What the Future Holds for Secondary Packaging

The packaging industry has been thriving in recent years. In fact, according to research from the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI), the global packaging market reached a value of over $36.8 billion in 2016. This steady growth is expected to continue up to 42.2 billion by 2021, a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) …

Douglas Variety Packs: Paperboard & Corrugated

Today’s manufacturers are turning to variety packs to increase the value and flexibility offered to customers. Despite their advantages from a consumer perspective, creating variety packs can be challenging for producers, particularly when they want to swap between multiple variety pack sizes and types. Variety packs are becoming more prevalent in the food and beverage …

The Importance of Networking in the Packaging Industry

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of networking is: the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; specifically the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business. At Douglas Machine, we’re strong advocates of networking across every field of business. Professional networking provides a way to make valuable connections with other …