Younger, high-income consumers show greater willingness to pay premiums for sustainable packaging, highlighting generational and socioeconomic differences.
Robert (Bob) Bunting, chairman of Bunting Magnetics and a key figure in the company’s growth into a global supplier and manufacturer of magnetic solutions, died Tuesday, June 17, surrounded by family. He was 76.
Amtech’s integrated software platform enables packaging manufacturers to manage and automate mission-critical operations—from order entry and production planning to inventory management, equipment maintenance, and real-time performance analytics.
The name change reflects the company’s expanded value proposition as a fully integrated partner for packaging machinery, materials and support — serving food manufacturers across North America.
The bill expresses concern that solid waste may soon exceed landfill capacity in all of Hawaii’s counties, adding that the state would benefit from reduced waste production by expanding alternative strategies like reuse, refill, composting, and recycling.
The multi-year project will significantly enhance the infrastructure of the mill and underscore the company’s commitment to sustainable practices and operational efficiency.
Facility will serve as the supply chain hub for the warehousing, transportation, and inventory management of Placon’s medical-related packaging for customers in the region. Placon may eventually manufacture packaging in Costa Rica as customer demand increases.
These findings highlight a surge in investment and innovation — insights that will come to life this fall at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025, the premier packaging and processing trade show produced by PMMI, taking place Sept. 29–Oct. 1 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.