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We Need More Packaging Engineers Like SamWe Need More Packaging Engineers Like Sam

Need more skilled packaging engineers? Consider offering an experiential education to apprentices from local high schools to build your workforce of the future.

byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
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Sep 29, 2022
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4 Types of Innovation All Packaging Departments Should Know4 Types of Innovation All Packaging Departments Should Know
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Aug 25, 2022
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Jul 6, 2022
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byLisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor
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Significant Manufacturing Labor Issues Persist at Mid-Year
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May 23, 2022
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byJohn S. Forrester, former Managing Editor
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Smart Event Explores Hot Packaging Topics and Technologies
Smart Event Explores Hot Packaging Topics and Technologies
Feb 18, 2022
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byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
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Dec 30, 2021
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byLisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor
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Welcome Back, SouthPack
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Dec 23, 2021
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1 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
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Top Jobs for Packaging Professionals
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Dec 16, 2021
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byLisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor
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Eastern Manufacturing Event Delivers Strong Showing
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1 Min Read
bySteve Everly, Group Event Director
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Packaging Company Leverages Untapped Labor Force
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Nov 18, 2021
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3 Slides
byMarcus Sheanshang, President and CEO
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Make Connections at EastPack and CannPack East
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byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
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PackEx Toronto Conference Engages and Informs
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Oct 20, 2021
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byLisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor
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PackEx Toronto Highlights Innovation
PackEx Toronto Highlights Innovation
Oct 14, 2021
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byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
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WestPack 2021 Performs an Encore
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Aug 31, 2021
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byLisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor
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10 Ways to Attract and Retain Employees During ‘The Great Resignation’
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Aug 3, 2021
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1 Min Read
byBarb Balyeat
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Packaging Possibilities: Packaging Partnerships Form Sure-Fire Wieners
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byLisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor
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Talent Talk: Worker Shortage Could Cost Manufacturers $1 Trillion
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Jun 7, 2021
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1 Min Read
byPaul Sturgeon
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Top Packaging Experts Headline Virtual Engineering Days
Top Packaging Experts Headline Virtual Engineering Days
May 25, 2021
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byLisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor
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WestPack 2021 Attendee Registration Now Open
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May 18, 2021
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byLisa McTigue Pierce, Audrey Uchimoto
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Will You Be Ready for WestPack 2021?
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Apr 23, 2021
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byLisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor
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Wanted: Packaging Professionals to Share Knowledge
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1 Min Read
byClaire Sand
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Rebranded WestPack 2021 Reflects Its Forward Movement
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Dec 7, 2020
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1 Min Read
byHayley Haggarty, Group Event Director
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Jingle All the Way: A Playlist for Resilient Packaging Peeps
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Dec 1, 2020
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byLisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor
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What Packaging Career Advice Do You Have to Share?
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Jul 23, 2020
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byLisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor
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byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
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byLisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor
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Words of wisdom from your packaging peers: Gallery
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byLisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor
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15 fundamentals packaging pros should know
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Dec 18, 2019
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