Shipping major manufacturing equipment around the globe is no simple task, requiring significant logistics planning and coordination between manufacturers and suppliers. For Mayfran International, a Cleveland-based leader in scrap and material handling solutions, delivering its conveyor systems to customers in the same quality condition in which they left the manufacturing floor is a top priority. 

The confectionery recognized that in a competitive market, to maintain their excellent relationships with retailers, the site needed to secure the factory by proactively investing in automation.

Household packaging is going green, that's true, but there are more trends that are emerging. Special effects printing and new ways to package home fragrance are just a few trends...

Shrink sleeve packaging is on the rise, primarily in the beverage industry, though it has also seen an increase in use in tamper-resistant packaging applications. 

Package theft is steadily on the rise in the United States as more and more consumers shift to do more of their shopping online. 

Over the last 10 years there have been multiple changes to the laws surrounding cigarettes and smoking. 

Most companies tend to focus on their products and product designs to reduce their costs and completely overlook their packaging cost.

Brand owners of organic and natural foods face particular challenges in keeping their products from spoiling without preservatives and additives. Consumers who buy organic have the expectation of “clean” products that are also fresh and shelf-stable. 

In the food and beverage market, interesting packaging designs, shapes and materials may catch the eye of shoppers perusing the shelves, but it’s not the sole element driving purchasing decisions.