Name: Packaging
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 25 min

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A Michigan company designs water bottles; the makers of bubble wrap share their secrets; workers conquer the challenge of packaging the world's largest crane; America's military goods and supplies are packaged.

S16 E1 | Packaging