Author Archives: Erica Hartmann

When we visited the Michigan State University School of Packaging recently, I had the opportunity to deliver a guest lecture to advanced students and future engineers about something that’s changing quickly across the industry: Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) compliance.  It used to be a best practice — something teams

How hands-on experience at PTI helps emerging engineers turn classroom learning into full-time careers in packaging innovation. At PTI, advancing packaging solutions and material science starts with its greatest asset: people. Technical education has long been part of our role in the plastics packaging industry, whether through professional training programs,

PTI’s hands-on courses connect material science to real manufacturing systems. Packaging technology evolves quickly. New materials enter the market. Faster production systems refine operations. More demanding product formulations introduce complex yet promising solutions. Not to mention, there are greater expectations for sustainability, performance and shelf life. For engineers working in