Finally, a comprehensive book about packaging machinery.

The Packaging Machinery Handbook is the first book covering the range of packaging machinery in common use. It includes chapters on filling, capping, labeling, cartoning, inspecting and more. The chapter on packaging line design provides a framework for developing a new packaging line from initial idea to production.

More than 120 illustrations allow readers to see inside the machines and what makes them tick. A companion website at www.packmachbook.com includes links to hundreds of videos of these machines in action.

The book is designed for the newcomer who wants to learn about machinery, for the package designer who needs to understand how their package will be produced and for the seasoned professional who wants a handy reference.

What the experts are saying:

"Experience is the best teacher. But if you can't wait 10 years and don't want to learn the hard way, read John Henry's Packaging Machinery Handbook Through a fast-moving conversational writing style - from big-picture "here's why it's done" to nitty-gritty "here's how it's done" - John transfers his extensive packaging knowledge nearly as effortlessly as a Vulcan mind-meld."

Lisa McTigue Pierce, packaging journalist since 1982

"From his wealth of practical experience, John has put together a great resource for anyone who is thinking about buying a piece of packaging machinery or who is engaged in putting together a packaging operation. It will help even the most seasoned veterans avoid some common pitfalls."

Larry Luciano, President, Luciano Packaging Technology

"John Henry's Packaging Machinery Handbook will be the definitive work he day it is published. This is the book we in the field will reach for when we need insight into packaging machinery. His technical integrity gives us a book of great utility. This book is first rate and badly needed. Bravo to John Henry "

Iver Phallen, President, Oden Corporation

Machinery Matters is a collection of articles and columns that noted packaging expert John Henry wrote for Food & Beverage Packaging Magazine between 2001 and 2010. These articles are based on John's extensive field experience and problem solving know-how. They provide practical ideas for solving common packaging and packaging machine problems.