In this episode of Wrappy Hour, we sit down with Ken Forziati, Thermoforming Product Manager at Harpak-ULMA, to gather insights from his 2+ decades in the packaging world. Ken provides a comprehensive breakdown of the trends were seeing in thermoforming, sustainability, and the packaging space as a whole. Between his membership to the Society of Plastics Engineers and acute awareness of the pain points in packaging, there are some juicy insights to gather in this episode that you don't want to miss!New episodes release every Thursday - listen on our website (harpak-ulma.com) or check out our available players there! Also be sure to follow Harpak-ULMA on LinkedIn for more content and some behind-the-scenes action from the podcast!

In this episode of Wrappy Hour, we dive into the intricate world of medical packaging with Nick Kirichkow, Medical Product Manager at Harpak-ULMA. Join us as we explore the critical considerations that drive the medical packaging industry, from cost-effectiveness to compliance and innovation.New episodes release every Thursday - listen on our website (harpak-ulma.com) or check out our available players there! Also be sure to follow Harpak-ULMA on LinkedIn for more content and some behind-the-scenes action from the podcast!

In this episode we were fortunate to sit down with the one-and-only Melinda Lee, CEO and Co-founder of Parcel Health. Melinda gives her diagnosis of the prescription packaging landscape, and explains the cure (or part of it) lies in the implementation of more sustainable solutions in the space. Tune in as we analyze the mindsets and mentalities that shape the pharmaceutical industry and the drivers of change!New episodes release every Thursday - listen on our website (harpak-ulma.com) or check out our available players there! Also be sure to follow Harpak-ULMA on LinkedIn for more content and some behind-the-scenes action from the podcast!

In this episode we had the pleasure of hosting our first non-HUP guest, Justin Garski. He brings years of experience from Rockwell Automation as an OEM segment manager in the packaging world to share the similar trends and issues facing producers, consumers, and the end-users of equipment across a wide variety of industries! Tune in now to gather packaging insights you won't find anywhere else.New episodes release every Thursday - listen on our website (harpak-ulma.com) or check out our available players there! Also be sure to follow Harpak-ULMA on LinkedIn for more content and some behind-the-scenes action from the podcast!

Happy Independence Day! In this special episode, we sat down with Jay Sears (Meat Packaging Expert) and Josh Becker, who's back with more Bakery packaging insights. We discuss the Meat and Bakery market trends around this holiday, specifically the obstacles each of these markets face to meet the increase in demand by consumers. Our experts break down the unique challenges producers in their markets experience, as well as where the markets have overlapping challenges and present opportunities for collaboration. Tune in now to discover all the behind-the-scenes action it takes to fulfill consumer expectations for Independence Day!New episodes release every Thursday - listen on our website (harpak-ulma.com) or check out our available players there! Also be sure to follow Harpak-ULMA on LinkedIn for more content and some behind-the-scenes action from the podcast!

In this episode of Wrappy Hour we had the pleasure of sitting down with Spencer Thomas to discuss the engineering process for the automated aspects of packaging. We break down the approach to challenges that arise during implementation, how engineering helps producers capitalize on trends, and so much more. Listen now to see what we uncover!New episodes release every Thursday - listen on our website (harpak-ulma.com) or check out our available players there! Also be sure to follow Harpak-ULMA on LinkedIn for more content and some behind-the-scenes action from the podcast!

In this episode we welcomed Josh Becker to Wrappy Hour to talk all things Bakery and Confection. We discuss changes and trends within the industry, and how packaging plays a role in seeing these trends through. New episodes release every Thursday - listen on our website (harpak-ulma.com) or check out our available players there! Also be sure to follow Harpak-ULMA on LinkedIn for more content and some behind-the-scenes action from the podcast!

Wrappy Hour Episode 2 is here!🎙️ We explored the current trends in packaging automation  with automation guru, John Weddelton, who brings 10+ years of automation insight to the table.New episodes release every Thursday - listen on our website (harpak-ulma.com) or check out our available players there! Also be sure to follow Harpak-ULMA on LinkedIn for more content and some behind-the-scenes action from the podcast!

Welcome to Wrappy Hour! We're so excited to have you join us. Before diving into episodes, feel free to check out this introduction from our host, Andrew Cameron. He'll go over what you can expect as a listener, our schedule, and ways to get involved. We hope you'll enjoy the ride on this journey towards packaging excellence.New episodes release every Thursday - listen on our website (harpak-ulma.com) or check out our available players there! Also be sure to follow Harpak-ULMA on LinkedIn for more content and some behind-the-scenes action from the podcast!

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cliff Fitzgerald, Technical Training Manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, to discuss how powerful properly implemented training tools can be. With artificial intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) becoming smarter and more intuitive in today’s connected space, modern technical trainings can improve employees’ production efficiency and results and save manufacturers thousands in operational costs and labor.New episodes release every Thursday - listen on our website (harpak-ulma.com) or check out our available players there! Also be sure to follow Harpak-ULMA on LinkedIn for more content and some behind-the-scenes action from the podcast!