Thoughts on workforce development strategies

Few people have a better grasp of the challenges faced by U.S. manufacturers when it comes to workforce development as it relates specifically to manufacturing than Keith Campbell, a regular blogger and occasional contributor not only to this space but also to the pages of Packaging World. Here’s what he had to say in his most recent blog.

September 23, 2016

Packaging Technology: Page 144

PMMI boasts record membership numbers

Twenty-four new members were added earlier this week

September 23, 2016

Walmart, Hostess, and deep-fried Twinkies

What does it portend when an iconic brand and a mega-retailer collaborate on product development?

September 21, 2016

Pregis acquires protective packaging company Easypack

Pregis acquired Easypack to expand its paper and protective packaging offerings.

September 20, 2016

Pw 184748 Easypack Paper Rolls

FPA announces new President and CEO

Alison Keane, Esq., has been named President and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) as of October 3, 2016.

September 19, 2016

Klöckner Pentaplast acquires packaging company Farmamak

Klöckner Pentaplast will acquire Farmamak from Gözde Girişim Montabaur, and Farmamak will operate as a subsidiary within the Klöckner Pentaplast Group.

September 16, 2016

Plant Operations & Equipment

LMI Technologies: 3D smart senors

LMI Technologies (LMI) launched the Gocator 2400 Series, the latest addition to the Gocator series of smart, all-in-one 3D line profilers.

September 15, 2016

Gocator 2400 Series

WestRock announces consumer and corrugated leadership

WestRock Company names new president of Consumer Packaging, Corrugated Packaging, Paper Solutions, Enterprise Solutions, and Business Development, Latin America

September 14, 2016

MDI: Foam packaging solutions

Custom protective foam packaging solutions from MDI protect sensitive items for manufacturing, storage, transportation, and display.

September 14, 2016

Pw 184590 Protective Foam

Bennett’s digital printing wins excellence awards

Bennett Packaging wins six awards at the 2016 Package Printing Excellence Awards.

September 13, 2016

Pw 184618 Welchsgrapejuicesm

LIVE FROM PDA/FDA: FDA continues focus on keeping public safe in the fight against counterfeit drugs

FDA has made strides in identifying vulnerabilities and threats in the supply chain with the implementation of the DSCSA.

September 12, 2016

FDA Continues Focus on Keeping Public Safe in the Fight Against Counterfeit Drugs

BPA names new director, South America

Guilherme Vivona will further develop BluePrint Automation in South America to include new customers and markets as the new director of the region.

September 8, 2016

Pw 184329 Guilherme Gui Vivona

FSMA poses problems for produce and small companies

Updated report from PMMI tracks FSMA compliance progress

September 7, 2016

PMMI's FSMA Compliance Report

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Products

The Effytec USA Model HB 15 HFFS pouch machine

Effytec USA Will Display the HB 15 HFFS Pouch Machine at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth W-2500

The Effytec USA Model HB 15 is designed to produce a variety of pouches, including twin sachets and shaped pouches with tear-off spouts, at high speeds for multiple industries.

Advancing Modified Atmosphere Packaging: CV-TEK Launching the Mark III Plus

Tetra Pak Returns to PACK EXPO to Empower Brands to Grow