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Comprehensive information on the types and uses of packaging in material handling and warehousing with an emphasis on reusable and eco packaging.


Automated packaging makes noise at Crutchfield
A leader in the home audio distribution space, Crutchfield is using on-demand packaging to get packages out the door and to save on labor and packaging costs.

Packaging Issue: Positive results are front and center
One of our favorite traditions at Modern is our annual Packaging Issue designed to coincide with PMMI’s Pack Expo, the association’s trade show that this year will run Sept. 11-13 in Las Vegas.

Autobaggers: Out with plastic, in with paper
At least for e-commerce delivery mailers and bags, that is. Both Amazon and Walmart are making the transition as paper-based autobagger suppliers bring on new machines. It won’t all happen tomorrow, but the trend line is set.

Some notes from consumer packaging
A major survey from PMMI and AMERIPEN identifies some trend lines in consumer packaging that are worth considering in the world of industrial and transit packaging.

Pack Station Tricks: Common sense meets tech
Industrial workstation and shelving options are abundant for effective pack-out areas. Configuring an ideal set up for your operation is part commonsense work-cell design that eliminates wasted or awkward movements, but technology can also play a role.

Minhas to deliver keynote at PPWLN breakfast at Pack Expo Las Vegas
Manjit Minhas, renowned Canadian entrepreneur, beer baroness, and television personality, will be this year’s keynote speaker at the PPWLN Breakfast at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PMMI releases newly revised ANSI/PMMI B155.1-2023 safety standard
This new edition marks a comprehensive overhaul of the standard, introducing critical changes that prioritize user safety and industry advancements.

Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 prepares for largest show since inception
Produced by PMMI, Pack Expo Las Vegas will feature more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing the newest innovations for more than 40 vertical markets, spanning nearly 1 million square feet of exhibit space.

Labels for those really, really, really tough apps
Not every label carries only a bar code. Others that must survive the life of the product also have critical part data and even safety precautions. Here’s how one company has made meeting these demands its mission.

Accraply and BW Integrated Systems combine into BW Integrated Systems
The reorganized business strengthens the alignment of BW Packaging’s labeling, end-of-line and integration solutions.

Sustainability to take center stage at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023
The most comprehensive packaging and processing event in North America this year, Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 (Sept. 11–13, 2023; Las Vegas Convention Center), is taking the lead in highlighting the importance of sustainability in the industry

enVista accepted into SLAM Line automation industry group
enVista becomes one of 31 companies in MHI’s SLAM group, for its scan, label, apply, manifest (SLAM) line automation solutions.

New resource center for weighing and dimensioning
Beyond its team of experts, Rice Lake has come up with an online guide to integrate a new cubing and weighing station into your shipping process.

PMMI: Expo Pack Guadalajara breaks records
Returning after four years as the largest show in its history, EXPO PACK Guadalajara showcased the latest innovations, technologies, and solutions in the packaging and processing sectors.

The Complete Guide to Automated Packaging
This nine-chapter e-book will offer you everything you need to know in a crash course on how to automate your packaging line.

Packaging industry coalition AMERIPEN elects new board members
The American Institute for Packaging and the Environment's board features leaders from the packaging and consumer goods sectors. The institute's mission is to be the leading voice for the packaging industry, using science to inspire, create and advocate for sustainable solutions for the packaging value chain.

Go small or go home with mini, paper based wrapping system
A new, mini, paper-based wrapping system steps up to packaging stations for artisans as well as high-volume e-commerce.

Protective packaging roundup
Here are four great new ideas for getting the most out of protective packaging. Be sure to read all the way through—Walmart doesn’t often lend its name to someone else’s product.

Automated packaging lets opportunity flower
FloraCraft’s implementation of robotic, automated end-of-line packaging solutions gave it the throughput and cost efficiencies it needed to capitalize on growth opportunities.

Sealed Air announces new corporate brand, SEE
Brand reflects SEE's evolution from product-driven company to a market-focused company powered by automation, digital and sustainable packaging solutions


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