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How The PACK Challenge Builds Tomorrow’s Packaging Workforce

The PACK Challenge offers high school students hands-on experience in packaging, fostering industry interest and providing CPGs with opportunities to support future talent.

June 23, 2025

Teams compete with their packaging machinery at PACK EXPO International after a semester and a half of building.

Strategic Response to Industry Need: Multivac USA Celebrates First Apprenticeship Graduates Supporting Critical Operations

Multivac welcomes six new highly skilled technical professionals to their team after a rigorous two-year earn-while-you-learn program.

June 9, 2025

Survey: Cost Remains Hurdle in Automation and Robotics Decisions

According to Packaging World’s inaugural Annual Outlook Report survey, cost still tops the list of reasons some CPGs are not diving headfirst into automation and robotics.

May 29, 2025

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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

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AI in Manufacturing: Bridging Innovation & Operational Challenges

Despite growing optimism about GenAI’s potential, a new report shines a spotlight on several significant challenges manufacturers must address.

April 30, 2025

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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

Community Poll: Supporting Beverage Companies as Equipment Investments Increase

Learn what your peers think is the most successful way to support beverage packaging companies.

April 18, 2025

Community Poll: Bridging Generational Gaps in the Manufacturing Industry

Learn what your peers are doing to bridge generational gaps in the manufacturing industry.

April 18, 2025

Bridging the Generational Gap in Manufacturing

Understanding the notable disconnect between the four generations (Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials & Gen Z) can increase tenure and improve culture

April 15, 2025

Bridging The Generation Gap

unPACKed Podcast: The Strategic Advantage of Emotional Intelligence for Women

Listen as the most recent PPWLN Learning Circle explores the definition of EI, its impact on professional and personal growth, and its role as a strategic advantage—especially for women navigating workplace challenges.

April 5, 2025

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Empowering Women in Packaging Via Education, Mentorship, and Networking

Robopac USA's pioneering program is reshaping the landscape for women in packaging sales. It offers specialized education, mentorship, and networking to bridge gaps and foster collaboration.

April 7, 2025

Women-led hands-on training sets Robopac's program apart.

App-Based Training Tool for Robotics

ABB's RoboMasters app provides modular, app-based training for ABB robot programming and operation, aiming to address the skills gap in industrial robotics.

March 28, 2025

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Why "Tell Me About Your Equipment" Is a Trap

How smart exhibitors escape this trap and successfully sell at trade shows.

Understanding what effective training requires and optimizing training materials are key to improving performance.

Two Operator Training Boosts for Packagers and Processors

End users and OEMs developed useful strategies on both sides in a joint collaboration.

How End-Users and OEMs Can Avoid Vertical Startup Dips

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unPACKed Podcast: The Push Toward Greener Machines

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List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO

Looking for CPG-focused digital transformation solutions? Download our editor-curated list from PACK EXPO featuring top companies offering warehouse management, ERP, digital twin, and MES software with supply chain visibility and analytics capabilities—all tailored specifically for CPG operations.

List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO

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