With the end of the year approaching, and only two challenges remaining in our Mission: Packaging program, we asked our students to seek the wisdom of those who came before them – that is, packaging studies graduates from their universities. Each student interviewed...
With the end of the year approaching, and only two challenges remaining in our Mission: Packaging program, we asked our students to seek the wisdom of those who came before them – that is, packaging studies graduates from their universities. Each student...
True packaging pros are aware of common issues that can wreak havoc on their packaging line and know what corrective actions to take when challenges arise. As they study to become experts in their fields, our Mission: Packaging students took on the task of...
The packaging industry is full of professional organizations such as the Flexible Packaging Association, PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the Paperboard Packaging Council, and the Adhesive and Sealant Council. Even from this list,...
Did you celebrate Earth Day on April 22? Events and celebrations were held worldwide to support the environmental protection of our planet. But really, the Earth is something many people take into consideration every day. Many businesses are also choosing to do...
Companies put a lot of time, money and effort into creating perfect packaging that will grab consumers’ attention and make them want to purchase a product. But a lot can happen between the creation of that product and its placement on shelf, which can impact a...
Sustainable. Customizable. Simplistic. Throw-back. Flexible. These are just some of the buzzwords surrounding today’s packaging. So, what's in store for the field in the future? For their third challenge, we asked Anna, Garrett and Eric to gain some insight into...
Today, many manufacturers are concerning themselves with continuous improvement projects to enhance the efficiency of production and packaging processes, and ultimately improve their bottom line. One topic we often hear in our conversations is Overall Equipment...
For their first mission, the Mission: Packaging students were asked to learn more about the packaging field through the eyes of someone already in it. It could have been a professor that's helped guide them to success, someone with whom they've completed an...
Classroom instruction is great. It provides students with a foundation from which to grow. And much of that growth comes from hands-on experience. That's why we're excited about our Mission: Packaging program - an educational experience for students. Over the next...