Author Archives: Erica Hartmann

Most consumers think of packaging as just a box, a wrapper, or a bottle. But in the world of consumer packaged goods (CPG), packaging is mission-critical. It impacts shelf space, shipping costs, product integrity, and ultimately, your bottom line.  One mid-sized CPG brand learned this the hard way, or rather,

The Future of Packaging Is Rapidly Evolving. Are You Keeping Up?  In 2026, packaging design is about way more than just looking pretty on a shelf. It’s about sustainability, functionality, speed-to-market, and delivering a consumer experience that builds trust and brand loyalty, all in one smart package.  But here’s the

At Plastic Technologies Inc. (PTI), we’re not just a plastic packaging design company. We’re engineers, storytellers, and sometimes, even time travelers. In one of the most iconic scenes from Back to the Future Part II, Marty McFly gets served a sleek, futuristic bottle of Pepsi in the year 2015. The