Before the Box
When an application comes in, Newville and the rest of the Design Engineering Group run tests on it or send it to a die supplier to see if there are any potential issues that could occur. At that point, Newville says the team can determine whether one of its standard machine configurations could be used, or if a new one would have to be designed.
Cory Francer is an Analyst with NAPCO Research, where he leads the team’s coverage of the dynamic and growing packaging market. Cory also is the former editor-in-chief of Packaging Impressions and is still an active contributor to its print magazines, blogs, and events. With a decade of experience as a professional journalist and editor, Cory brings an eye for storytelling to his packaging research, providing compelling insight into the industry's most pressing business issues. He is an active participant in many of the industry's associations and has played an essential role in the development of the annual Digital Packaging Summit. Cory can be reached at cfrancer@napco.com