Susan Stansbury

Today, about 30 percent of manufacturing employees are women. While you might think that this is a substantial representation, it’s actually a number that has stayed pretty consistent since the 1970s. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, though women make up nearly half of the overall workforce, they remain underrepresented in the manufacturing industry.

The 2018 Converters Expo held on April 18 in the heart of the “converting corridor” in the Lambeau Field atrium advanced the Expo’s reputation while exhibitors touted their own manufacturing advances.

Celebrating its 10th year, March’s 2017 Converters Expo boasted about 20 percent more exhibitors combined with an impressive growth in attendees.

In an era where image and branding often drive buyers' decisions, advances in flexo printing take center stage in packaging presentation.

Everyone knows that efficiency and automation have become critical to survival in US manufacturing.