Packaging & Automation Insights and Resources

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Peak Season Preparation: Automation Strategies to Handle Holiday and Q4 Fulfillment Spikes

Peak season fulfillment spikes expose operational bottlenecks across packaging, labeling, and sortation. Operations must build flexibility to optimize efficiency. Implementing solutions like SLAM (Scan, Label, Apply, Manifest) systems and right-sized packaging eliminates manual touches, reduces dimensional weight costs, and boosts throughput. Read how targeted automation and staff training enables fulfillment operations to handle Q4 volume surges.

August 14, 2026

What is EPR?

Learn how rising Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) state laws impact fashion ecommerce margins, and how right-sized packaging automation cuts fees.

July 23, 2026

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The Next Pharmacy Automation Challenge Is Not More Volume. It Is More Complexity.

Mail order pharmacy fulfillment is changing. The next challenge for pharmacy automation is not simply handling more prescriptions, it is handling more complex prescriptions efficiently, accurately, and at scale.

July 17, 2026

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The Cost of Standing Still: What Delaying Automation Is Really Costing Your Business

The cost of delaying automation in your business is causing more financial distress than you may think. Access the automation and packaging solutions for your operation today!

June 15, 2026

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Automation Shifts From Optional to Essential – MODEX 2026 Insights You Can’t Pass Up

Tension had the pleasure of attending the 2026 MODEX show in Atlanta this year. From April 13-16, we connected with customers, partners, and fellow industry leaders. This

April 29, 2026

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3 Ways Sustainable Packaging Helps Your Operation Reduce Waste

Sustainability in high volume packaging is no longer a tradeoff. The expectation is clear: reduce waste, lower environmental impact, and maintain the speed and precision

March 30, 2026

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MODEX 2026 fitPACK500™ Demo and Anniversary Celebration

Tension Packaging & Automation will showcase the company’s latest advances in automation and celebrate Tension Corporation’s 140th anniversary during MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, April 13-16, 2026.

March 30, 2026

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Tension Corporation Celebrates 140 Years

As we honor Tension Corporation’s 140th anniversary, discover where we started, and how our heritage continues to inspire innovation within the Packaging & Automation industry, as well as the Envelope & Print industry.

March 12, 2026

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Get It Right the First Time: How PharmaPATH Maximizes Accuracy in Pharmacy Fulfillment

Find out how PharmaPATH helps pharmacies reduce dispensing errors, ensure compliance, and deliver every order with confidence.

March 1, 2026

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Modular Automation: How to Start Small & Scale Big in Your Warehouse

Modular automation helps warehouses start small, reduce risk, and scale efficiently over time without costly system overhauls or operational disruption.

February 11, 2026

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Built to Scale: How PharmaPATH Supports Growing Pharmacies Without Growing Pains

Summary As pharmacies expand their prescription volumes, outdated systems can become a bottleneck. Without scalable pharmacy automation systems, growing operations can face fulfillment slowdowns, staffing

January 16, 2026

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Packaging and Shipping Automation: Choose a Partner, Not Just a Vendor

When you’re evaluating fulfillment automation solutions for eCommerce or pharmacy operations, it’s easy to focus on the machinery. Specs, cycle rates, integration points, and price

December 19, 2025

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