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10/18/2026

But that belt was in a beautiful box . . . We have been producing these boxes the last few years. On the surface it’s a simple project, but the complexity of producing (print and assembly) of 18 individual unique boxes each year has its challenges.

09/12/2026

Earlier today Tom took the PCAD Packaging Design class to Grafika.

09/05/2026

Congrats, Kristie A. You won the special edition print crawl poster collection!!!

09/04/2026

Print Crawl 2026 is in full swing!

09/03/2026

"This message isn’t simply about convenience; it’s that packaging has become part of the product."

No longer just a container, packaging is a communication tool, innovator, and sustainability leader, giving consumers choice in the beverage industry.

09/01/2026

See you on Friday!
Always a good time.

Weather looks great for Friday! We are so excited for another

08/31/2026

Recent Food Dive Editorial by Tom Newmaster.

"But there are questions we need to ask ourselves, such as: Did the product actually change, or is “GLP-1 Friendly” simply a marketing lure? And, if you are watching what you eat to lose weight or manage diabetes, for instance, isn’t it more important to read the fine print on the back of the package?"

Food brands are increasingly using the label on packaging, but failing to explain how it may help consumers on weight loss drugs, an expert writes.

08/28/2026

Recent article from Tom Newmaster in Packaging Digest

"Currently, 91% of all packaging waste is sent to landfills, and 8 million tons is tossed into the oceans."

Mocktails, reusables, protein, IoT, QR codes, and sustainability are all impacting beverage preferences and packaging.

08/01/2026

06/22/2026

Tom Newmaster is in Springfield this week judging, we always get lots of cool stories when he gets back to the studio.