PACKEXPO Las Vegas 2023, which will be held September 11 through September 13, will highlight sustainability efforts through a new dedicated section of the annual trade show.
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Panel Discusses End-Market Solutions for Recyclables
Jason Pelz has some basic advice for brands when it comes to developing end markets for recyclables: “You have to get engaged.” That may be obvious, but obvious doesn’t necessarily translate into action.
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Society of Plastics Engineers Fall Conference Takes Shape
FlexPackCon® 2023 will include speakers from along the value chain of flexible packaging.
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FPA Names New Leaders to Its Board and Emerging Leadership Council
William Jackson, Ph.D., chief technology officer of Amcor Flexibles, has been named to a two-year term as chair of Flexible Packaging Association’s board of directors. Kasie Fairbarn, a member of the chair’s advisory council, has been elected co-chair of the Emerging Leadership Council.
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A Closer Look at David Love
Senior Vice President, Marketing and R&D, Printpack
In this issue, we interview David Love, Printpack’s senior vice president of marketing and research and development. He is a member of the executive committee of the Flexible Packaging Association, as well.
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Encouraging Diversity
An Interview With Kuma Roberts, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Arrowhead Consulting
Creating opportunities instead of assuming they will happen is at the heart of Kuma Roberts’ work.
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Making the Business Case for DEI
Companies Say DEI Programs Promote Growth and Enhance Values
Employers say they recognize a moral imperative for ensuring their workplaces are inclusive and welcoming. But they also have been swayed by research into the business benefits of diversity.
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Providing Opportunity for Women
Flexible Packaging Leaders Discuss Their Careers and Opportunities for Women and Others
Women running flexible packaging companies evangelize for the industry and its opportunities for people with talent and drive. And they agree that networking, the guidance of mentors, and the power of flexible packaging provide an open field for advancement and career fulfillment.
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Hennepin Provides Real-World Experiences for Students
We talk to Jeff Thorstad, a faculty member at Hennepin Technical College in Minnesota, about the program named Automation Robotics Engineering Technology.
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Taking Chances Leads to Top Job
Anoosheh Oskouian, CEO and President, Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc.
We talk to Anoosheh Oskouian about her career at Ship & Shore Sheet Metal, her professional challenges as president and CEO, and her advice for women thinking about entering a technical field.
Read More2023 Shaping up to be Odd Year for State Packaging Laws
The year 2023 has proven to be a challenging one for keeping up with state legislative activity in the flexible packaging industry. At the year’s midpoint, it remains to be seen if new standards will be set.
Read MoreWorkforce Issues Capture Attention in Washington
The U.S. workforce is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread shifts to remote- and hybrid-work models, which does not work well for manufacturing jobs that require skilled, hands-on engagement.
Read MoreLiving at the Intersection of Flexible Packaging and Sustainability
Flexible packaging continues to be a promising solution for many brands in various industries. But perceptions around recyclability and concerns about improper disposal continue to be obstacles that need to be overcome.
Read MorePatient Safety Central to Material Testing and Sustainability Initiatives
While all flexible packaging protects the content it contains, sterilized flexible packaging must keep its contents free of contaminants that can potentially harm a medical patient who is often receiving lifesaving care.
Read MorePack Jam Promotes Flexible Packaging to New Generation of Leaders
Pack Jam is an annual student-run conference hosted at packaging universities nationwide.
Read MoreFPA and PMMI Develop Best Practices Guide for Transitioning Flexible Materials
The project’s main objectives were to uncover the key operational challenges and barriers to switching between flexible materials in the consumer packaged goods company production lines; and to create a best practices document as an industry guide for CPG companies, original equipment manufacturers, and materials suppliers/ converters on the most effective way to transition between flexible materials
Read MoreJBM Packaging Recognized for Hiring Program
Company Says New Certification Validates Its Commitment to Recruiting Formerly Incarcerated Workers, Other Social Initiatives
In 2015, JBM Packaging was looking for new ways to recruit workers—and that was long before the intense labor shortages of the past few years. The company, which is based in Ohio, considered several ideas, including hiring and training people who have experienced incarceration. Working with various agencies and others in the Cincinnati region, JBM […]
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