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serving a single way of operating. Instead, they spoke about continually investing in people, technology, equip- ment, processes, and new ways to serve customers. “We continuously invest in our people, technology, and processes to ensure we are meeting the changing needs of our customers,” Skinner said.
“Our value comes from combining technical expertise, service, and hands-on problem solving to help customers balance performance, branding, sustainability, and cost,” said Kerry Brown, Chief Operating Officer, Curtis Packag- ing. For Jean-Christophe Duchamp, Managing Director of Autajon Packaging, the craftsmanship behind that work deserves greater recognition: “The level of craftsmanship
and technical expertise within inde- pendent converters is often under- appreciated,” he said. “Behind every packaging solution is a combination of engineering, design, and operational excellence that ensures both function- ality and visual impact.” That expertise is especially important
Jean-Christophe Duchamp
in markets such as cosmetics, premium food, and medical devices, where packaging must meet demanding perfor- mance requirements while delivering a distinctive brand experience. Close collaboration allows technical, design, and pro- duction teams to work directly with customers, evaluate options, resolve challenges, and tailor each solution to its intended application. Built To Evolve None of the leaders described independence as pre-
Those investments help converters respond to shorter lead times, supply chain pressures, sustainability priorities, and changing expectations from brands and consumers. Duchamp sees agility as a capability that companies must cultivate intentionally through customer commu- nication and continuous internal improvement. He also believes emerging technologies, including artificial intel-
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