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Alan Jones of Universal Converting Equipment offers a look at why duplex slitters are not only safer than turret slitting machines but also easier to operate and require less space. Learn how the latest advances in slitting/rewinding address long-standing challenges plaguing both narrow web and wide web converters.

After predicting last year that digital printing would dominate 15% of label sales by 2025, Paul Edwards of INX International provides an update. We sat down with Paul again to ask 1) if digital label sales grew as much as anticipated and 2) what lies in store for digital label sales going forward. Get Paul’s projections and the underlying factors behind them.

We recently sat down with SOMIC Packaging’s Peter Fox to discuss secondary packaging for dairy. Our wide-ranging discussion touched on the unique challenges of dairy packaging, how the push for sustainable packaging has imacted the industry, and machinery advancements that are improving secondary packaging. Get Peter’s insights.

North American resin costs have soared to historic highs, with no clear end in sight. Ric Lee of Atlantic Packaging suggests that the fix to the plastic price crisis starts on the pallet.

Arithmetic is simple. Compliance is not. We recently sat down with Anna Kendall of Ernst & Young LLP to discuss the challenges of meeting both imminent and long-term EPR mandates, including a coordinated May 31 reporting deadline across six states.

Coding, marking and printing are essential practices for packaging companies and brands looking to convey meaningful product information to consumers. Because of the widespread necessity of these practices, there has been a variety of innovations—from sustainable inks to laser solutions for beverage can marking. Learn more about these exciting new developments.

Join me at this year’s Global Pouch Forum in Clearwater, Florida! Excited to learn from industry leaders like Kevin Kelly, Rodrigo Castaneda, and Dan Felton while reconnecting with old friends. Let’s dive into the latest in sustainable and flexible packaging together!

The personal care sector is going green with innovations like styrene-free packaging from Schwan Cosmetics, plastic reductions by Amcor for Bulldog, and Nu Skin's eco-friendly relaunch of ageLOC® Tru Face®. Discover these sustainable advancements!

In today's fast-paced market, strategic automation in packaging and merchandising boosts efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances quality. By integrating data-driven insights and advanced technologies, companies can streamline operations and meet customer demands faster and more effectively.

Few elements of a package are more important than the label. Labels convey critical information about a package’s contents, in addition to helping market the product in a consumer context. Improvements in this area have come in the form of materials, technology, and machinery. Learn more about the latest in labeling.