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In this episode of Wrappy Hour, we sit down with Ken Forziati, Thermoforming Product Manager at Harpak-ULMA, to gather insights from his 25 years of experience in the packaging world. Ken provides a comprehensive breakdown of the trends were seeing in thermoforming, misconceptions in sustainability, what makes technology “smart”, industry pain points, and so much more.

There’s something comforting about that first bite of a fresh croissant, donut, bagel, or bun.  Soft, warm, indulgent—just as it should be. But what you may not realize is that less than a day earlier, that same product was baked, packaged, FROZEN, shipped, and stocked. It only tastes like it was made in-house. Most consumers…

In this episode of Wrappy Hour, we sit down with Ken Forziati, Thermoforming Product Manager at Harpak-ULMA, to gather insights from his 25 years of experience in the packaging world. Ken provides a comprehensive breakdown of the trends were seeing in thermoforming, misconceptions in sustainability, what makes technology “smart”, industry pain points, and so much more.

In our PREVIOUS ARTICLE, we defined key challenges to integrating automation for bakery producers. Now the question is: “What is the right way to implement automation for highest throughput, optimized system efficiency, and best return on investment (ROI)?” The key to successful, scalable automation begins with a complete assessment of your production line – product…

In this episode we break down the insights learned from IFFA 2025 in Germany. Featuring Jay Siers, Carlo Bergonzi, and Judson Armentrout.

We’ve always been told not to feed our pets from the table. Yet, as more pet owners see their four-legged friends as family members, the line between the premium food we eat and what we feed our pets continues to blur. So how will pet food packaging adapt to this shift? This “humanization” of pets…

The global bakery and confection market hit $953.54 billion in 2024 and is set to exceed $1 trillion in 2025. North America accounts for $100.85 billion, with 5.24% projected annual growth through 2030. So why aren’t bakers and confectioners celebrating? Despite success, U.S. manufacturing faces 2.1 million unfilled jobs—53,500 in the bakery sector alone. Retirements,…

The packaging industry is changing fast. Labor shortages, rising costs, and growing demand for efficiency are forcing manufacturers to rethink operations. By 2030, the global manufacturing sector will face an 8-million-worker shortage, making automation a necessity. Meanwhile, the global packaging automation market is projected to hit $86.72 billion by 2025, signaling a major shift. For…

This episode we chat with Judson Armentrout, a seasoned retail expert who brings a fresh perspective on packaging decisions made by retailers

Cabinplant & Harpak-ULMA partner to streamline processing, cut giveaway, and boost efficiency with automated, case-ready seafood packaging: