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PMMI News
Finding Skilled Workers Remains a Major Challenge That May Worsen
OEMs that modernize equipment design and training/support models will be best positioned to help close workforce gaps plaguing CPG firms.
December 10, 2025
Workforce
Pharmaworks Appoints Mike Ferraro as Regional Sales Manager for Southeast U.S., Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic
Pharmaworks, a ProMach product brand
Ferraro set to lead sales of Pharmaworks’ blister machines, cartoners, and integrated systems to pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, medical device, and consumer goods manufacturers across the region.
December 9, 2025
Workforce
Can Manufacturers Institute Appoints Pearce Crosland as Senior Director of Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs
Can Manufacturers Institute
Crosland brings years of experience as a top lobbyist in Washington, D.C., to CMI
December 9, 2025
Bagging & Pouching
ProAmpac to Acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging from TC Transcontinental
ProAmpac
Acquisition will expand ProAmpac’s global footprint in sustainable packaging solutions and material science expertise.
December 8, 2025
Filling, Capping & Closing
Krones to Open North American Logistics Center, Expand Manufacturing
Krones, Inc.
Krones Inc. announces plans to open a 240,000‑sq‑ft Logistics Center in Franklin, Wisconsin to consolidate regional shipping and warehousing operations, support local manufacturing expansion, and enhance automated order fulfillment.
December 5, 2025
Recycling
Robopac Receives the International Green Apple Environment Award Thanks to Technoplat PW
Robopac
Robopac has been honored for its environmental achievements with Technoplat PW, a paper wrapping turntable designed for sustainable packaging.
December 3, 2025
Digital Transformation
Keychain Builds AI-Powered Private Label Operating System with $10M from Investors
Keychain
The investment—including from W23 Global, a global fund backed by Tesco, Ahold Delhaize, Woolworths Group, Empire Company Limited, and Shoprite Group—supports the launch of Keychain360, an AI operating system giving retailers full visibility and control over their supply chains, cutting product development timelines by months.
December 3, 2025
Workforce
Sean Bannon Named CEO of Ska Fabricating
Ska Fabricating
Bannon, who previously served as chief operating officer and then president of Ska Fabricating, will succeed departing CEO Steve Sherman.
December 3, 2025
Bio-based
TIPA Acquires SEALPAP: Delivering Full-Service Sustainable Packaging for a Circular Future
TIPA Compostable Packaging
Acquisition expands TIPA’s offering with both compostable and recyclable paper solutions to meet evolving EU regulations and consumer demand.
December 3, 2025
Cartoning
AFA Systems Expands U.S. Presence with New Cleveland, Ohio Facility
AFA Systems Ltd.
Expansion aims to enhance AFA Systems' customer support and provide faster access to engineering and service for Midwest manufacturing hubs.
December 2, 2025
Workforce
SOMIC Packaging Adds Two Industry Veterans to Support Customers and Sales
SOMIC Packaging, Inc.
SOMIC Packaging hires Roy Hoke to be the Southeast regional sales manager and Joshua Larson as the after-sales and service manager.
November 21, 2025
E-commerce/D2C packaging
PAC Machinery Bags and Materials Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification
PAC Machinery
PAC Machinery Bags and Materials received the certification for its Quality Management System after a thorough audit of its facility by an independent certification body.
November 21, 2025
Workforce
Duravant Announces Retirement of CEO Mike Kachmer, Names Jill Evanko Successor
Duravant
Kachmer to retire following a distinguished 43-year career, including nearly 12 years as Chairman & CEO of Duravant, and Evanko set to succeed him as chief executive officer.
November 20, 2025
Package Printing
Amcor Expands Protein Packaging Capacity in One of its Largest Investments to Date
Amcor
Amcor announces a significant expansion of its North America printing, lamination, and converting capabilities for the protein market.
November 20, 2025
Coding/marking
GS1 & Google Collaborate to Bring Trusted Medical Product Info to Smartphones
GS1 US
New capability will allow patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to access trusted medical product information using Google Lens, paving the way for wider digital access to trusted data.
November 20, 2025
Controls & Machine Components
Rockwell Automation to Build New Greenfield Manufacturing Site in Southeastern Wisconsin
Rockwell Automation Inc.
New site advances a $2 billion investment plan to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and digital capability.
November 19, 2025
Digital Transformation
Chef Robotics and ILPRA Partner to Deliver Flexible Automation for Meal Assembly and Packaging
Chef and ILPRA's solution uses AI-enabled meal assembly robotics and advanced packaging systems to handle high-mix production, improve throughput, and reduce labor demands.
November 14, 2025
Reusable/Returnable
BoxonTech Appoints New CEO
BoxonTech
As part of its continued growth journey, BoxonTech Group names Niklas Rönnäng as its chief executive officer, succeeding Anders Yllfors, who becomes chairman.
November 14, 2025
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