Industry Watch—November 2019

A quick look on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people as listed in the November 2019 issue of Packaging World.

Nov 1st, 2019

Companies
The Massman Companies acquired DTM Packaging and Custom Automation.
GenNx360 Capital Partners, in partnership with the management team and current owners of Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc., announced its investment in the company.
Columbia/Okura LLC announced strategic alliances with Rocketfarm AS and Universal Robots.
Hoffmann Neopac opened its first U.S. facility in Wilson, NC.
Sonoco Alloyd introduced a five-year equipment warranty that covers an expanded line of Sonoco’s sealing equipment.
Epson Robots introduced the AutomateElite Authorized System Integrator Program as part of the Epson Advantage Partner Program.
U.S. Tsubaki Conveyor Operations Division and U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC, both divisions of U.S. Tsubaki Holdings, Inc. and parent company Tsubakimoto Chain Co., opened a new facility in Portland, TN.
Tekni-Plex purchased Canada-based MMC Packaging Equipment Ltd.

People
Michael Cothran was hired as North Central Regional Sales Manager for BluePrint Automation.
Josh Eastburn was named Director of Technical Marketing for Opto 22.
Beckhoff Automation hired Wayne Schmeichel as Director of Operations and Mark Ruberg as Industry Manager.
Anthonie Zoomers was named interim CEO for Weener Plastics.
Sarah Marshall was named Director of Sustainability for Nova Chemicals.
Jerry O’Grady joined Chroma Color Corp. as Market Development Specialist—Packaging & Healthcare.
Sabri Demirel was appointed Managing Director of Romaco North America.
Clint Smith was promoted to Director of Sustainable Packaging at Pregis.
Peter Spinelli was hired as Director of Sales & Marketing for MG America.
Eduardo Rubio was appointed CEO of Smurfit Kappa North America.
Tim Howell was hired as East Cost Sales Manager for Somic America.
Ohlson Packaging hired Mike Megaro as Sales Director and Timothy Griffin as Marketing Manager.
MG America hired Janice Wortham as Regional Sales Manager for its Processing Division.

Achievements
Eastman Chemical Co. was awarded the 2019 LUXE PACK in green Award at Luxe Pack Monaco in the Responsible Initiatives category for activating the circular economy.

New Age Bebidas has launched the first PET bottle for pasteurized beer in Brazil.
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Amcor has adapted its technology to develop the first PET bottles for pasteurized beer in Brazil.
Nov 17th, 2019
The CPA has named a new president of the association.
A Changing of the Guard at CPA
Tim Koers, Immediate Past President of CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers, turns over the reins of the organization to former CPA Vice President, Mark O’Malley.
Nov 4th, 2019
Studies have shown that children, as well as adults, are naturally drawn to and prefer open, savanna-type landscapes. As package designers, we should take advantage of that.
Designing for Kids? Stick it on a Savanna!
Studies have shown that children, as well as adults, are naturally drawn to and prefer open, savanna-type landscapes. As package designers, we should take advantage of that.
Nov 3rd, 2019
Pulp-based bag for pasta includes a see-through window.
Recyclable pasta bag
Italian pasta maker Girolomoni has launched its organic Graziella Ra ancient wheat spaghetti, farfalle, and penne rigate in what is described as a fully recyclable paper stand-up bag with a window that allows consumers to clearly see the product inside.
Nov 15th, 2019
The dispenser nozzle of the Tide Eco-Box is inside the footprint of the package when shipped, and then the consumer pulls it outside of the footprint to use the detergent.
P&G’s Tide Eco-Box Does More Than Deliver a Leak-Free Package
At this year’s E-Pack Summit in Seattle, Procter & Gamble package designers explained the thinking behind its liquid Tide’s new package designed from scratch for e-commerce.
Nov 14th, 2019
Heather Deeth, Head of Buying for Lush Cosmetics, shares the company's sustainable packaging strategy with attendees at the Sustainability in Packaging Europe 2019 conference.
Lush Cosmetics Gets Naked
Lush Cosmetics uses several strategies to lower the impact of its packaging, including Naked, or packaging-free, products, as well as recycled-content and recyclable packaging, and reusable options.
Nov 14th, 2019
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PACK EXPO is Proud to Give BACK
PACK gives BACK™ raises over $30,000 for Veterans at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019
Nov 14th, 2019
Annette Lendal, Senior Research Analyst for the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, speaks on reuse at the Sustainability in Packaging Europe 2019 conference in Barcelona.
Ellen MacArthur: Reuse as an Area of Business Opportunity
In its mission to ensure plastic never becomes waste, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation presents reuse of packaging as a business opportunity that involves rethinking current models.
Nov 13th, 2019
The muted color palettes used for Arden’s snacks were chosen to reflect the originality of their new home-baked flavor combinations while appealing to a broader audience.
Color Matters
Predicting color trends and translating them to package design involves examining a range of disciplines and historical trends—as well as that unquantifiable ingredient: instinct.
Nov 13th, 2019
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Will Amazon Change the Face of Online Pharmacies?
According to the PMMI Business Intelligence White Paper “Senior-Friendly Healthcare Packaging,” Amazon’s combined purchase of ‘PillPack’ with their joint-venture ‘Haven’ could create a “potential disruption and realignment in the healthcare industry.'
Nov 13th, 2019
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An inside "listen" to the 2019 Global Food Forum
Hear the biggest takeaways from some of the biggest food multinationals at the Wall Street Journal's 2019 Global Food Forum and how these trends will impact packaging and processing.
Nov 13th, 2019
The MicrO2 blends and deaerates product upstream of Admiral’s bottle filler, reducing foaming and speeding the filling operation.
New Blender Upgrade Boosts Entire Soda Filling Operation
By adopting Bevcorp’s new MicrO2 system, Admiral Beverage simplified deaeration, optimized blending, and sped up both filling and changeovers.
Nov 11th, 2019
Domestic mid-priced and economy lager suffered a consumption decrease, resulting in explosive growth for beer from domestic producers sold in metal kegs in Latin America.
Price and Returnability Increased Focus in Latin American Beer and Carbonate Packaging
PET is still growing in the bottled water and carbonate markets, as is metal cans for beer and carbonates, but large size returnable glass bottles are also a popular beverage pack type in Latin America.
Nov 11th, 2019
Pharmaceutical companies who react quickest to the packaging needs of an aging population working and living independently beyond 65 have a unique opportunity to attract long-term brand loyalty, according to the Five Senior-Friendly Improvements to Healthcare Packaging infographic released by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
Maturing Consumers Pose Untapped Packaging Market
Pharmaceutical companies who react quickest to the packaging needs of an aging population have a unique opportunity to attract long-term brand loyalty, according to PMMI infographic and accompanying white paper.
Nov 11th, 2019
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Could OEMs Become Co-Manufacturers?
CPGs are asking machine builders for help as they seek ways to become more agile in the face of e-commerce
Nov 11th, 2019
F4 robots take the plastic blisters from the product belt and immediately group them in the correct position on the Transmodul.
Challenging cheese products packed efficiently with new robotic cartoner
Inconsistently sized blisters of sliced cheese present a challenge when it comes to placing the same number of packs in a carton. New robotic system provides the solution.
Nov 2nd, 2019
Packaging for Origin Almond’s almond juice includes an HPP-compatible 38-mm HDPE closure in the company’s signature yellow color.
Two Exceptional Brands Each Gifted with 0.5M Free Closures
A medical food for chemo/radiation patients and a low-sugar, carb, and calorie cold-pressed almond juice impress judges of Silgan Closures’ first Free Closures for a Year competition.
Nov 2nd, 2019
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Three Trends Driving the Growth of Glass Packaging for Cosmetics, Perfumes
Trends include increased consumer spending on beauty treatments, the premiumization of packaging for these markets, and the rising penetration of cosmetics and perfume in developing countries.
Nov 2nd, 2019
Mason Massey, winner of the Robert Testin Outstanding Packaging Science Senior Award, Fall 2019
Winning Awards at Clemson in 2019
From Clemson University comes news about two Fall 2019 awards. Mason Massey won the Robert Testin Outstanding Packaging Science Senior Award, while Josh Jones took home the Packaging World Outstanding Senior Award.
Nov 8th, 2019
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North American Manufacturers Head to Colombia
North American packaging and processing machinery manufacturers are poised to showcase their latest innovations at Andina Pack (Nov. 19-22, 2019, Corferias Bogotá, Colombia).
Nov 8th, 2019
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60% of people globally over the age of 50 have purchased products online
E-Com Expanding Convenience, Compliance and Customized Healthcare Packaging for Seniors
The convenience of online ordering, delivery and personalized packaging has the added benefit of increasing senior compliance with medications.
Nov 8th, 2019
The BM2030-PC Medical Tray Sealer was awarded with a PMMI Technology Excellence Award at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019.
Medical Tray Sealing: PC-Based Control Systems and New Belt Actuator Offer Precision
Push-to-start medical tray sealer from Belco Packaging Systems, Inc. minimizes material waste, maximizes package quality and improves operator safety.
Nov 6th, 2019
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PMMI Media Group’s redesigned websites offer an enhanced UX and behind-the-scenes efficiencies
PMMI Media Group launched newly designed websites for all of their business-to-business titles this year.
Nov 7th, 2019
UPS and CVS partner for first residential drone deliveries for prescription medicines.
CVS and UPS Complete Their First Prescription Drone Delivery to Customers
The Nov. 1 flights included a delivery to a patient with limited mobility. Will the service boost much-needed healthcare access for rural communities?
Nov 7th, 2019
New paper-based tortilla packaging.
Paper-based lidding for tortillas
Paulig, based in Helsinki, Finland, and owner of the Santa Maria brand, actively strives to reduce its environmental impact and has worked for some time now to develop packaging that protects product while minimizing environmental impact.
Nov 7th, 2019
At Walmart’s 2019 Packaging Innovation Summit, held Nov. 6, Walmart unveiled an updated version of its Recycling Playbook.
Walmart Updates Recycling Playbook
Innovation Summit serves as forum for the launch of Walmart’s updated Recycling Playbook, designed as a supplemental resource for companies setting recyclable packaging and recycled content goals
Nov 6th, 2019
Lawmakers have proposed radical legislation to address plastic waste that would make plastic producers responsible for collection and recycling of materials, put a moratorium on new plastic facilities, and require nationwide container deposits.
Lawmakers Propose Radical Legislation to Address Global Plastic Waste
Legislation would make plastic producers responsible for collection and recycling of materials, put a moratorium on new plastic facilities, and require nationwide container deposits.
Nov 6th, 2019
From left: Andy Lomasky, PMMI; Ben Hearn, Director of IT Operations, ProMach; Praveen Rokkam, Chief Information Officer, Delkor Systems Inc.; and Jerry Cupo, Director of Technology, All Fill Inc.
Education on Social Engineering Key to Cybersecurity
A panel of small, medium, and large OEMs swapped cybersecurity best practices today at PMMI's Annual Meeting. A common threat that might involve brand owners, phishing, was once considered just a nuisance. But it's getting more sophisticated by the day.
Nov 6th, 2019
Nancy Wilson, CEO, Morrison Container Handling Solutions, Edward Dernulc, Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, and Stephan Girard, Senior Director, Workforce Development, PMMI, acted as community involvement evangelists at the PMMI Annual Meeting today in Cincinnati.
Find Your Future Workforce Through Community Partnerships
Nancy Wilson, CEO, Morrison Container Handling Solutions, Edward Dernulc, Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, and Stephan Girard, Senior Director, Workforce Development, PMMI, acted as community involvement evangelists at the PMMI Annual Meeting.
Nov 5th, 2019
Consumer demand for carbonated beverages was flat from 2013-2018, but will see some growth into 2023.
Eastern Europe Beverage Market Growth Projections
Consumer demand for carbonated beverages was flat from 2013-2018, but will see some growth into 2023, along with continued growth of water and beer markets.
Nov 5th, 2019
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PMMI Announces Second Annual On the Rise Award Winners
Leadership Award Recognizes 12 Young Professionals to Watch in Packaging and Processing
Nov 5th, 2019
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Petal Sparkling Botanical
Petal is the only women’s brand with all botanical-based SKUs, combining rosewater and dried florals in a refreshing sparkling beverage. Cans currently feature decorated shrink label that promises a luxurious experience and gets attention on store shelf
Nov 4th, 2019