PTIS & INDUSTRY NEWS

The fourth issue from PTIS and Leading Futurists about navigating packaging through a (post) pandemic world is out, with our usual feature - " A voice from the future." The issue also includes a guest column from our friend and partner Ralph Blessing of Blessing...

It's definitely going to be different coming out of the current business situation. PTIS and Leading Futurists have another post in our series about navigating packaging through a (post) pandemic world. Let us know any thoughts you have. To view the special update...

PTIS and Leading Futurists have launched a quick read newsletter series about how packaging companies can think of the "new normal" that the current pandemic has brought. The issue includes: ● Moving into the “Next Normal” – and a voice from the future● Why...

PMMI has opened up the nominations for the Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame. PTIS Principal, Mike Richmond, is on the selection committee. To learn more about how to submit a nomination please click...

With all of the changes in business and packaging due to the impacts of the coronavirus, PTIS launched a special update talking about business resilience and tips for new remote workers. To view the special update newsletter, click...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) released the winners of the annual awards, which highlight innovation and sustainability. Judges included Min Degruson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Packaging, University of Wisconsin – Stout; Matt Reynolds, Editor, Packaging...

PTIS Principal, Brian Wagner was interviewed by Packaging Impressions on the power of packaging to establish brand essence through packaging design. Read the article on this fascinating topic by clicking...

PAC has launched a new Smart Packaging Sustainability Checklist - a reference document for anyone looking to consider the use of smart packaging and ask key questions regarding sustainability impacts. PTIS members played a role in helping to lead the discussion as...

PTIS is collaborating with NVC (Netherlands Packaging Centre) as they bring the Conference on HRM and Skills Development in Packaging to Boston (July 10).  Additionally, there will be a Workshop Packaging and environment across the Atlantic (July 11), highlighting...

PTIS's Todd Bukowski was interviewed as part of the Amcor Big Ideas podcast series, hosted by David Clark. The topic was the Future of Plastics 2030. The series covers a wide range of packaging and sustainability topics. To listen to the series click...

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PTIS Principal, Brian Wagner, was interviewed in Packaging Digest about the impacts from Amazon's new push for Frustration Free  Packaging (FFP), which include financial incentives for early movers in a few product categories (durable goods, consumables (paper towels,...

PTIS co-founder and Principal, Brian Wagner, will be presenting through the ISTA webinar series on the fourth dimension of packaging. The webinar is scheduled for September 12 at 1:30 pm. Brian will challenge industry again with insights and perspectives based on...

5th Annual Future of Business Education in Packaging (FBEP) Conference on Human Resource Management and skills development in packaging In July 2019 the 5th edition of the annual Conference on the Future of Business Education in Packaging (FBEP) will take place in...

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PTIS's Todd Bukowski was interviewed on the local NPR station (WEMU) about a new flexible packaging recycling initiative coming to Ann Arbor utilizing the grocery store drop-off program. To hear the interview, click...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) published a new report on sustainable packaging, A Holistic View of the Role of Flexible Packaging in a Sustainable World, which was developed by PTIS. The report provide a holistic view on the sustainability benefits that...

PTIS Principal Mike Richmond will be a judge for the PMMI Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame nominations. To learn more about hall of fame and nomination process, see the Press Release (click...

PTIS Principal Mike Richmond spoke with Packaging Strategies John Kalkowski about packaging technology enabling freshness and other food trends. To read the full article click...

PTIS Principal Brian Wagner spoke with Packaging Digest about the 4th dimension of packaging - which brings the element of digital transformation, and Internet of Things (IoT) or Internet of Packaging (IoP) where the physical and digital worlds collide.  To read the...

A recent article at Engineering.com highlighted the use of Altair's computer aided engineering (CAE) HyperWorks platform along with consumer insights and use of the PTIS' Integrated Value Chain Model to optimize package design, as well as model the manufacturing...