ProMat 2017: Keynote panel shares green DC design tips
April 3, 2017
Led by sustainability advisor and author Andrew Winston, a group of supply chain professionals from companies including UPS and REI shared their tips on greener, more efficient supply chains at Monday morning’s keynote.
Reusable container from Schaefer cubes both seatainers, trailers
April 3, 2017
McCulloch unveiled the GlobalStac bulk container in a press conference yesterday.
Packaging Corner: Find value beyond the pallet
March 31, 2017
Pallet supplier’s expanded services deliver savings and sustainability throughout supply chain.
New ProFood Tech show to co-locate with ProMat 2017
March 31, 2017
Thanks to a cooperation agreement with the event organizers, registration for the inaugural ProFood Tech (April 4–6, 2017) also includes admission to both the ProMat and Automate events being held April 3–6 at McCormick Place, Chicago.
ProMat 2017: Explore the show
March 30, 2017
Welcome to ProMat 2017—the industry’s largest expo for manufacturing and supply chain innovation.
NWPCA’s pallet design software produces certified sustainable USDA BioPreferred wood pallets
March 30, 2017
Because they are manufactured from a renewable carbon source, wood pallets are a sustainable product that reduces the need for non-renewable, petroleum-based materials.
Protective packaging revenues to nearly double by 2026
March 23, 2017
Report outlines significant impact of e-commerce on the need for flexible packaging.
RMH Systems acquires Skarnes
March 22, 2017
Acquisition introduces packaging and scales to distributor's material handling offerings.
HAVI identifies five trends for 2017 impacting foodservice supply chains
March 22, 2017
Rapidly evolving customer preferences have a substantial impact on supply chain operations.
From Raw to Retailer: 4 technology trends in food and beverage market
March 7, 2017
Emerging trends in products and packaging are sprouting innovative picking and packaging technologies for the food and beverage market.
Other Voices: 2017 Top 5 trends in enterprise labeling
March 2, 2017
Survey reveals the need to identify and measure the strategic impact of labeling on a company's supply chain and growth.
U.S. demand for rigid bulk packaging to increase 3.1% per year to $7.2 billion in 2020
February 28, 2017
Freedonia study explores opportunities and headwinds for reusables.
QPSI announces acquisition of pharmaceutical packaging company, International Labs
February 8, 2017
Contract packager to increase primary packaging capabilities and direct-to-retail distribution.
Pharmaceutical and medical device infographic shows industry growth
February 6, 2017
PMMI releases infographic outlining pharmaceutical market growth, consolidation and investment patterns.
Foodservice GS1 US Standards workgroups to focus on implementation and operational efficiencies
February 6, 2017
Standards initiative workgroups restructured following success of standards adoption, basic education work.
The protective packaging balancing act
February 6, 2017
When selecting protective packaging, damage analysis and performance should drive material decisions, not cost.
Pack Expo East partner program brings packaging industry leaders to Philadelphia
February 2, 2017
The organizations involved in the 2017 PACK EXPO East Partner Program include: AIM, Contract Packaging Association (CPA), Midwest Food Products Association (MWFPA), and OMAC (The Organization for Machine Automation and Control).
PMMI to announce 2017 Global Packaging Trends report at interpack 2017
February 1, 2017
More than 165 PMMI members to represent North American market in Düsseldorf, Germany.
PMMI awards Richard C. Ryan Packaging Education Scholarship to University of Wisconsin—Stout student
January 27, 2017
Packaging engineering student Ryan Knudtson recognized for demonstrated commitment to excellence in the packaging industry and extracurricular involvement.
PMMI announces new details about Pack Expo East
January 18, 2017
One month away, the event will host 400 exhibiting companies and span more than 100,000 net square feet.
