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ESG 101 for OEMs

During a talk on ESG at the PMMI Annual Meeting, consultant Tracy Taszarek stressed that it’s not too late to get started.

October 24, 2023

Tracy Taszarek speaks about ESG trends at the 2023 PMMI Annual Meeting.

Business Intelligence

Old Buildings, Limited Space Deter CPG Warehouse Automation

From decades-old buildings to shortsighted planning through COVID, CPGs are struggling to find the space for warehouse automation.

October 19, 2023

Over half of CPG survey respondents say warehouse space and layout challenges impact their automation investment decisions.

Amazon Eliminates Plastic at Fulfillment Center

Rebuild of existing machines enables the Euclid, Ohio fulfillment center to make a full transition to paper packaging.

October 19, 2023

Amazon's Full Transition To Paper Packaging

Navigating ESG in Contract Manufacturing and Packaging: A Roadmap to Sustainability

OpX’s newest work product, “ESG Framework: Journey to a Successful ESG Program,” defines the ‘how’ and ‘why’ companies—including contract services—should convert to environmental, social, and governance goals.

October 18, 2023

The ESG work product serves as a mall map, showing each company and contract service where it is and the path to get to where it wants to be, with counsel on short-term and long-term goals that are situationally specific.

MSU Developing Residential Compostable Food Packaging

The PLA material would ideally work in residential compost piles.

October 11, 2023

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R.A Jones to Install Rooftop Solar Panels at Its Manufacturing Facility

More than 50% of R.A Jones’ Covington, Ky. plant will be powered by solar panels, helping to reduce carbon footprint and lower its annual electricity costs. It is the first Coesia company in the U.S. to power its facility with photovoltaic systems.

October 10, 2023

R a Jones Rooftop Solar Panels

4 Tips for Connecting Remotely with Your Next Gen Workforce

Remote and hybrid work have unquestionable perks. If you’re managing early career professionals…“let me know if you have questions” won’t always suffice.

October 10, 2023

Panelists (from left): Kate Malachowski, PhD; Nina Rosso; Stephanie Lee, MBS; Robin Usselman; Tita Tavares; Kelly Waldron, PhD.

Outsourcing Popular Among Dairy Producers

Most dairy processors are outsourcing technical aspects of their business, including machine installation, packaging, and data management.

October 5, 2023

Many dairy producers say they outsource several technical aspects of their business.

How to Assimilate Acquisitions Into Strategies, Processes, Culture, Manufacturing Operations

As CPGs continue a pattern of growth through acquisition, it’s important to keep in mind how the two companies will come together. Conagra shares some lessons learned.

October 5, 2023

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How CPGs Can Protect Themselves from New Cyber Threats

Multiple variants of ransomware—deployed within 48 hours of each other—enable new data destruction tactics.

October 2, 2023

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Industry Report: Labor’s Long Reach Creates Challenges Beyond Processing

Many significant hurdles facing food processors in 2023 can be linked to the ongoing labor crunch, while inflation continues to drive several industry trends.

September 27, 2023

Food Factory Workers

PMMI Pitches in for Minnesota Manufacturing Week

Partners with leading equipment manufacturer member companies for Minnesota Manufacturing Week in a statewide tour highlighting local packaging innovation.

September 27, 2023

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End of the Line Video Series: How Packaging Plays into Public Health Preparedness, a Glimpse into Cybersecurity, and Navigating Multiple SKUs in the Supply Chain

Tune in to hear us editors talk about EPR regulation's sliding scale, cybersecurity risks you haven't considered, and insights into supply chain forecasting.

Two technicians examine a white and blue collaborative robotic arm while reviewing documentation on a tablet.

For Robotics Non-Adopters, a Missing Use Case Outranks Cost as the Top Barrier

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The Industry Comes Together at PACK EXPO International 2026

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End of the Line Video Series: An EPR Law Appeal, Smart Inhalers, and How Lighting Impacts Food Safety

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Mobile Robots Poised to Overtake Industrial Machines on the Packaging Floor

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Murrelektronik Brings Decentralized Automation to PACK EXPO International 2026

At Booth N-5745, Murrelektronik will show IO-Link connectivity, machine control, circuit protection, and power distribution technologies designed to simplify packaging machinery.

igus Brings Motion and Automation Solutions to PACK EXPO

NORD Exhibits Packaging Drive Solutions at PACK EXPO 2026

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Guideposts to Engineering the Modern Plant

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A Practical Guide to the Future of Automation

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