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The best automation projects start with the people on the floor

Ask anyone who runs a food or packaging plant what keeps them up at night, and the answer is rarely the machines. It's p...

Built Around the Customer: How BPA’s Heritage Drives What Comes Next

At BluePrint Automation’s (BPA) headquarters in the Netherlands, the first case packer we built more than 40 years ago s...

Discover What’s Possible with BPA at PACK EXPO 2026

BPA will be back in Chicago for PACK EXPO International next month, October 18–21, at McCormick Place. This year’s theme...

Silent Safety Hazards on the Manufacturing Floor

As we conclude National Safety Month, it's worth asking a simple question: Are we protecting workers from the hazards we...

Combating Mental Fatigue and Cognitive Overload on the Manufacturing Floor

In our series on workplace safety for National Safety Month, we’ve discussed how the ergonomics of a workstation can imp...

Invisible Factory Hazards that Impact Air Quality Safety

Obvious risks on the plant floor, like mechanical and electrical hazards, are often addressed first because of their hig...

When Discomfort Becomes an Injury: A Safety Ergonomics Guide

There is a big difference between a demanding shift and a dangerous one. Manufacturing jobs can be inherently physical, ...

Choosing the Right Fit between Gravity and Gantry-Style Case Packers

Secondary packaging rarely follows a standard approach. At BluePrint Automation, we’ve engineered case packing systems t...

Four Ways to Boost Efficiency for Packing Pet Food Products

With a growing focus on wellness and ingredients, pet owners are choosing high-quality nutrition and personalization to ...

Automated Solutions for Improved Shelf Appeal in the Cheese Aisle

Competition in the dairy aisle is higher than ever, creating new pressures for cheese producers. A proliferation of SKUs...

Secondary Packaging Machine Spotlight: Wraparound Case Packers

When it comes to choosing a case packing solution, the customer has more options than ever before depending on their nee...

2026 Trends in Secondary Packaging

There are many exciting things happening in 2026 for the secondary packaging industry. As a whole, the industry is seein...