Tom Egan

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Easing Product Safety Concerns in Today’s Climate

How brands can leverage packaging to uphold consumer expectations amid the COVID-19 crisis

October 13, 2020

Amid this uncertainty, consumers are practicing new approaches to various aspects of their lives, including how they conduct visits with loved ones or how they clock in for work. In particular, COVID-19 has prompted a major shift in how people shop.

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Easing Product Safety Concerns in an Uncertain Climate

How brands can leverage packaging to uphold consumer expectations amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Tom Egan

October 11, 2020

In the wake of COVID-19, lockdowns are starting to be lifted and businesses are reopening their doors. Yet, even as the curve flattens and the world begins to regain a level of normalcy, some concerns linger.

Industry Q&A: Flexible Packaging

Delving Into the Drivers of Flexible Packaging

Tom Egan

February 14, 2020

Tom Egan, PMMI vice president of industry services, examines the status of this growing packaging segment and the factors that are influencing its advancement.

Keeping Up with the Ecommerce Expansion

Tom Egan

February 7, 2020

As ecommerce platforms continue to grow, brands face the prospect of SKU proliferation and the challenges of ensuring products reach consumers in excellent condition.

Delving Into The Drivers of Flexible Packaging's Growth

Tom Egan

January 27, 2020

Tom Egan, PMMI vice president of industry services, examines the status of this growing packaging segment and the factors that are influencing its advancement.

PMMI Column

Sustainable Packaging Update

Innovations in plastic and new materials help make packaging greener.

Tom Egan

April 11, 2019

Growing desire to reduce the depletion of natural resources, non-renewable energy sources and rainforests is pushing manufacturers toward more environmentally friendly packaging solutions.

The Internet of Things the newest packaging trend

The Internet of Things technology

How the Internet of Things is improving manufacturing

Tom Egan

November 1, 2016

As Investment in IoT rises, PMMI’s Tom Egan offers a closer look at the trend.

PMMI Corner

Today’s packaging must meet many demands but nutrition, freshness and convenience are top priorities

Tom Egan

March 11, 2016

The latest Global Packaging Trends Report from PMMI identified increasing awareness of health and wellness as one of the key trends driving development and innovation in packaging.

PMMI Corner

Global Beverage Packaging Trends

Health consciousness, sustainability concerns and a growing middle class impact the industry.

Tom Egan

December 10, 2015

The beverage packaging industry is showing strong growth around the globe and is estimated to reach $131.1 billion by 2019, a five year CAGR of 4.4%1.

PMMI Corner

Flexible packaging flexes its muscles

Tom Egan

July 15, 2015

The global flexible packaging market is expected to grow by an average annual rate of 4.4%, reaching $99.10 billion by 2019, making it one of the fastest growing segments in the packaging industry.