Since joining Dow in 1997, Daniella has worked across multiple business units including Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Corporate Affairs and more. 

Amy is a seasoned professional with 25 years of experience in the packaging industry and currently serves as the Director of Sales Operations for Hughes Enterprises, an Envoy Solutions Company. 

Juliane Hefel is general manager of PPG’s specialty coatings and materials business. Ms. Hefel has 20 years of experience and is a proven leader of successful international organizations with the strategic vision and passion necessary to create unique, competitive advantages.

This year’s featured professionals have no problem making the case that girls and young women should consider a career in packaging.

Many food and beverage companies have dialed in to consumer preferences, and incorporated healthier options, as well as sustainable products.

Though a lot of modern equipment available on the market today can come pretty close, the assumption that a single tool can be a cure-all is an unrealistic one. Automation and robotics have become indispensable in modern manufacturing and warehousing, driving efficiency, productivity, and cost savings. But with so many variables in play, it can be overwhelming to determine where to start. 

Entering its 16th year, Converters Expo is once again bringing converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens together with industry buyers, specialists and suppliers in what is sure to be one of the biggest industry events of the year. 

In 2022, the Coronavirus pandemic finally started to loosen its grip on consumer spending habits as mobility shot back up. However, this good news was offset by global supply issues as many industries failed to keep pace with rising consumer demand.

From scientists who are developing eco-friendly resins to designers creating an impactful point-of-purchase display to sell product, there are a variety of career opportunities for women in the third-largest industry in the world.

Despite the challenges, the combined revenue of the food and beverage market this year was $435.3 billion and is expected to grow to a staggering $857B by 2025.*