Packaging
Convenience food packaging changed our lives
DuPont packaging survey results revealed at 25th DuPont Awards for packaging innovation.
PMMI gets updated
A shift in focus over the years means a shift in identity, as the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute is now PMMI—The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
Wax On – Wax Off
A Canadian Corrugated and Containerboard Association seminar offers frank discussion regarding the sticky-wicket facing the corrugated container industry and its quest for wax replacement technologies.
Changes to AutoWeigh scale an automatic winner
The table-top AutoWeigh scale from WeighPack Systems can now run in automatic or semi-automatic mode.
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Quebec SMEs continue to grow, but could invest more: report
56 per cent of firms in province experienced revenue growth of at least five per cent last year
Almost 300,000 unfilled jobs, many off them in manufacturing: CFIB
SMEs report Q1 vacancy rate steady at 2.5%, small companies struggling to fill positions.
Manufacturing sales dip slightly in March on declines in coal, oil
Down 0.3 per cent for third decline in four months, according to agency
Packaging Events Calendar
Conferences, seminars, trade shows, training and more for companies involved in the packaging industry.
EZ does it for Eagle Packaging Machinery
Go ahead and seal away with Eagle Packaging Machinery’s tape sealing solutions.
Manufacturing execs ENGAGE to break through business barriers
Manufacturing execs ENGAGE to break through business barriers
US recovery to spur growth in Quebec exports through 2014: EDC
Chief economist Peter Hall said province's exports projected to surge by eight per cent in 2013
Canada a global leader in profiting from sustainability: report
50 per cent of CEOs say sustainability-related initiatives have added to profits
India potential sweet spot for Canadian firms in ‘hot’ sectors: report
Conference Board of Canada identifies autos, machinery as "sweet spot" sectors in booming economy
N. American robotics have strongest Q1 ever
Figures from Robotic Industries Association show robotic orders continue to rise.
Small businesses get new “hot line” to regulators
Online feedback form will get answers from Ontario ministries within 15 days
Going with the FLO
FLO appoints territory sales managers to better meet customer needs in Southern and Eastern Ontario.
The Processing Zone at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 sells out
The special pavilion has grown by over 40 per cent since first being introduced in 2010.
Ontario budget underscores importance of manufacturing: CME
Lauded decision to extend accelerated depreciation for equipment program through 2015
Companies combine to create 6th largest plastic packaging company
Plastics packaging companies in Europe and North America now under one banner as global packaging leader.
Electricity rates up 2.9% on average monthly bill: OEB
Increased costs from renewable, nuclear and hydroelectric sources.



