Packaging of the Future (Embalagem do Futuro®), driven by Next Generation EU funding, this Portuguese project brings together 79 partners – companies, R&D laboratories and universities – to transform the Portuguese packaging sector through sustainable, digital and inclusive innovation. This initiative spans the entire value chain – from raw materials to design, engineering, manufacturing, digital systems and recycling. Aims to create market-ready, eco-efficient packaging solutions on a global scale. The project is led by VANGEST, a company that is a European reference in integrated services, managed by NERLEI Chamber of Commerce and Industry from Leiria and supported by INOVA+, a leading innovation consulting company. The project is organized into 19 sub-projects focusing on various packaging materials – cardboard, glass, plastic, wood – with an innovative emphasis on sensorization, traceability, manufacturing processes, production facilities, waste recovery, certification, and training.
EFP
EFP is a vertically integrated manufacturer specializing in engineered protective packaging, cold chain solutions, and packaging supply chain services. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, EFP operates six strategically positioned manufacturing and distribution facilities across the U.S.—including Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, and Arizona—enabling optimized service coverage from the Canadian border to the Gulf Coast and across the Western U.S.As a subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter & Co., a privately held, diversified manufacturing enterprise, EFP leverages advanced materials science, automation, and data-driven process optimization to deliver high-performance, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging solutions. Our product development and engineering teams are focused on continuous innovation in thermal insulation, molded foam products, and recyclable materials to meet the evolving demands of regulated industries including healthcare, food, appliances, and e-commerce.EFP’s mission of Protecting What Matters is what drives our commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer-centric service across every stage of the packaging lifecycle. | Founded in 1954, EFP, LLC. is a leader in protective packaging, consumer packaging, cold chain solutions, and packaging supply chain services. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, EFP has locations in Evansville, Indiana, La Vergne, Tennessee, Decatur, Alabama, Reno, Nevada, Bishopville, South Carolina, and Casa Grande, Arizona providing coverage to the west coast and mid-America from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. EFP is owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. EFP is committed to innovating current products, creating sustainable solutions, and providing services that support our corporate purpose of Protecting What Matters. | EFP, LLC. is a vertically integrated manufacturer specializing in engineered protective packaging, cold chain solutions, and packaging supply chain services. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, EFP operates seven strategically positioned manufacturing and distribution facilities across the U.S.âincluding Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, Arizona, and Nevadaâenabling optimized service coverage from the Canadian border to the Gulf Coast and across the Western U.S.As a subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter & Co., a privately held, diversified manufacturing enterprise, EFP leverages advanced materials science, automation, and data-driven process optimization to deliver high-performance, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging solutions. Our product development and engineering teams are focused on continuous innovation in thermal insulation, molded foam products, and recyclable materials to meet the evolving demands of regulated industries including healthcare, food, appliances, and e-commerce.EFPâs mission of Protecting What Matters is what drives our commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer-centric service across every stage of the packaging lifecycle. | Founded in 1954, EFP, LLC. is a leader in protective packaging, consumer packaging, cold chain solutions, and packaging supply chain services. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, EFP has locations in Evansville, Indiana; La Vergne, Tennessee; Decatur, Alabama; Bishopville, South Carolina; and Casa Grande, Arizona providing coverage to the west coast and mid-America from Canada to the Gulf of America. EFP is owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. EFP is committed to innovating current products, creating sustainable solutions, and providing services that support our corporate purpose of Protecting What Matters. | EFP is an industry leader specializing in exceptional high-volume molding, fabrication, and cold chain solutions. For 70 years, we’ve been committed to developing innovative products designed to protect what matters to thousands of companies nationwide.With 7 world-class manufacturing facilities across 6 states, and growing, our targeted distribution network ensures the exact product you ordered is delivered safely and on-time, every time. Additionally, EFP is committed to taking a 360-degree approach to sustainability. We’re evolving the materials we use, the takeback systems we create and the industry-driven partnerships we pursue to keep sustainability in our line of sight and spark industry-wide lasting change. | EFP, LLC. is a vertically integrated manufacturer specializing in engineered protective packaging, cold chain solutions, and packaging supply chain services. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, EFP operates seven strategically positioned manufacturing and distribution facilities across the U.S.—including Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, Arizona, and Nevada—enabling optimized service coverage from the Canadian border to the Gulf Coast and across the Western U.S.As a subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter & Co., a privately held, diversified manufacturing enterprise, EFP leverages advanced materials science, automation, and data-driven process optimization to deliver high-performance, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging solutions. Our product development and engineering teams are focused on continuous innovation in thermal insulation, molded foam products, and recyclable materials to meet the evolving demands of regulated industries including healthcare, food, appliances, and e-commerce.EFP’s mission of Protecting What Matters is what drives our commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer-centric service across every stage of the packaging lifecycle. | We keep facilities running all day, so facility managers don’t have to. Elite Facility Professionals, helps to keep buildings in top condition and work with facility managers on their daily needs.
EAGLE CERTIFICATION GROUP
Since 1994, EAGLE has built an excellent reputation by providing third party auditing services that are objective and value-added. Based in Dayton Ohio, US, our competent, industry-experienced auditors are well versed in helping our clients assure their quality, environmental, health and safety or food safety management systems are robust and effective. We hold thousands of active certificates, utilize over 150 competent auditors and serve over 20 countries. We are proud to see those numbers grow year after year. | Since 1994, we have built a positive reputation by providing second-party and third-party auditing services that are objective, impartial, and value-added. Our competent, industry-experienced auditors are well-versed in helping our clients ensure their quality, environmental, health and safety, or food safety management systems are robust, effective, and efficient. | Since 1994, EAGLE has built an excellent reputation by providing third party auditing services that are objective and value-added. Based in Dayton Ohio, US, our competent, industry-experienced auditors are well versed in helping clients ensure their quality, environmental, health and safety or food safety management systems are robust and effective. We hold thousands of active certificates, utilize over 150 competent auditors and serve over 20 countries. We are proud to see those numbers grow year after year. Please view our website for a complete description of our services and accreditations at www.eaglecertificationgroup.com. | Since 1994, EAGLE has built an excellent reputation by providing third party auditing services that are objective and value-added. Based in Dayton Ohio, US, our competent, industry-experienced auditors are well versed in helping our clients assure their quality, environmental, health and safety or food safety management systems are robust and effective. We hold thousands of active certificates, utilize over 150 competent auditors and serve over 20 countries. We are proud to see those numbers grow year after year.
Dubak Electrical Group
DUBAK ELECTRICAL IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN THE INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL, AUTOMATION, & TECHNOLOGY SECTORS, AND IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE INDUSTRY’S MOST SKILLED CRAFTSMANSHIP, IMPECCABLE PERFORMANCE, AND COMPETITIVE PRICING TO OUR CLIENTS ACROSS THE NATION. | Dubak Electrical Group is a high performance and quality driven Industrial Electrical, HVACR, Control and Automation Contractor.
Dean Snyder Construction
Dean Snyder Construction (DSC) is a family-and-employee-owned and operated general contractor, construction manager and design-build firm, established in 1958. We have been designing and constructing high-quality food processing plant facilities since 1986. We know that the processing, storage, and preparation of food ingredients and packaged food products require the highest standards of quality and built to meet all relevant health and safety regulations. We believe that quality begins with the planning and construction of the buildings and facilities where those processes take place, and that the best way to accomplish that is to have experts and resources that are dedicated, full-time, to the specialized needs and demands of the food industry. As a full-service, design-build firm, DSC provides food and beverage project management with one point of contact from start to finish. From R&D to commissioning, we can manage your entire process. Our team, including engineers, design professionals, and project managers, is experienced in all phases of food-related construction and engineering. We understand the demands of the food processing environment, and we pride ourselves on creating quality, innovative solutions to make each project safer and more efficient. The traits of hard work, straight talk, owner involvement, and a commitment to exceeding our client’s expectations has led to long-term customer satisfaction. Evaluating and choosing a partner for a construction project can be a challenging decision process. Whether a company is one of our many long-time and multi-project clients, or considering DSC for the first time, our goal is to make sure the decision is one they feel good about years after the project is complete. For more information about DSC, please visit www.deansnyder.com. | Dean Snyder Construction (DSC) is a family-and-employee-owned and operated general contractor, construction manager and design-build firm, established in 1958. We have been designing and constructing high-quality food processing plant facilities since 1986. We know that the processing, storage, and preparation of food ingredients and packaged food products require the highest standards of quality and built to meet all relevant health and safety regulations. We believe that quality begins with the planning and construction of the buildings and facilities where those processes take place, and that the best way to accomplish that is to have experts and resources that are dedicated, full-time, to the specialized needs and demands of the food industry.As a full-service, design-build firm, DSC provides food and beverage project management with one point of contact from start to finish. From R&D to commissioning, we can manage your entire process. Our team, including engineers, design professionals, and project managers, is experienced in all phases of food-related construction and engineering. We understand the demands of the food processing environment, and we pride ourselves on creating quality, innovative solutions to make each project safer and more efficient.The traits of hard work, straight talk, owner involvement, and a commitment to exceeding our client’s expectations has led to long-term customer satisfaction. Evaluating and choosing a partner for a construction project can be a challenging decision process. Whether a company is one of our many long-time and multi-project clients, or considering DSC for the first time, our goal is to make sure the decision is one they feel good about years after the project is complete. For more information about DSC, please visit www.deansnyder.com. | Dean Snyder Construction (DSC) is a family-and-employee-owned and operated general contractor, construction manager, and design-build firm, established in 1958. Since 1986, we have specialized in designing and constructing high-quality food processing plant facilities. We understand that the processing, storage, and preparation of food ingredients and packaged products require the highest standards of quality and must meet all relevant health and safety regulations.In addition to our deep roots in the food and beverage sector, DSC is also a trusted construction partner for a wide range of industrial and manufacturing clients. From heavy-duty production facilities to advanced packaging lines and warehousing infrastructure, we bring the same dedication to quality, safety, and efficiency to every manufacturing project we take on. We understand the operational complexity and tight timelines that manufacturers face and offer tailored, scalable solutions to help meet your goals.As a full-service, design-build firm, DSC provides comprehensive project management with one point of contact from start to finish. Whether it’s a food-grade processing plant or a general manufacturing facility, we can manage your entire process from R&D to commissioning. Our team, including engineers, design professionals, and project managers, is experienced in all phases of construction and engineering for both food and industrial environments. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions to make each project safer, more efficient, and built to last.The traits of hard work, straight talk, owner involvement, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations have led to long-term customer satisfaction. Evaluating and choosing a construction partner can be a challenging decision. Whether a company is one of our many long-term, multi-project clients or considering DSC for the first time, our goal is to ensure they feel confident in their choice — long after the project is complete.For more information about DSC, please visit www.deansnyder.com. | Dean Snyder Construction (DSC) is a family-and-employee-owned and operated general contractor, construction manager, and design-build firm, established in 1958. Since 1986, we have specialized in designing and constructing high-quality food processing plant facilities. We understand that the processing, storage, and preparation of food ingredients and packaged products require the highest standards of quality and must meet all relevant health and safety regulations.In addition to our deep roots in the food and beverage sector, DSC is also a trusted construction partner for a wide range of industrial and manufacturing clients. From heavy-duty production facilities to advanced packaging lines and warehousing infrastructure, we bring the same dedication to quality, safety, and efficiency to every manufacturing project we take on. We understand the operational complexity and tight timelines that manufacturers face and offer tailored, scalable solutions to help meet your goals.As a full-service, design-build firm, DSC provides comprehensive project management with one point of contact from start to finish. Whether it’s a food-grade processing plant or a general manufacturing facility, we can manage your entire process from R&D to commissioning. Our team, including engineers, design professionals, and project managers, is experienced in all phases of construction and engineering for both food and industrial environments. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions to make each project safer, more efficient, and built to last.The traits of hard work, straight talk, owner involvement, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations have led to long-term customer satisfaction. Evaluating and choosing a construction partner can be a challenging decision. Whether a company is one of our many long-term, multi-project clients or considering DSC for the first time, our goal is to ensure they feel confident in their choice — long after the project is complete.
Dazmii
At Dazmii, we specialize in managing the critical product and packaging data that drives innovation, accelerates speed to market, and ensures regulatory compliance. From digitization to migration, standardization to sustainability reporting—we handle the data that powers your product lifecycle, no matter the platform.What sets us apart? We’re not a software vendor—we’re a data partner. Our senior consultants bring deep industry expertise, and they’re backed by a curated team of rising professionals from top universities. This strategic delegation model allows us to deliver high-quality results at a fraction of the cost of traditional consulting or offshore data entry.Whether you’re dealing with PLM, specifications, packaging data, or EPR obligations, we make sure your data is clean, compliant, and ready for whatever’s next.
Crawford Software
Crawford Software is a trusted ERP consulting firm specializing in delivering tailored software solutions to optimize business operations. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, we help organizations streamline processes and drive growth through expert ERP implementations and support.
CPA – The Association For Contract Packagers & Manufacturers
CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers, is the premier resource for the co-man/co-pack industry and the CPG brands and retailers they serve. CPA supports our member companies and the wider industry by increasing the awareness, relevance and value of external packaging and manufacturing services in a rapidly evolving consumer economy. CPA members are dedicated to helping produce products. As an external manufacturing resource, we drive the dynamic growth of the industry and serve as a solution provider to new, emerging, store and established brands. With a deep understanding of the packaging and manufacturing process, our members excel in bringing innovative products to market efficiently and effectively. By partnering with contract packagers and manufacturers, brands can tap into specialized expertise, access state-of-the-art facilities, and benefit from scalable production capabilities. CPA members are at the forefront of driving innovation and delivering quality solutions. With their industry-specific knowledge, they help brands navigate complex regulatory requirements, optimize production processes, and ensure consistent product quality. | CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers, is the premier resource for the co-man/co-pack industry and the CPG brands and retailers they serve. CPA supports our member companies and the wider industry by increasing the awareness, relevance and value of external packaging and manufacturing services in a rapidly evolving consumer economy.CPA members are dedicated to helping produce products. As an external manufacturing resource, we drive the dynamic growth of the industry and serve as a solution provider to new, emerging, store and established brands. With a deep understanding of the packaging and manufacturing process, our members excel in bringing innovative products to market efficiently and effectively. By partnering with contract packagers and manufacturers, brands can tap into specialized expertise, access state-of-the-art facilities, and benefit from scalable production capabilities.CPA members are at the forefront of driving innovation and delivering quality solutions. With their industry-specific knowledge, they help brands navigate complex regulatory requirements, optimize production processes, and ensure consistent product quality. | Join. Participate. Grow.To serve the needs of the industry and our member companies through continuing education, market knowledge and customer relationships.The Contract Packaging Association is the national, nonprofit trade organization for the Contract Packaging industry. Formed in 1992 for contract packaging firms and those businesses related to them, CPA promotes the growth and welfare of member firms through its industry exposure and programs.CPA members are comprised of the nationâs leading contract packagers, which perform all packaging functions; from the simplest to the most complex and from the glamorous to the hazardous. Our members offer these packaging services to an extremely wide variety of consumer goods companies and these services range from manual and semi-automatic to full-speed, high performance packaging lines.CPA’s objectives include:Programs to establish strong ethical standards among contract packagers and their clientsIncrease knowledge and expertise within the contract packaging industryImprove the business reputation of firms and the professional image of individuals within the industryEncourage the effective use of contract packaging services.
Automate UK
What we do.Representing the processing and packaging machinery industry, Automate UK is committed to building awareness and supporting the promotion of automation technology. Comprising three leading trade associations (PPMA, BARA and UKIVA), we serve more than 580 full and affiliate member companies.Who are we?Believing in the power of partnership, we use various methods to drive industry progress and support the growth of our members, including:Campaigning for positive change across a variety of key industry issuesGiving practical support and grants for the reduction of the skills shortagePromoting career progression through Automate BEST (Business Education Skills and Training)Providing technical support and expertiseWe help users to make more informed technology decisions and boost productivity, with:Insight and access to trends and technologiesFocus groupsThought leadershipWorld Class exhibitionsTechnical expertiseRecognising the need to support the sales and marketing of industrial processing equipment and packaging machinery, we offer a packed program of exhibitions, events, publications and legal training. As the voice of the processing and packaging industry, we represent businesses across the UK as well as those exporting overseas. Together we’re more powerful than ever. | Automate UK is the leading association in the UK for suppliers of Processing and Packaging Machinery, Automation, Robotics and Industrial Vision. | Automate UK is the leading trade association in the UK for suppliers of Processing and Packaging Machinery, Automation, Robotics and Industrial Vision.