Industrial Edge Ep. 13: Exploring Packaging Solutions with Aaron Black

In this episode of industrial edge,  Lacey Chandler and Aaron Black are at the 2024 Almond Board Conference, where they discuss factory automation and packaging solutions. From Aaron’s journey from a submariner to a packaging expert, to the impact of automation on small businesses, this episode dives deep into the future of the industry.

00:00 Introduction 
00:18 Attendance at the Conference
00:24 Brief Banter and Conference Highlights
00:47 Getting to Know Aaron Black
00:55 Aaron’s Career Journey
05:08 Challenges & Success in Packaging
06:42 Helping Businesses Grow with Automation
08:32 Addressing Automation Myths
17:23 Industry Trends and Future
13:41 Finding Aaron and PFM
17:38 Running a Turnkey Solution

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:17 Attendance at the Conference
• 0:23 Brief Banter and Conference Highlights
• 0:46 Getting to Know Aaron Black
• 0:54 Aaron’s Career Journey
• 5:07 Challenges & Success in Packaging
• 6:41 Helping Businesses Grow with Automation
• 8:31 Addressing Automation Myths
• 17:22 Industry Trends and Future
• 17:37 Running a Turnkey Solution