Companies

announced the creation of Hartness Conveyor Systems (HCS) LLC which will provide customers with a single source for system solutions based on proprietary technology a comprehensive product line and integration.

Paper Machinery Corp. a manufacturer of paper cup and container converting machinery acquired substantially all of the assets of Sherwood Tool a manufacturer of paper cup and converting technology.

Union Standard Equipment Co. announced the closure of its 47th St. warehouse in Chicago IL. A major public auction sale will take place on November 11-12.

Ampac Packaging LLC entered into a financial partnership agreement with Kapak.

FlexLink moved from Bethlehem to Allentown PA.

Eastman Chemical Co. will build a 350 metric ton integrated PET manufacturing facility using its new IntegRex technology at its site in Columbia NC.