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TECH FLASH

Seeing the big picture of sustainability

Materials, equipment and logistics all play a role in evolving the sustainability of manufacturers

September 29, 2014

Though sustainability solutions are rarely restricted to a single focus, packaging plays an important role in cost effectively minimizing waste, without sacrificing form or function.

Manufacturing News

AIOE makes equipment design easier

September 4, 2014

For processors of low-moisture foods, finding the right equipment is enough of a challenge—let alone knowing which mechanical specifications are necessary for a piece of equipment to conform to which particular food safety regulatory rules.

TECH FLASH

Production line ‘transformers’

Manufacturers turn to robotics and automation for increased flexibility, safety and efficiency

August 25, 2014

The need to meet the demands of the food industry, including its current and pending regulations, is driving the demand for new technologies.

Packaging Hall of Fame Welcomes 6 New Inductees

Jeremy Gerrard

August 22, 2014

PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, will welcome six new members into the Packaging Hall of Fame at special ceremony during this year’s PACK EXPO.

TECH FLASH

Food quality begins with company leadership

Food manufacturers must ensure standards for excellent quality are reflected throughout the entire supply chain, its technologies and standard operating procedures

July 29, 2014

PMMI Consultant Jeffrey Barach talks about what food and beverage manufacturers can do to improve product quality and what resources will be available to them at PACK EXPO.

PMMI researchers study growth of ready retail packaging

Jeremy Gerrard

June 18, 2014

With an increasing demand for ready retail packaging (RRP), a new report from PMMI suggests manufacturers are ready to invest in specialized equipment in order to keep up with industry growth.

PMMI welcomes packaging hall of fame nominations

Jeremy Gerrard

June 10, 2014

The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies and PACK EXPO producer PMMI announced it is accepting nominations for the 2014 packaging hall of fame class to be celebrated at this year’s PACK EXPO International.

TECH FLASH

PMMI announces findings of Retail Ready Packaging study

Economic growth and urbanization have lead to an increase in retail ready packaging markets around the world

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2014

Economic growth and urbanization lead to increase in retail ready packaging markets around the world.

PMMI, Rockwell Automation announce presenters and topics for PACK EXPO International

Jeremy Gerrard

May 8, 2014

Educational sessions presented at the Center for Trends and Technology during PACK EXPO International 2014 will focus on efficiency and efficacy in production,according to its organizers.