Leading adhesives supplier Henkel has joined Nordson Corp., a leading producer of precision dispensing equipment for adhesives and other materials, in announcing they have established a global alliance on new technology development for the packaging market worldwide.
Nine of ExxonMobil’s (Houston, TX) facilities have been recognized by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program for excellent safety performance.
Elected to four-year terms on the Board of Directors at the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute are (from left) John Raterman, vice president North American sales at Nordson Corp.; Glenn Siegele, president of Omega Design Corp.; Randy Spahr, vice president of Packaging Machines Intl.; and Andrew Zucaro, president of Azco Corp.
SWF Companies (Altamonte Springs, FL) has redesigned the CE 151 high-speed, automatic case erector/bottom flap sealer. Reaching speeds to 45 cases/min, the CE 151’s standard features include a Nordson hot melt system, easy load hopper, and multiple case size capabilities.
Marconi Data Systems Inc. (Wood Dale, IL) has signed a definitive agreement with Danaher Corp. (Washington, D.C.) where Danaher will purchase Marconi Data Systems for $400 million USD.
Moen Industries recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open house and bar-b-que celebration. Greif Bros. Corp. (Delaware, OH) has struck a global supply agreement with The Dow Chemical Co.
Videojet Systems Intl., Inc. (Wood Dale, IL) has changed its name to Marconi Data Systems Inc. The name change supports the recent rebranding of Videojets parent group from GEC to Marconi plc.Power Packaging (St.
Nordson Corp. (Westlake, OH): Edward P. Campbell, CEO. He also remains president; John E. Jackson, sr vp for all U.S.-based product development, manufacturing and marketing for adhesive dispensing systems; John M.
PMMI has elected its 1998 officers: Fred C. Erler (Nordson Corp.), chairman; Robert S. Potdevin (Potdevin Machine Co.), vice chairman; Rich Kalich (Imtec, Inc.), secretary-treasurer; Barry W.
Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (Arlington, VA): Barry Shoulders of BWI Kartridg Pak (Davenport, IA), chairman of the '97 executive committee; other committee members include Fred Erler of Nordson Corp.