# Harpak-ULMA partners with Maple Leaf Foods on smart packaging pilot

Harpak-ULMA has partnered with Maple Leaf Foods to pilot smart, connected packaging solutions using augmented reality and remote monitoring technologies from Rockwell Automation and PTC. The pilot started in May 2021 and is expected to be in full production in October 2021.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2021-09-27
- Where: Canada
- Status: announced
- Products: smart packaging solutions, augmented reality software, remote performance monitoring technologies
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Rockwell Automation](https://endata.com/companies/2401.md) (partner)
- [PTC](https://endata.com/companies/3113.md) (partner)
- [Harpak-ULMA](https://endata.com/companies/9613.md) (partner)
- [Maple Leaf Foods](https://endata.com/companies/34688.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [harpak-ulma.com](https://www.harpak-ulma.com/harpak-ulma-partners-with-maple-leaf-foods-to-showcase-smart-connected-packaging-solutions/), 2021-09-27: "The objective is to evaluate the impact of the solutions on endemic industry challenges, such as labor retention, employee training, technical skills scarcity, and the health and safety risks associated with COVID-19."

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