Association News
LIQUIDS IN BAGS VERTICAL FORM FILL SEAL MACHINES BY GENERAL
CONTRACT Manufacturing + Packaging magazine is the official publication of the CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers. The association provides business development support, industry education, networking opportunities, and industry intelligence for contract packagers and contract manufacturers. This section of the magazine is dedicated to sharing how CPA members can leverage their membership to propel their business and empower operations. For more information on becoming a CPA member and to gain access to industry expertise, best practices, and support, visit: contractpackaging.org
CPA Engages the Industry
ENGAGE – The Contract Packaging and Manufacturing Experience In early March, CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers, hosted its largest networking opportunity and conference for the contract manufacturing and packaging (CM&P) industry, its customers, and suppliers. For a recap of CPA’s ENGAGE event, flip to page 10. To learn more about CPA’s ENGAGE, visit: contractpackaging.org/engage
2022 CPA Show Updates Natural Products Expo West 2022
The CPA attended Natural Products Expo West as its first trade show of 2022 in March. The CPA booth was a place for industry peers and professionals to connect with the CPA Sourcing Center, showcasing three towers’ worth of member products and materials.
PACK EXPO East 2022 Following Natural Products Expo West, the CPA attended PACK EXPO East in Philadelphia. The CPA is always very pleased with the attendance and energy from exhibitors and attendees at PACK EXPO East. At its booth, the association showcased four towers’ worth of its members’ capabilities and hosted a meet and greet reception for networking.
VFFS single tube and multi-lane models accommodate fill volumes from 1 ml to 3 gallons or 10 liters with free flowing to viscous products in pillow, 3 side seal, 4 side seal and square bottom bags. General has manufactured VFFS machines for packaging liquids in bags for over 50 years. All of General’s broad range of liquid fillers are designed and made in-house. General designs and builds applicators for caps, pumps, and other dispensing devices.
For more information, please contact:
General Packaging Equipment Co. 6048 Westview Drive • Houston, Texas 77055 P: 713-686-4331 • F: 713-683-3967 www.generalpackaging.com sales@generalpackaging.com
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CPA Educational Programs
The Contract Packaging Association is a proud partner of The Packaging School, Nulogy University, and PMMI U If you’re looking for a refresher on the foundations of packaging, The Packaging School offers just that. Composed of 12 online courses, the Professional Certificate of Packaging teaches the materials, processes, and influences shaping the advancement of the packaging industry. CPA members receive a 10% discount on the total cost of all courses. If you’re more interested in remote shop floor best practices and technology training, CPA members get complimentary access to Nulogy University, an online education platform that provides users with the training and education to understand the CM&P industries. Lastly, CPA members have the benefit of taking advantage of PMMI U’s TechEd 365 courses at the PMMI member rate. PMMI’s online technical training courses provide consistent and repeatable content that is convenient and affordable, tailored to the packaging and processing industries. To learn more about educational tools for CPA members, visit: contractpackaging.org/educational-materials
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