Viking Masek, which serves the packaging equipment needs of the food, medical and cannabis markets, broke ground on the 33,000-sq.-ft. expansion in early November 2020 with expected completion in July 2021.

Packaging automation can offer many small and artisan cannabis manufacturers an opportunity to differentiate their brands through premium packaging.

Cannabis companies don’t have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to branding and package design, says Tom Newmaster, partner at FORCEpkg. He presented strategies cannabis brands can borrow from the CPG world during Cannabis Products Exchange, held virtually July 30-31.

Newmaster is set to speak at the inaugural Cannabis Products Exchange event, which will be presented virtually July 30-31.

Viking Masek, a packaging equipment supplier serving the cannabis industry, has installed a rooftop solar array at its headquarters in Oostburg, Wisconsin.

With less than two months until its debut, the 15th annual Packaging That Sells Conference offers a dynamic lineup of branding and packaging experts.