. . .

For manufacturers and retailers to grow their businesses, they need to find consumer-friendly—read earth-friendly—alternatives to packages and packaging processes.

April 1, 2009

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Lance's take on training

Toby Strickland, project engineer at snack manufacturer Lance Inc., talks about how training on packaging equipment is handled.

March 1, 2009