Name: Pack Expo 2026 recap: Automation, regulation & packaging evolution
Uploaded: 2026-10-27T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 5 min 26 s
Description: Automation and robotics took center stage at Pack Expo 2026 in Chicago, US, as packaging companies showcased solutions to improve production efficiency. We spoke with industry experts about the evolving EPR regulations in the US, recyclability, recycled content, on-the-go formats, and the challenges shaping packaging innovation.

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Pack Expo 2026 recap: Automation, regulation & packaging evolution

27 Oct 2026 | CNS Media

Automation and robotics took center stage at Pack Expo 2026 in Chicago, US, as packaging companies showcased solutions to improve production efficiency. We spoke with industry experts about the evolving EPR regulations in the US, recyclability, recycled content, on-the-go formats, and the challenges shaping packaging innovation.

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