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| PW | Optimize Corrugated Usage for Sustainability, Cost Savings, and DIM Weight Savings | Corrugated board represents a sizable share of packaging material and freight costs—and its footprint is increasingly scrutinized under emerging EPR rules. By trimming board caliper, tightening case dimensions, and aligning carton size with parcel-carrier DIM weight brackets, brands and contract packagers can reduce fiber use, lower transportation charges, and simplify reporting on material usage, while using less material. Engineering trials at supplier labs show that even small reductions in corrugated translate to measurable savings across high-volumes. Plus, from a sustainability point of view and with EPR on the horizon, procurement, sustainability teams, and operations staff will want to weigh the trade-offs of incorporating recycled or lightweight grades against potentially compromising product protection. | Which types of corrugated packaging does your facility use? (Select all that apply) Cases Display-ready packaging trays Inserts or dividers Pallet pads or slip sheets Other: [Text entry] | Which best describes your current relationship with your corrugated material supplier(s)? Satisfied and not open to switching Satisfied but open to considering new suppliers for certain projects In the early stages of looking for a new corrugated supplier Starting a new project that may require a different corrugated supplier Open to switching when the current contract ends | 01/09/26 | |||
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| PFW | Ensuring Smooth Vertical Startup / Operational Readiness | An up-and-running line means sales, so making sure it’s ready to go from day one is essential. The first time a line begins should be a time for excitement, not fear. These are the steps and processes food and beverage manufacturers can take to make that happen. | What type of facility or product line projects are you planning? (Select all that apply) New facility construction Plant expansion Plant renovation Line additions/expansions Other: [Text entry] | What’s your biggest concern when launching a new production line or facility? (Select all that apply) Delays from unclear project scope or shifting requirements Layout or utility mismatches with equipment needs Staff not trained or ready when equipment is installed Hitting throughput targets quickly after commissioning Not concerned—we have a proven internal process | 01/23/26 | |||
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| PW | The Rise of Modular End-of-Line Systems: A Smarter Strategy for Case Packing and Palletizing | End-of-line operations are getting a modular makeover. New case packing and palletizing systems—built from standardized sub-assemblies, plug-and-play conveyors, and robot-ready frames—let CPGs and co-packers scale, rearrange, or pilot automation without any upstream equipment upheaval. Articulated arms, delta robots, and cobots add pattern flexibility in compact cells, while tool-less changeovers and scalable controls slash downtime. The result is “agile automation”: a right-sized capital path that tames SKU proliferation, labor gaps, and floor-space pinch points today, yet leaves room for tomorrow’s formats. | Which type of end-of-line systems are you most interested in exploring? (Select all that apply) Case packers Robotic or cobot palletizers Mechanical palletizers Stretch wrappers or load stabilizing systems Integrated robotic case packing and palletizing cells Pallet Conveyors | When do you anticipate having a need for new end-of-line equipment at your facility? Within the next 6 months Within the next 12 months More than 12 months from now | 02/27/26 | |||
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| Mundo | Meet the Next Generation of Cobots for Palletizing | Collaborative robots dedicated to palletizing are rapidly becoming a practical route for consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers to automate end-of-line operations and reduce ergonomic risks. This session examines the latest generation of cobot palletizing solutions, emphasizing real-world capabilities such as handling heavier payloads, AI-driven motion planning, advanced palletizing software, compact cell designs, and integrated smart-vision systems. Attendees will gain actionable guidance for evaluating and deploying these technologies to improve throughput, safety, and floor-space utilization. | What do your pallets consist of? (select all that apply) Cases Large bags or sacks Pails Shrink bundles Kegs or casks Bulk containers Mixed-SKU pallets Other: [Text entry] | When do you anticipate having a need for robots/cobots at your facility? Within the next 6 months Within the next 12 months More than 12 months from now | 03/20/26 | |||
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| PFW | Predictive and Preventive Maintenance - The Value of Including Remote Monitoring in Your Plan | The evolution of maintenance continues. The days of waiting for something to break before fixing it were replaced by prescribing times for when maintenance should happen. However, that means replacing a part that might not need to be replaced and spending money unnecessarily. Predictive and preventive maintenance have made the process even more efficient, but adding remote monitoring can make it even more effective. | What best describes your current maintenance strategy for processing or packaging equipment? Reactive maintenance — we address issues as they occur Preventive maintenance — we follow a set schedule regardless of equipment condition Predictive maintenance — we use software or sensors to predict failures before they happen A mix of strategies depending on equipment type or age | What level of remote monitoring capabilities do you currently use in your plant? None — all equipment diagnostics are performed manually on-site Basic monitoring — alerts for uptime/downtime, some manual logging Advanced monitoring — real-time equipment health dashboards, integrated with MES or CMMS Full integration — real-time monitoring with automated maintenance workflows and predictive analytics | 03/27/26 | |||
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| HCP | Balancing Sustainability & Patient Adherence in Pharma/ Med Device | This topic probes sustainable material and equipment considerations for pharmaceutical and medical-device packaging. We’ll identify the new materials emerging, gauge their effectiveness for product protection and compliance, and pinpoint machine alterations needed to run them. Consider how to weigh sustainability against patient-adherence requirements, assess material viability on existing lines, and understand how much influence sustainability truly has on current package-development choices. | Which describes your organization’s primary focus? Pharmaceuticals Biologics Medical devices or supplies Nutraceuticals Other: [Text entry] | Which of the following product packaging types does your facility use? (select all that apply) Flexible packaging Rigid containers Glass vials or ampoules Pre-filled syringes Blister packs for pills or tablets Trays or blister packs for medical devices or supplies Transport packaging Other: [Text entry] | 04/24/26 | |||
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| PW | Integrating RFID, QR, and NFC: Labeling and Coding/Marking for the Smart Packaging Revolution | As brands and retailers roll out item-level RFID, NFC, and dynamic QR codes and 2D data matrices, labeling lines are evolving from conventional print-and-apply stations into fully integrated digital encoding centers. Specific to coding and marking, the ability to print complex variable data, at speed, is increasingly important as we approach Sunrise 2027. In this eBook, we show—through real-world case histories and in-market examples—how packagers are applying serialized smart labels and marking smart codes in-line at full production throughput to meet traceability mandates, improve inventory accuracy, and enable new modes of consumer engagement. | Which types of coding, marking, and labeling equipment interest you? (select all that apply) Inkjet Coders Thermal Transfer Coders Pressure-Sensitive Label Applicators Printer/Applicators Laser Marking Roll-fed Labelers Shrink Sleeve Labelers, Neck banders, & Heat Tunnels Pre-Cut Label Applicators Stretch Sleeve Labelers Embossing/Debossing Label Dispensers Stamping Machines RFID Encoders, Applicators, & Readers Electric Article Surveillance Applicators | When do you anticipate having a need for new labeling equipment at your facility? Within the next 6 months Within the next 12 months More than 12 months from now | 05/01/26 | |||
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| PFW | The Operational Impact of the Building Envelope | Food and beverage manufacturers are consistently being asked to do more with less. But getting the most out of your operations doesn’t have to be done by maximizing the production lines alone. This ebook examines all the ways that finding efficiencies, and the inefficiencies, in a facility itself can impact operations. | Where do you see a need in your plant for facility upgrades? (Select all that apply) Fixed building infrastructure (e.g., flooring, lighting, fans) Plant operations and maintenance (e.g., industrial lubricants, washdown stations, floor cleaning) Engine room equipment (e.g., boilers, water filtering, industrial humidification) Design/build & engineering services (e.g., Architecture, wastewater treatment, system integration) | Are there any specific challenges you are facing with your current facility? (Select all that apply) Need for more space, expansion Outdated or inadequate fixed building infrastructure (e.g., structural issues, inadequate utilities) Challenges with plant operations and maintenance (e.g., difficult to maintain, costly repairs) Insufficient or inefficient engine room equipment and support systems (e.g., HVAC, power, water treatment) Poor facility design leading to operational inefficiencies (e.g., workflow, space utilization) Lack of compliance with updated regulations or building codes (e.g., safety, environmental) | 07/24/26 | |||
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| HCP | Advancements in blister packaging and the next-gen equipment that powers them | Examine what’s new in blister packaging—spotlighting sustainable materials, thinner films, and high-speed equipment that can fill, code for serialization, and run the new films. Learn from work on sustainable blister options and from machinery suppliers adopting these materials on both existing and brand-new lines. Discover how to evaluate new materials, retrofit current equipment, and leverage next-generation machines that add serialization and keep production moving. | Which describes your organization’s primary focus? Pharmaceuticals Biologics Medical devices or supplies Nutraceuticals Other: [Text entry] | When do you anticipate having a need for new blister packaging equipment at your facility? Within the next 6 months Within the next 12 months More than 12 months from now | 07/31/26 | |||
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| Mundo | Upgrading your Packaging Machine to Tackle New Bio, Mono and Paper Packaging Materials | This approach will delve into the specific technical considerations needed to upgrade or adapt the HFFS and VFFS packaging machines to process efficiently the new sustainable materials for paper packaging, monomaterial pouches, biomaterials new solutions. | Which flexible packaging type(s) are you producing currently? (Select all that apply) Bag Chub Pack Flow Wrap Pouch Stand-up Pouch Sachet Stick Pack Other: [Text Entry] | When do you anticipate upgrading your HFFS and/or VFFS machinery at your facility? Within the next 6 months Within the next 12 months More than 12 months from now | 08/28/26 | |||
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| PW | Barrier Breakthroughs: The Science Fueling the Paper Packaging Revolution | Plastic-to-paper shifts succeed or fail on barrier performance. We discuss some of today’s paper-friendly coatings and explain how they handle moisture, grease, and oxygen while maintaining recyclability, repulpability, or compostability. We will examine links between coating choice, regulatory pressures, and end-of-life realities. | Which of the following primary product packaging types does your facility currently use? (Select all that apply) Bags or Pouches Bottle or Jar Cans Clamshells or blister-style packaging Cups, Tubs, or Bowls Flow wraps Folding cartons Gabeltop Cartons Sachets or portion packs Stick Packs Trays Other: [Text entry] | What types of barrier properties are most critical for your paper-based packaging initiatives? (Select all that apply) Moisture resistance Grease/oil resistance Oxygen barrier Heat resistance All of the above | 10/30/26 | |||
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| PFW | Mechanical Conveying Systems Drive Improved Throughput and Efficiency | Machines are able to produce product faster than ever, but it doesn’t matter if the systems moving those goods can’t keep pace. What manufacturers are doing to improve production speeds and reliability to ensure production continues to flow will be explored. | What type of product(s) will you be conveying? (select all that apply) Raw product (Poultry, vegetable, etc.) Finished product (Snacks, cooked chicken, etc.) Wet application Dry application Packaged product Other: [Text entry] | When do you anticipate having a need for new conveying equipment/solutions at your facility? Within the next 6 months Within the next 12 months More than 12 months from now | 11/06/26 | |||
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